General Information

Dr. Edward Rose was born and raised in Belleville, IL.  He attended the University of Notre Dame and received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Preprofessional Studies and Anthropology.  After careful consideration he decided to follow in the footsteps of his great-grandfather and grandfather who were dentists in Dupo, IL and Clayton, MO.  He graduated cum laude in 2003 from Southern Illinois University-School of Dental Medicine.  During this time he found that the science and practice of endodontics appealed to him and decided to specialize in that field of dentistry.  He attended Saint Louis University's Center for Advanced Dental Education and completed his residency with a Master's of Science (Research) and earned his certificate in Endodontics. 

Upon graduating, he moved to Chicago, IL and joined a multi-specialty practice where he practiced for two years.  During this time he felt a desire to begin his own state of the art practice and returned to the southern Illinois area to accomplish that goal. Rose Endodontics was opened in March of 2008.

He is currently the President of the Illinois Association of Endodontics and is the Vice President of the Madison District Dental Society. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontics and is a founding member of the International Academy of Endodontics.

Outside of the office, Dr. Rose enjoys spending time with his wife and twin children. He also competes in endurance running and triathlons, and completed an Ironman in 2009. 

The general term "root canal" can cause unease in many people and there is a general bad association with the term.  It is our goal, though, that the process will be as comfortable as any other dental treatment that you have had performed before.

All visits begin with a comprehensive exam including radiographs and clinical exam.  After performing this Dr. Rose will be able to accurately discuss with you the treatment options to repair the damage to your tooth.

The majority of cases can be comfortably performed with local anesthetic, similar to having a filling performed by your dentist.  Treatment times vary depending on the complexity of the case and occasionally can require another visit to adequately complete the procedure.  After completion a temporary filling will be placed in the tooth and you will return to your dentist for a permanent filling and a crown.  Dr. Rose will discuss expectations of any post treatment discomfort and be sure review the follow-up care with you.

If you have any questions following treatment please contact the office.