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The team at Contemporary
Endodontics provides spe-
cialized endodontic therapy
with technical excellence
and gentle, compassionate
care. From left: Drs. David
Wan, Lisa Selem, Yuliya
Salmeron, Candice Yang,
Jason Koh and James Lin.
Linking Data, Success, and Trust
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Contemporary Endodontics
hen a general dentist refers a patient for specialty
care, it involves a considerable measure of trust for
both the referring doctor and the patient. Patients
count on their dentist to help them find the best
possible treatment provider, and dentists place
their trust in the specialist to provide the care and compassion
their patient expects. A good working relationship with a
trusted endodontist can be one of the most valuable assets a
general dental practice can have.
Dr. David Wan understands the importance of earning the trust
of referring doctors and their patients with every case. His num-
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ber one goal is to provide the highest level of care for every pa-
tient who comes to him for treatment. Patients in need of urgent
care are typically accommodated the same day, even when the
referral is made late in the day or on the weekend, and emer-
gencies are seen immediately.
Being seen promptly is critical for any patient in pain, but few
patients expect an endodontic appointment to be pleasant.
Most patients associate endodontic treatment with pain, and a
visit to an endodontist often provokes anxiety and trepidation.
Every detail of the environment at Contemporary Endodontics
has been consciously designed to counter those negative expec-