Dr. Jason J. Hales — AZ Endodontist

Dr. Jason J. Hales joined Superstition Springs Endodontics in June 2002. He was raised in Indiana and later moved to Utah where he finished high school and went on to college. Dr. Hales and his wife, Shondelle, were married in 1993. Shondelle is a native of Mesa, Arizona. They have five energetic children.

Education

Dr. Hales did his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University. He graduated from West Virginia University with a DDS degree in 1999. Following graduation, Dr. Hales completed and advanced education in general dentistry (AEGD) residency. He completed a MS masters degree and specialty training certificate in endodontics at West Virginia University in 2002. Dr. Hales' research has been in the area of endodontic sealers. Throughout his residencies, Dr. Hales has practiced as a general dentist in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Technology

Dr. Hales is skilled in microscopic endodontics and endodontic microsurgery and enjoys incorporating the latest in computer technology into his practice of endodontics. He routinely records his procedures using digital imaging and videography. Dr. Hales is a leader in the new technology of 3D imaging.  Superstition Springs Endodontics is one of the first endodontic practices in Arizona to incorporate the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) into the practice of endodontics.  Dr. Hales has lectured on how this new technology will change the face of endodontics. The use of this technology allows Dr. Hales to educate patients and other doctors about the highly successful endodontic procedures and techniques available today.

Dr. Hales is also the founder and author of The Endo Blog.  The endo blog is an award winning clinical blog about the practice of endodontics. It has become a strong advocate for the preservation of the natural teeth in an age of aggressive implant marketing.

Additional

Dr. Hales maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists and the Arizona State Dental Association. He enjoys watching college football, Phoenix Suns and playing basketball! Dr. Hales enjoys photography, videography and working with computers in his spare time. He also enjoys traveling with his family.