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Dr. Joseph D. Chikvashvili
ADVANCED ENDODONTICS | 100 NORTHFIELD AVE. | WEST ORANGE | (973) 731-4800 | WWW.NJROOTCANALS.COM
IN 2005, DR. JOSEPH D. CHIKVASHVILI MADE A LIFELONG COMMITMENT AND
bought a 50-year old endodontics practice – the oldest in New
Jersey – from a well-known endodontist. Pledging to carry on the
good work handling “the hardest of cases,” Dr. Chikvashvili’s
sound reputation is reflected in his practice’s wide patient base,
with individuals traveling from as far as Florida, Vermont,
Pennsylvania and Upstate New York.
Dr. Chikvashvili is acutely aware of the trepidation patients
experience when faced with the prospect of undergoing root canal
therapy. “That fear is a throwback to the medieval dental practices
of long ago,” he says. “Any pain that patients experience really
stems from the need for the actual root canal treatment, not from
the procedure itself.” As one of the first in NJ to use new
revolutionary technologies, Dr. Chikvashvili credits 3-D cone beam
computed tomography for magnifying and illuminating problem
areas helping him pinpoint hidden root canals. “This technology
has helped make the therapy simpler and less likely to cause
discomfort,” explains the Director of Endodontics at Newark Beth
Israel Medical Center.
A resident of Montclair for over a decade, Dr. Chikvashvili values
a strong sense of community. He volunteers at various charitable
organizations, and participates in a program that provides free
dental services for the underserved.
After graduating from the University of Maryland, College of
Dental Surgery in Baltimore, Dr. Chikvashvili completed his
residency training at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and
worked one year in private practice. Realizing his devotion to
helping people in pain and saving teeth, he made the decision to
specialize in endodontics and pursued his graduate training at
Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine where he
received his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS).
To further broaden his scope of expertise, in 2013 he completed a
two-year course and received a certificate in dental implantation.
Dr. Chikvashvili states, “Despite our best efforts, there are
situations where a tooth can’t be saved. I want my patients to
know that I can offer them another option.”
In keeping with his philosophy to impart goodwill on his
community, Dr. Chikvashvili shares the same viewpoint in his
work, where he serves as Vice President of the New Jersey
Association of Endodontics and takes pride in his affiliation with
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. “My role in this outstanding
program is twofold as it allows me to educate and mentor new
dentists and keeps me on top of the latest advancements,” Dr.
Chikvashvili explains.
Dr. Chikvashvili and his dedicated longtime staff understand that
pain can occur at any time and make themselves available to their
patients early mornings, late at night and even weekends.
“Whatever is needed, we are here,” he added.
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