At Endodontic Associates, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality endodontic treatment in a caring environment. Through the use of cutting edge technology and years of experience, we will strive to treat you with honesty and integrity in an effort to make your experience with us a pleasant one. Our ultimate goal is to treat each patients individual needs with superior endodontic therapy when treatment is necessary.
Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable and stress-free dental experience when you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Dr. Looney grew up in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. He graduated from Birmingham Southern in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received a Doctor of Medical Dentistry from UAB in 1992. In 1994, he receive his Certificate of Specialty in Endodontics from UAB.
Dr. Looney joined Endodontic Associates, P.C. in 1994. He is a member of The American Dental Association, The American Association of Endodontics, The Southern Endodontic Study Group, The Alabama Dental Association, The Alabama Association of Endodontists, and The Birmingham District Dental Society.
Dr. Looney and his wife, Caroline, met while attending Birmingham Southern. They married in 1990 and they have three outstanding children. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities. Dr. Looney and his family are members of Vestavia Methodist Church.
Dr. Kimbell grew up in Mobile, Alabama and graduated from Spring Hill College in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He completed his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree in 1988 from the University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry, was accepted into their Postdoctoral Endodontic Residency, and finished the residency in 1990 with a Certificate of Specialty in Endodontics.
Dr. Kimbell has been in private practice as member of Endodontic Associates PC since 1990. When not working on patients, Dr. Kimbell enjoys spending time with his wife, Jan, and their four very busy children, Emily, Bailey, and the infamous twins, Ben and Mitchell. The Kimbells are members of All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood.
Dr. Kimbell is an active member of The American Dental Association, The American Association of Endodontics, The Southern Endodontic Study Group, The Alabama Dental Association, The Alabama Association of Endodontists, and The Birmingham District Dental Society.
Dr. Collier is a native of Ozark, Alabama. He graduated from Samford University in 1991 with a B.S. in Chemistry. He then obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry in 1995. Dr. Collier graduated with the Operative Award for excellence in operative dentistry and then completed his endodontic postgraduate degree at the University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry in 1997.
Dr. Collier is an active member of the American Association of Endodontics, the Southern Endodontic Study Group and the American Dental Association. He is involved in the Birmingham District Dental Society, the UA School of Dentistry Alumni Association. He has served as part time instructor at the University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry department of Endodontics.
Dr. Stephen Thomas is a native of Jackson, Tennessee. He attended the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa for his undergraduate studies. He then completed his four years of dental training at the University of Alabama School of Dentistry where he obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Dr. Thomas then completed a one year general practice residency at the University of Alabama Hospital. He then achieved his endodontic postgraduate degree at the University of Alabama, where he received his extensive training in endodontics.
Dr. Thomas is an active member of the American Association of Endodontics, the Southern Academy of Endodontics and the American Dental Association. He is involved in the Birmingham District Dental Society, the UAB Alumni Association and Christian Medical Ministries.
When Dr. Thomas is not working, he takes pleasure in spending time with his wife, Shannon and four children, McKenzie, Reese, Kate and Stephen, Jr. He enjoys exercising, golfing, and spending time at the lake. Dr. Thomas and his family attend the Church of the Highlands.
Dr. Matt Dean grew up in Montgomery, Alabama where he attended St. James High School. He graduated from Auburn University and then attended UAB to receive his Doctor of Dental Medicine. He then completed a Hospital Dentistry Residency at the University of Washington in Seattle prior to returning to UAB for his Certificate Specialty in Endodontics.
Dr. Dean met his wife, Kim, during dental school. They married in March 2017 and in March 2021 they welcomed their first son, Theo. When Dr. Dean is not working, he enjoys playing music and the great outdoors