
Will I Need a Crown After My Root Canal?
Wondering if you’ll need a crown after your root canal? Learn why most teeth need extra protection after treatment and how a crown can help keep your smile strong and healthy.
COVID-19 Information
With the COVID-19 global pandemic, Dr. Jodry has carefully equipped her office with high efficiency HEPA air purifiers in each operatory. Temperatures are taken on each patient with infrared digital sensors. Dr. Jodry’s office has UV-C ultraviolet light sterilization devices. These include UV-C wands for ultraviolet operatory sterilization and portable UV-C boxes to sterilize N-95 masks and other items.
About Kathryn Jodry, DDS
Kathryn Jodry, DDS is a cosmetic dentist with her own private practice located in Richardson, Texas. She has provided affordable, high-quality dental services to patients in the Dallas Metro Area for over 20 years. She gladly treats patients of all ages, ranging from young children to elderly patients who are well into their 90s.
After completing her undergraduate studies at Baylor Dental Hygiene School, in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Jodry went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the prestigious Baylor College of Dentistry, located in Dallas, Texas.
At her private practice, Dr. Jodry offers a full complement of dental services to patients with varying degrees of dental needs. In addition to routine cleanings and oral cancer exams, Dr. Jodry routinely provides crowns and bridges, implant restorations, periodontal treatments, root canal treatments, and tooth extractions. She understands that each patient has unique dental needs, and can cater to patients with complex dental issues. For instance, for patients with dental anxiety, she offers sedation dentistry to help ensure that they feel comfortable while they're in her care.
To augment her knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and approaches in the fields of cosmetic, sedation, and restorative dentistry, Dr. Jodry routinely attends continuing education courses. Consequently, her office is outfitted with state-of-the-art technology, including a digital X-ray machine and laser cavity detection equipment, so that she can deliver unparalleled, state-of-the-art care to her patients.
Dr. Jodry remains engaged with her local and professional communities by maintaining memberships with several professional and civic organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the Dallas County Dental Society, the Genesis Women's Shelter, Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society, and many others.
Outside of the office, Dr. Jodry enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Some of her favorite destinations include Utah, Colorado, The Hill Country, and the Mackinac Island Jazz Festival.
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