Career Opportunities at Santa Barbara Endodontics
Contact our office by phone (805-682-0055) or by email: frontdesk@sbendo.com to inquire about exciting employment opportunites and become a part of our team!
Our normal office hours are 8:30 am to 5pm with someone at the office to help you.
We are very proud to announce we moved our office and remodelled to incorporate advanced infection control measures including a central HVAC system with HEPA 13/14 filters , UV burner intake (APCO) and a peroxide generator output (REME-HALO). Our continuing commitment is to the safest delivery of the highest possible quality dental care.
Your health and safety is our utmost concern.
Our goal is to provide the highest quality endodontic health care for the community and surrounding areas of Santa Barbara. Our team will work together to provide this care in a friendly, comfortable environment where the patient is the number one priority without compromise.
Dr. Pannkuk is an active leader in the endodontic community. In addition to clinical practice he teaches, lectures, and writes on current endodontic topics. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. The office is equipped with the most modern technology and equipment available.
The doctor utilizes advanced microsurgical techniques and practices with the surgical operating microscope. Established in 1987, our practice has maintained the highest standards of health care quality and ethics.
Dr. Pannkuk is a board certified diplomate. Board Certification is a voluntary process and requires a review of the applicant’s education and successful completion of the three-part examination process:
- Written Examination: A four-hour examination that tests a broad range of knowledge in anatomy, biochemistry, pathology, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, radiology, statistics, clinical endodontics and related disciplines.
- Case History Examination: Presentation of a diverse range of complex cases from the applicant’s own practice that demonstrate exceptional knowledge, skills and expertise in the full scope of the field of endodontics.
- Oral Examination: The Candidate is required to demonstrate a high level of skill in endodontic diagnosis, evaluation, analysis, creativity, decision-making and problem solving.
Upon successful completion of all three examinations the endodontist is certified as a “Diplomate of The American Board of Endodontics.” Certification as a Diplomate signifies a unique achievement.
Dr. Pannkuk also has had advanced training in implantology with many successful cases completed and followed-up with long-term study. Our office can provide the option of dental implants when your tooth presents as split or non-restorable. Your treatment plan will be carefully considered with the coordination of your referring dentist. The surgical placement of the implant is provided with the highest level of planning and consideration of your overall dental treatment plan.
Endodontic diagnosis can frequently be aided by 3-D imaging. We are excited to have available the Carestream 9600 3D Micro CT scanner, which provides exceptional safety with extremely low radiation compared to conventional linear medical CT technologies. It also provides high resolution and the capability off finding evidence of disease that might easily be missed with conventional 2-D radiography. If required to aid in your diagnosis or treatment, we have this unique advanced technology readily available in the office. The doctors and staff will be happy to answer any of your questions regarding the safety and value of this remarkable technology. CBCT imaging can significantly aid in diagnosing endodontic disease, cracks, root resorption, previous treatment complexities, and nondental diseases that may show with scanning the jaws.