Meet Our Endodontists
• James E. Leonard, DDS • Rolf M.W. Wuerch, DDS • Stephen W. Hansen, DMD
Rolf M.W. Wuerch, DDS
“My decision to become an endodontist was the result of my desire to help patients overcome their tooth pain and enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles. Today, I find it personally and professionally rewarding to do this for every patient I see. So I’ve made sure that I have the advanced training that referring dentists and their patients can feel confident in. This includes a two-year residency in Endodontics and one-year residency in General Dentistry. I am also proud to be board-certified by the American Board of Endodontics. I believe that dentistry should be mixed with personal attention and concern. That’s why I provide my patients with gentle, personalized care. I listen to their concerns, explain their treatment options and answer their questions. This can greatly benefit patients who have fears about seeing the dentist or who are unfamiliar with endodontic treatment.”
Board-Certified: American Board of Endodontics
Certificate in Endodontics: United States Army Endodontic Program, Rohde Dental Clinic, Fort Bragg, NC
One-Year Advanced Education in General Dentistry: Schofield Barracks Dental Clinic, Schofield Barracks, HI
DDS: Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA
Member: American Association of Endodontists, American College of Diplomates, American Dental Association, Benton Franklin Dental Society, Washington State Dental Association
Former Chief of Endodontics: Baumholder Dental Clinic, Baumholder, Germany
Researcher, Published Author & Presenter: Dr. Wuerch’s research findings have been published in the Journal of Endodontics. Dr. Wuerch has made presentations at the American Association of Endodontists’ Annual Meeting; United States Army’s Endodontic Short Course at Fort Gordon, Georgia; and West German Dental Society in Landstuhl, Germany
Honors & Awards: Dr. Wuerch is the recipient of the Bernier Dental Research Award, Loma Linda University Presidents Award, Fixed Prosthodontics Department Award and the F. Edward Herbert Army Dental Scholarship, among others.
