Houston Dentistry Volume 2 Issue 1 2017 HOUSTON ISSUE 1 DE | Page 6

cover feature 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 W 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- 6 HOUSTON DENTISTRY | www.houstondentistrymagazine.com by Tina Cauller 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-