Pittsburgh Endodontics, formerly known as Just Endodontics, is the former practice of Dr. George Just and Dr. Richard Leffel. Just Endodontics opened in 1978 giving the practice over 40 years of history and rock solid reputation. When Dr. Just decided he was ready to lessen his workload, Dr. Michael Korch happened to be looking for a place he could make his professional home. The synergy between the two men was immediately identifiable, and the transfer of power made sense for everyone.
Dr. Korch is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He received his undergraduate and DMD degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and practiced as a Restorative Dentist for over 11 years in the Pittsburgh area. During that time he received his MAGD and FICOI certifications.
Moving forward, he returned to the University of Pittsburgh and completed the Endodontic Residency program. After completion of the residency program, he practiced endodontics in other parts of the city until he found his professional home, Pittsburgh Endodontics. He also holds a part-time faculty position in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Pittsburgh.
In addition to being an active member of multiple professional organizations, he recently completed his duties as President of the Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania and was elected to the ADA Council of Dental Practices. He resides in Pittsburgh with his wife Megan and their 3 children.
Dr. Just is a native of New York, New York. He received his undergraduate degree from Queens College C.U.N.Y. with a major in biology. He completed dental school at Case Western Reserve University of Dentistry and then went on to receive his Certificate in Endodontics from New York University - Peninsula Hospital Care.
Dr. Just has been practicing endodontics since 1973, published several times in multiple journals and publications, and is an active lecturer for several dental organizations. He had several different positions with the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry as an instructor and professor. He also is a veteran of the United States Air Force, and practiced dentistry on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Along with being an excellent endodontist, Dr. Just also received his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. He has a list of accolades and accomplishments that are hard to fathom. Hes the President of East Suburban Dental Society, member of the Board of Directors Delta Dental, ranked one the top dentists by Pittsburgh Magazine from 2007-2019, voted best endodontist in Monroeville by Monroeville Magazine, and has been an expert witness in several states on high profile dental related cases just to name a few.