North Pointe Endodontics

Specialized Endodontics in Oklahoma City

North Pointe Endodontics is a clinic dedicated exclusively to endodontics, located in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma). Its team is led by Dr. Kim Wilkinson and Dr. Jared Schellenberg, both endodontic specialists, and includes support staff with experience in this field. The practice presents itself as a professional care center that combines clinical rigor with an environment designed for patient comfort.

Endodontic Treatments and Procedures

The clinic offers a catalog of procedures focused on preserving the natural tooth:

• Root canal: removes infected pulp from the chambers and canals of a diseased tooth, with the goal of relieving pain, preventing infections, and saving the tooth.
• Endodontic retreatment: indicated when a tooth fails to heal or pain persists after a previous treatment; it aims to promote healing and eliminate bothersome symptoms.
• Apicoectomy: a surgical procedure included among the clinic's services.
• Cracked teeth: evaluation and treatment of dental cracks.
• Traumatic injuries: care for traumatic dental injuries.
• Emergencies: immediate care to relieve pain and, when possible, save the tooth, available for all ages.

The site also mentions regenerative procedures and treatment planning options within its referring dentist resources.

Specialist Profiles

Dr. Jared Schellenberg attended Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He completed his dental studies at The Ohio State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. As a student, he was one of 18 selected nationally to receive the ADA Foundation scholarship and received the American Association of Endodontists student achievement award. He completed his postgraduate training in Endodontics at the same university, with a Master of Science whose thesis focused on dental anesthesia and pain control.

Dr. Kim L. Wilkinson graduated in Zoology from Brigham Young University and earned his dental degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1997. That same year he was commissioned as an officer in the Air Force Dental Corps. He completed an intensive Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, completed in 1998. From 1998 to 2002 he served as a general dentist at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, where he was distinguished as Officer of the Year of the 3rd Dental Squadron and Junior Dental Officer of the Year of the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). In 2002 he was assigned to Rhein-Main Air Base in Germany, where he served as Chief of Dental Services.

Technology and Clinical Approach

The clinic uses small-volume cone-beam CT technology, which provides high-precision three-dimensional radiographic images for diagnosis and treatment planning. The care approach combines relief of immediate symptoms with a search for underlying causes, with the goal of restoring the patient's health and quality of life. Patient education and involvement in the care plan are presented as a central axis of the process.

Patient Care and Accessibility

The practice emphasizes respecting scheduled appointment times and offers appointment reminders, as well as quick response to calls and requests. In situations of pain or urgency, the center indicates that every attempt is made to see the patient the same day. The first visit consists of a consultation in which the diagnosis and treatment options are explained; in most cases treatment can be performed the same day, although a complex medical history or an extensive plan may require a second appointment. Patients are asked to bring their referral slip and X-rays if they have them, a list of current medications, and completed medical or dental insurance forms. Patients under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The clinic also offers financing and handles insurance.

Resources for Referring Dentists

North Pointe Endodontics maintains a specific section for professionals who refer patients, with materials on endodontic case assessment, treatment planning options, and regenerative procedures, as well as links of interest.

Location and Contact

13851 Quail Pointe Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73134 · Phone: 405-242-2083 · Email: info@npendo.com · Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8am–4pm / Fri: 8am–3pm