Patient Questions

Why do some dentists do extractions and root canals, while others refer patients to specialists?

Every general dentist receives a similar education in dental school. However, general dentists can choose which continuing education courses to take each year.

Some dentists learn advanced techniques for root canals, dental implants, and laser dentistry, while others focus on administration and practice management. In addition, each dentist has his or her area of expertise.

Some prefer to send root canal patients to endodontists for better care, while others enjoy root canals and have invested in the tools and training to perform them regularly.

Dr. Hagen performs many procedures in our office so that patients don't have to travel for dental work. He offers general, restorative, and prosthetic dentistry, including some procedures that are often referred, like root canals and simple extractions.