Our Doctors
Endodontists
James McIntosh, D.D.S.
Dr. James McIntosh is an endodontist at Connecticut Endodontic Associates. He began his journey to dentistry in 2007 at California State University of Northridge, where he studied biology. From there, he moved on to the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where he graduated with a doctor of dental surgery degree in 2017. Further, in 2020 he earned his master of science in dentistry.
Dr. McIntosh has spent a number of years researching biomedical science and endodontics and has more recently had the opportunity to be a traveling endodontist, where he's been able to work with a variety of patients and dental professionals:
- American Association of Endodontics (2017 – Current)
- California Dental Association (2014 – Current)
- American Dental Association (2014 – Current)
- American Student Dental Association (2014 – 2017)
- American Dental Education Association (2014 – 2017)
Philip Shiere, D.M.D.
Dr. Philip Shiere is a committed endodontic specialist who offers first-rate endodontic treatment to patients throughout the central Massachusetts area. He’s treated patients in both a clinical and operating room setting. Additionally, Dr. Shiere has experience working with adults who encounter developmental and intellectual disorders. When he isn’t working, he enjoys playing classical piano. His other interests include swimming, cycling, running, hiking, and traveling.
Dr. Shiere graduated in 2017 from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA with his doctor of dental medicine. In 2018, he completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program (AEGD) at Lee Specialty Clinic in Louisville, KY. In 2022, he completed the advanced education program in Endodontics at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in Farmington, CT.
He is involved in the following associations and professional organizations. Being involved allows Dr. Shiere to stay up-to-date on the latest in dental and endodontic treatment so he can continue to enhance the patient experience:
- American Student Dental Association 2013-present
- American Dental Association 2013-present
- Academy of General Dentistry 2016-present
- American Association of Endodontics 2018-present