The practice of Best Endodontists was started by Dr. James Best in the mid 1950s as a practice limited to endodontics in Evanston, Illinois, prior to the American Dental Association (ADA) recognizing endodontics as a specialty. Like the majority of dental specialties, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) was organized when dentists with similar interests met at the annual Chicago Dental Society meeting. Increasing numbers of AAE members, as well as non-member dentists, were limiting their practices to endodontics and in 1964 the ADA recognized endodontics as a dental specialty. Dr Best was one of the original founding members of the American Association of Endodontists.

In 1953, Illinois became the first state to license and recognize endodontic specialists. In 1961 Harold Epstein, James Best, Harold Gerstein and Michael Heuer met and founded the Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club, which continues as one of the most prestigious endodontic study clubs in the country. Dr. Best was the former Chair of the endodontics department at Loyola University from the mid 1950s to the late 1960s and successor to Dr. Coolidge in that position.

In 1963 Dr. Bernard J. Grothaus worked with Dr. James Best as a part-time associate and then joined the practice full-time in 1964. Dr. Grothaus had maintained a general practice in Glenview, where he performed root canal treatment for local dentists; and in 1968, when Best Endodontics expanded westward. At that time Dr. Warren Avny worked as a part-time associate while he was in his postgraduate endodontic program at Loyola University dental school. In 1970 Dr. Avny became a full partner and the practice incorporated as Best, Grothaus, Avny Endodontics, Ltd.

In 1970 Dr. Gerald Heiman joined the practice part-time and then in 1971 he became a partner at which time the practice again expanded westward to include an office in Mount Prospect. At that time, the corporation changed its name for brevity to its current moniker of Best Endodontics Ltd. In the early 1990s when Dr James Best retired, the partners secured the use of his name for the corporation. Then, in 1995 as the partners neared retirement, they decided to separate Best Endodontics Ltd. into three separate practices that still bear the name of Dr. James Best today.

Today, Best Endodontics of Glenview consists ofDr. Martin Rogers, Dr. Matthew Davis, Dr. Timothy J. Rogers, and Dr. Paulina Erdle. In 2020, Best Endodontics of Winnetka was established by the doctors atBest Endodontics of Glenview.

Dr. Marty Rogers was born and raised on the northwest side of Chicago. He attended Loyola University and received his DDS degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1992. After dental school Dr. Rogers completed a GPR (general practice residency) at Illinois Masonic Hospital and was chief resident the following year. He received his certificate in endodontics in 1996 from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Rogers is currently the course director for endodontic microsurgery in the postgraduate program. He has authored several papers, and lectures frequently. His areas of interest at the University of Illinois are anesthetics and pain control, microsurgery and rotary instrumentation. Dr. Rogers has maintained fulltime private practice since 1998.

Dr. Rogers is active in organized dentistry with membership in American Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, Coolidge Endodontic Study Club, American Association of Endodontists and Illinois Association of Endodontists. Dr. Rogers is a past president of the Illinois Association of Endodontists and has served on several committees for the American Association of Endodontists, including Dental Benefits, Membership Services, and Clinical Practice. He is currently serving on the Public and Professional Affairs committee.

Dr. Matthew Davis was born in Durham, North Carolina and was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah in 1995 and continued his studies at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where he completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1999. There, he continued on to specialty training and subsequently received a Certificate in Endodontics in 2001.

He joined Best Endodontics of Glenview in 2001 and has enjoyed full-time practice in endodontics. He is a published author with clinical research focused on saving cracked teeth. He enjoys teaching and has lectured on cracked teeth and saving compromised teeth at various local dental study clubs, dental schools, Chicago Dental Societys Mid-Winter Meetings, and at the 2019 American Association of Endodontists meeting in Montreal.

Dr. Davis is a diplomate (board certified member) of the American Board of Endodontics. He also has active membership in the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, Illinois Association of Endodontists, Chicago Dental Society, and the Edgar D. Coolidge Endodontic Study Club.

Prior to pursuing higher education, Dr. Davis lived in France for two years and speaks French fluently. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, playing guitar, reading, and painting. His other interests include hiking, swimming, running, and competing in triathlons.

Dr. Tim Rogers grew up in Glenview, IL. He went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Integrative Biology and a minor in Spanish. During his college years he spent a semester studying in Barcelona, learning the culture and language. After graduation from U of I, Dr. Rogers attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he received his DDS degree. Dr. Rogers demonstrated an interest in endodontics during dental school and received the Student Achievement Award from the American Association of Endodontists and the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Award. After graduating dental school Dr. Rogers went on to obtain his Masters degree in Oral Sciences and Specialty Certificate in Endodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His Masters research involved the use of three-dimensional radiographic imaging to locate a specific canal in upper molars.

Dr. Rogers lectures regularly at local study clubs and the annual Chicago Dental Societys Midwinter Meeting. He is a current board member for the Edgar D Coolidge Endodontic Study Club, and is an active member of several other professional organizations including the American Association of Endodontists, Illinois Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Rogers is currently pursuing his board certification to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. His personal interests include running, skiing, and traveling.