Isolani Endodontics

Specialized Endodontics in Mandeville and Gulfport

Isolani Endodontics is a clinic dedicated to endodontics, the branch of dentistry that treats the inside of the tooth. Its directors, Dr. Rodney Isolani and Dr. Benjamin Bell, are specialist members of the American Association of Endodontists. The clinic serves patients at two locations: one in Mandeville, Louisiana, and one in Gulfport, Mississippi, both with the same standard of care.

Endodontic Treatments

The main service is root canal therapy, which involves removing infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth to relieve pain and save the tooth. The clinic also performs endodontic retreatments, indicated when problems persist after a previous root canal treatment, and apicoectomies, a minor surgical procedure that removes the tip of the root and seals it to resolve persistent infections or inflammation. It also treats traumatic injuries: in cases where a blow pushes a tooth back into its socket, the endodontist or dentist may reposition and stabilize it.

Sedation and Patient Comfort

The clinic offers several sedation options. In addition to nitrous oxide, conscious sedation, and oral conscious sedation, it offers IV sedation through a partnership with Prime Anesthesia Services. The stated goal is for patients to receive treatment in a comfortable and calm environment.

The Specialists

Dr. Rodney Isolani was born in Metairie, Louisiana, and graduated in Biology from East Tennessee State University. He earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where he received the Academy of General Dentistry Award. He has 30 years of experience as a dentist: he practiced general dentistry for 15 years in Johnson City, Tennessee, before returning to New Orleans to complete his endodontic residency at LSU's School of Dentistry. He is a volunteer instructor at the LSU Dental School. He belongs to the American Association of Endodontics, the American Dental Association, and the Louisiana Dental Association.

Dr. Benjamin Bell was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, and grew up in Oklahoma, Texas, and across south Louisiana, including Mandeville. He graduated in Biological Sciences, with a minor in Political Science, from Louisiana State University. He studied dentistry at the LSU School of Dentistry, where he was active in student government and a member of the C. Edmund Kells Honor Society; in his fourth year he received the International College of Dentists Leadership Award. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery, he moved to Dallas, Texas, to complete a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry. He then returned to New Orleans to complete his endodontic residency at the LSU School of Dentistry, where he earned a certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. He is board certified in endodontics and belongs to the American Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association, the Louisiana Dental Association, and the New Orleans Dental Association.

Location Teams

The staff is divided between the two offices. In Mandeville, Kylei works as practice manager, with more than twenty years in the dental field and with the clinic since it opened in 2012; dental assistants Kristin, with more than fifteen years of experience and on the team since 2013, and Jessica, who joined in 2021 and has more than ten years as an assistant; and Emily, receptionist, coming from the education field. In Gulfport, dental assistant Ute works, having joined the office in 2018.

First Visit and Administrative Management

The clinic's website includes informational sections on what to expect on the first visit, appointment scheduling, financial policy, insurance, endodontic FAQs, technology, and instructions, as well as financial forms and an accessibility statement.

Locations and Offices

Mandeville Office: Phone: (985) 893-0715

Gulfport Office: Phone: (228) 265-7873