Dr. John West

John West, DDS, MSD

Dr. West is a clinical visionary, inventor, author, teacher, and an advocate for any dentist that wants to experience the successful possibilities of endodontics in his or her practice. As the founder and director of the Center for Endodontics, British-born Dr. John West is recognized as one of world’s premier educators in clinical and interdisciplinary endodontics. Dr. John West received his DDS from the University of Washington in 1971 where he is an Affiliate Associate Professor. He then earned his MSD in endodontics at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 1975 where he is a clinical instructor and has been awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award. Dr. West has presented unrivaled endodontic continuing education in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia while maintaining a private practice in Tacoma, Washington.

Dr. West co-authored Obturation of the Radicular Space with Dr. John Ingle in Ingle’s 1994 and 2002 editions of Endodontics and was senior author of Cleaning and Shaping the Root Canal System in Cohen and Burns 1994 and 1998 Pathways of the Pulp. He has authored Endodontic Predictability in Dr. Michael Cohen’s 2008 Quintessence text Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning: Principles, Design, Implementation, and Michael Cohen’s 2010 Quintessence text, Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning Volume II: Comprehensive Case Studies and is lead author of Esthetic Management of Endodontically Treated Teeth in Dr. Ronald Goldstein’s 2015 third edition of Esthetics in Dentistry. Dr. West’s memberships include: 2009 president and fellow of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and2010 president of the Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry, the Northwest Network for Dental Excellence, and the International College of Dentists. He is a 2010 consultant for the ADA’s prestigious ADA Board of Trustees and is a consultant to the ADA Council on Dental Practice. Dr. West further serves on the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s Boston University Alumni Board. He is a Thought Leader for Carestream Digital Dental Systems and serves on the editorial advisory boards for: The Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, The Journal of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry and he is an associate editor for Endodontic Practice/US.  

Away from the clinic and speakers circuit, Dr. West enjoys traveling and spending time on the water with his family.

Olga, Dental Assistant at the Center for Endodontics

Olga

I’m Olga and have the pleasure of being the Dental Hygienist for Dr. John West. I was a dental assistant for over ten years before obtaining the Dental Hygiene degree from Pierce College in Lakewood, WA in 2014. My role at The Center for Endodontics is to help in the examination and dental anesthesia for endodontic procedures. My favorite things are family, friends, and playing outdoors. Fun Facts about me include: first car was a Ford Escort, favorite sport is baseball, first concert was Elton John, and my dream vacation is going to Ireland. In case anyone is wondering, my favorite treat is dark chocolate. Wink …Wink…

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Erika, Staff at the Center for Endodontics

Erika

I am Erika, a Registered Dental Assistant with Dr. John West‘s Team. As a team member I assist chairside with Dr. West , run diagnostic tests, take films and clinical pictures and explain treatment options. Away from the office I am a full time Mommy to three boys, my toddler and two dogs. My family enjoys music in our spare time and currently my play list is varied and has AC/DC, Wicked the Musical, George Straight and “T-Swift” or Taylor, as you may know her. When I am not rocking out to 80’s rock and bubblegum pop I am outside riding quads, horses, camping and just enjoying family time. I look forward to meeting and treating your tooth soon.

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