Carson Endodontics

Carson Endodontics – Root Canal Specialists is an endodontic practice located in Harbour View Suffolk, Virginia. Our practice is owned and operated by Dr. Katherine Carson, D.D.S., M.S., and she is joined by her associate, Dr. Patrick J. Petley, D.M.D. They specialize in root canals, endodontic retreatment, microsurgery, traumatic dental injuries, and regenerative endodontics.

As endodontists in Suffolk, Virginia, they focus on saving teeth by concentrating on the interior of the tooth called the root. If you have a toothache and your dentist recommends an endodontic specialist, our endodontists have the advanced education, training, and experience to treat your toothache. They use state-of-the-art endodontic equipment to diagnose your tooth pain and perform root canal treatment. Root canal treatment helps you keep your natural teeth.

Carson Endodontics is conveniently located in Harbour View Suffolk where the Monitor-Merrimack bridge-tunnel connects to the cities of Hampton and Newport News, VA. If you’re looking for an endodontist near you, call Carson Endodontics today at (757) 942-8737.

About Dr. Kathie Carson, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Carson is the founder and owner of Carson Endodontics. She is a 1996 graduate of West Virginia University’s School of Dentistry where she stayed to complete her general practice residency. In 1997, Dr. Carson joined the United States Navy working as a dentist. In 2004 while in the Navy, she completed her Endodontic training at the Naval Postgraduate Dental School and continued her work as a US Navy Endodontist until leaving for private practice. Dr. Carson worked for 11 years as an associate for an endodontic practice in Virginia Beach until opening her own practice in Suffolk Virginia. She has been a resident of Suffolk for many years, and she supports the local community.

Dr. Carson became an endodontist because she has always had an interest in biology and pain management. Bacterial infection inside the tooth is one of the most common reasons for tooth pain. As an endodontist, she helps people in pain find relief while helping save their natural tooth.

About Dr. Patrick J. Petley, D.M.D.

Dr. Petley is a 1984 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduation Dr. Petley started a general dentistry practice in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. After years providing comprehensive, family dental care in a successful private dental practice, Dr. Petley expanded his education and training at West Virginia University, School of Dentistry, for an Endodontic dental specialty residency. He earned his endodontic certification in 2012.

Dr. Petley has a passion for endodontics and empathy for patients needing endodontic therapy. During his residency, he was recognized in his endodontic residency for his research project, demonstrating the use of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as a pulp capping and vital pulp therapy for children. Dr. Petley was appointed Chief Resident his second year and received a James A. Griffin Scholarship for academic achievement.