West, John

Dr. John West is recognized as one the premier endodontic clinicians and educators in the world today. British born; he is the founder of the Center for Endodontics.

John West received his Dental degree from the University of Washington where he is an Affiliate Professor of Endodontics. He earned his Master’s in endodontics at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine where he was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award and trained under the revered Professor Herbert Schilder, the father of modern clinical endodontics.

John is a global endodontic leader. He is a clinical visionary, author, educator, endodontic inventor, and a teacher. John’s inventions have changed the endodontic game by influencing the techniques and technology that result in a greater success predictability. He continues his pioneering pace and reports that, “I am just getting started.” John and his two sons, Jason and Jordan, have fostered a remarkable Patient/Referring Doctor centered endodontic reputation and a legacy in the leadership of delivering unmatched endodontic technical results and compassionate patient support and advocacy.

John married his high school sweetheart, Chris. In addition to their two boys, they have daughter Kelly who is a pediatric oncology nurse in the San Francisco Bay area. John plays as hard as he “works.” He and Chris enjoy boating, golfing, staying fit, their three children and six grandchildren. He feels deeply blessed.