Dr. Johnathan Peter Velardi, a Northern New Jersey native, received his dental degree from Howard University College of Dentistry in 2012. Dr. Velardi was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and served as a dentist. During his service with the Air Force, he completed a one-year advanced education general dentistry residency at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California. Dr. Velardi served for three years in the United States Air Force and subsequently served for two years in the Air National Guard.

Following his active duty military service, he practiced as a general dentist in Northern New Jersey before starting an endodontic residency at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore. While at the University of Maryland, Dr. Velardi, was named Chief Resident and was awarded the Sherril Ann Siegel Memorial Endodontic Research Fellowship for his research in advanced irrigation methods. Dr. Velardi lives in Red Bank with his wife, Robin, and two children.

Dr. Gutentag received his B.A. degree as a biology major from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. He received his dental training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, receiving his D.M.D. in 1966. He went on to New York University/French & Polyclinic Hospital to complete his training in the specialty of endodontics in 1973 and then began his private practice of endodontics in Red Bank, N.J.

From 1985 through the present, Dr. Gutentag has been a consultant to the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry. He has been the Chief Attending of the Monmouth Medical Center 's Endodontic Section and has served on the Dental Advisory Board from 1984 through the present. He was awarded 'Teacher of the Year' by the residents for 2006-2007. He served as president and in every office of the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society as well as Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. He belongs to the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, and the New Jersey Dental Association. He has been a member and endodontic consultant to the Seattle Study Club, Jersey Coast Forum, from 1997 through the present.

Dr. Gutentag is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, and a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He was named as one of the Top Endodontists by New Jersey Monthly Magazine in 2002, 2009 and 2010.

Maintaining an involvement in numerous charitable endeavors, Dr. Gutentag served as Organizer and Examiner of Dental Screenings for underprivileged children K-8 in association with the Horizon Program at Rumson Country Day School from 1995 to 2008. He has participated in the Donated Dental Services program since 2000.

Dr. Gutentag served as a captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. He is a published author with articles that have appeared in dental journals and also holds a patent on an endodontic device. He also previously served as a consultant to Moller Microsurgical and Block Drug Corporation.

Dr. Gelband attended Boston University where he received a B.A. in biology in 1973. He then attended Georgetown University School of Dentistry, graduating Cum Laude in 1977 with a D.D.S. degree. He graduated in the top 10% of his dental school class and was selected as a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society.

Continuing his education, Dr. Gelband attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. There he received his postdoctoral certificate in endodontics in 1979. He has been in private practice limited to endodontics in Red Bank, New Jersey, since 1980.

In keeping with his philosophy of service, Dr. Gelband has participated and treated patients in the Donated Dental Services Program and the Give Back A Smile Organization. He is presently an attending at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey, where he teaches clinical endodontics to the general practice dental residents.

Dr. Gelband attends numerous continuing education programs to enable him to offer his patients the most current endodontic techniques and treatment. He provides expertise and gentle care for every patient.

The thought of a root canal may make you fearful or uneasy if you arent familiar with the procedure. There are common misconceptions that endodontic treatments such as root canals, cause pain and/or illness and should be avoided at all costs. The exact opposite is true. The pain, inconvenience and cost of avoiding endodontic treatment in favor of tooth extraction or a wait-and-see approach can be easily avoided. The longer you postpone treatment the more you risk the chance to save your tooth. Take the time to read the information on our website to find out what endodontists do to save teeth with minimal time and discomfort. Then address any remaining concerns or questions with your dentist or endodontist.

Decades ago that may have been the case, but with modern technology and anesthetics you wont experience any more pain than if you went to have a cavity filled. The pain from a severe toothache, often caused by damaged tissues in the tooth, can be easily remedied when an endodontist removes the damaged tissue through root canal treatment. In addition, endodontists are experts in pain management, and most cases can be treated quickly and comfortably.

Information you may find on the Internet or elsewhere, claiming that if you receive a root canal treatment youre more likely to become ill or contract a disease in the future simply isnt true. This false claim was based on long-debunked and poorly designed research conducted nearly a century ago, long before modern medicine understood the causes of many diseases. There is no valid, scientific evidence linking root canal treatment to disease elsewhere in the body.

Saving your natural teeth, if possible, is always the best option. Nothing artificial can replace the look or function of a natural tooth so its important to always consider root canal treatment as an option. Endodontic treatment has a high success rate and many root canal-treated teeth last a lifetime. Replacing an extracted tooth with a bridge or implant requires more time in treatment and may result in further procedures to neighboring teeth and supporting tissue.