Specialties
Southcoast Endodontics with four locations in Southern New England performs endodontic services including: diagnosis of oral pain, root canal therapy, non-surgical retreatment (retreatment of an older failing root canal), apicoectomy (microscopic root end surgery), dental trauma (treatment to teeth that have had a traumatic event), pulpectomy and pulpotomy (emergency treatment to relieve tooth pain), apexogenesis (preservation of the pulp tissue and maturation of the root) and apexification (closure of an immature root tip).
History
Established in 1976.
Southcoast Endodontics got its start in 1976 with the opening of a practice by our founder, Dr. Roger R. Lacoste. Dr. Lacoste received a BA from College of the Holy Cross and a DMD from the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to receive a post-graduate certificate in Endodontics from Boston University. Active in local, state and national dental associations over the course of his career, he was always at the forefront of advancement of his profession. A pioneer of new technologies, Dr. Lacoste was one of the first in the area to incorporate the use of digital radiography, operating microscopes, and microsurgical techniques in Endodontics. He served as a consultant to the development of Endodontic practice management software, and has been a lifelong learner. Although retired from practice, he frequently visits the office to check on operations and offer his expertise.
Meet the Business Owner: Mark D.
Dr. Mark Doherty is a 6th generation dentist in his family and a 2003 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He did his post-doctoral training at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Endodontics and received his specialty degree in 2005. Dr. Doherty is also the Executive Director of Commonwealth Mobile Oral Health Services, a portable dental practice created by his father in the early 1980’s. This practice provides dentistry to underserved populations who face barriers to accessing dental care.
Dr. Doherty is also the CEO and Co-Founder of D4 Practice Solutions, a dental practice management consulting firm, as well as a clinical instructor for Residents at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.
When not working, Dr. Doherty enjoys exercising, snowmobiling, dirt bike riding, jet-skiing, skiing, fishing, martial arts and spending time with his wife and three children.