At Endodontics of Buckhead, we have the same simple goal for every patient we treat: get them out of pain and make sure they leave our endodontic office with a strong, healthy, and confident smile. Dr. Mark Barr is one of a very small group of dentists whore able to provide both specialized endodontic care (root canals) and complete dental implant services to help our patients save damaged and decayed teeth and permanently replace those that have been lost.
Dr. Mark Barr has over 20 years of experience as a certified endodontist, which means he completed years of additional training after graduating from dental school in order to provide an array of specialized services designed to relieve the most persistent dental pain. To this day, he still takes hours of continuing education every year in the field of endodontics and implant dentistry, ensuring our patients only receive the most up-to-date care possible.
Dental technology is constantly changing and evolving, and one of the greatest breakthroughs in the past few years has been GentleWave technology. It has completely changed the way Dr. Barr performs root canals. Instead of having to use small files to slowly clean out the inside of a tooth, GentleWave actually creates a vacuum inside a tooth using fluid dynamics. The end result is that more infected tissue is removed in less time while the tooth itself is better preserved.
Have you been dealing with an aching tooth for a while now? In order to get you out of pain, Dr. Barr first needs to understand what is causing it, and to find out, hell use some of the latest technologies available today. Intraoral cameras help him see your teeth close up and in high-resolution, digital X-rays will enable him to spot issues hidden from the naked eye, and surgical microscopes will ensure that nothing gets past him during treatment.
Patient comfort is at the forefront of absolutely everything we do, and right below that, our goal is to preserve as much of a patients natural smile as possible. In order to accomplish both, Dr. Barr has developed his own minimally-invasive approach that enables him to deliver the best possible results with the least amount of dental work. Thanks to his gentle touch, hes able to give patients exactly what they need dental-wise while also keeping them comfortable the entire time.
Its normal for patients to feel nervous about undergoing a root canal or getting dental implant surgery. Our kind and understanding team does everything it can to help patients feel at ease in our endodontic office, and for those who need a little more help to feel relaxed, were happy to offer multiple kinds of sedation. We can use sedation to effectively protect a patient from discomfort and calm their anxious thoughts at the same time, ensuring a pleasant experience from check-in to checkout.
Dr. Barr has been serving patients and rescuing teeth through specialty endodontic care for well over 30 years. He prides himself on embodying determination and always doing the right thing when it comes to his patients and the care they need, so rest assured that you are in very good hands here at Endodontics of Buckhead.
Originally from Toledo, Dr. Barr completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at the University of Toledo and then his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. He then went into private practice for three years before serving in the US Navy Dental Corps from 1989 to 1992, acquiring the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After his time in the service, Dr. Barr went on to complete his Certificate in Endodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry in 1994.
Dr. Barr is proud to currently hold Mastership status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, which involves the completion of eighty or more implant cases and at least 150 hours of continuing education in dental implants. He is also an Associate Instructor in the General Practice Residency Program at Augusta Dental University.
Being able to alleviate human pain and infection in a comfortable manner for patients in need is very important and fulfilling for Dr. Barr. He also enjoys utilizing the latest and greatest technological breakthroughs in endodontic care for the sake of his patients. He is currently providing treatment with the state-of-the-art Sonendo GentleWave System. There are only three of these devices being used throughout dental offices in the greater Atlanta area!
Dr. Barr has a 22 year old son who is currently working as a commercial pilot and F.A.A. flight instructor. When he isnt busy at work, he enjoys doing anything outdoors, practicing as a firearms marksman, boating, and traveling. He also regularly serves as a clinical instructor in implant surgery in Guadalajara.
Dr.AvniMarugrew up in Owensboro, Kentucky. She completed a rigorous combined 6-year undergrad and dental program at Case Western Reserve University where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine. After graduation, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at University Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Following her AEGD, she worked in private practice for a year before starting her two-year endodontic specialty training. Dr. Maru obtained her Certificate in Endodontics and Masters Degree in Dentistry with a Minor in Oral Pathology from Indiana University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Maru has completed training in complex endodontic procedures using modern equipment and techniques such as surgical operating microscope, microsurgical instruments, digital 3D CBCT imaging. Dr. Maru strives to provide the best dentistry delivered painlessly.