Endodontic Associates, LLC

Specialized Endodontics in Slidell and Gulfport

Endodontic Associates, LLC is a clinic dedicated to endodontics, the branch of dentistry focused on the inside of the tooth. It serves patients at two locations: one in Slidell, Louisiana, and one in Gulfport, Mississippi. Its specialists are members of the American Association of Endodontists, and the team presents itself as specialized in this particular field.

The clinic defines itself by combining clinical rigor with an environment designed to reduce patient anxiety, and it places the preservation of the natural tooth at the core of its practice.

Endodontic Treatments and Services

The service catalog covers the standard procedures of the specialty:

• Root canal treatment to remove infected pulp from the tooth's chambers and canals.
• Retreatment of previously treated canals.
• Treatment of dental trauma.
• Cracked teeth.
• Apicoectomy.
• Regenerative procedures.
• Endodontic emergency care, including severe infections, damaged teeth, and inflamed or infected bone tissue beneath the gums.

The clinic also offers endodontic case assessment and treatment planning options, and accepts referrals from other dentists.

GentleWave: Featured Technology

The Slidell location presents itself as the first authorized GentleWave provider in Louisiana. This is a system the clinic describes as a minimally invasive, single-visit, and virtually painless procedure. GentleWave technology is also part of Dr. Hannah Battle's approach, who lists it among her methods of working.

In addition, the practice uses small-volume cone-beam CT, which provides 3D radiographic imaging for diagnosis and planning.

The Specialists

The medical team is led by Dr. Scott E. Bonson and Dr. Hannah Battle.

Dr. Scott E. Bonson was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Slidell in 1973. He graduated from Slidell High School and studied at Louisiana Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science. He then attended LSU School of Dentistry, graduating in 1999, and continued with postgraduate training in endodontics and a master's degree in Oral Biology. He practiced in Denver before joining Endodontic Associates in 2003. He is a part-time clinical instructor in endodontics at LSU School of Dentistry.

Dr. Hannah Battle is a board-eligible endodontist serving in Slidell and Gulfport. She is described as having a gentle, detail-oriented approach aimed at preserving the natural tooth through minimally invasive, evidence-based techniques. She earned her DDS and Endodontics certificate from Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, where she received the Achievement Award in Endodontics and published research presented at the 2025 American Association of Endodontists Annual Meeting. She also holds a degree in kinesiology from LSU.

Financing and Insurance

The clinic works with patients to maximize insurance reimbursement for covered procedures. It accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover, and offers a financing option through Care Credit. Its presentation emphasizes providing treatment at the most reasonable cost possible.

Two Locations and Emergency Care

Endodontic Associates operates two offices, one in Slidell, Louisiana, and one in Gulfport, Mississippi, allowing it to serve patients from both areas of the Gulf. The clinic states that it treats emergencies for all ages and can accept same-day patients in cases of acute pain. It also publishes pre-operative and post-operative instructions, patient forms, and educational resources on endodontic conditions and treatments.

Locations and Offices

Slidell Office: 190 Cross Gates Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461 · Phone: (985) 649-4881

Gulfport Office: 460 Security Sq, Gulfport, MS 39507 · Phone: (228) 265-7061