9 Specialists Under One Roof: Why Mountainside Dental La Quinta Is Different

Published: February 19, 2026

Mountainside Dental La Quinta staffs nine dental specialists in a single office at 78461 CA-111. Patients across the Coachella Valley — from Indian Wells and Palm Desert to Indio and Bermuda Dunes — can see a periodontist, endodontist, prosthodontist, pedodontist, orthodontist, and general/cosmetic dentists without driving between separate offices or waiting weeks for outside referrals.

Why 9 Specialists in One Office Matters

Most dental practices employ one or two general dentists who refer patients elsewhere for specialty work. A root canal goes to one office. Gum treatment goes to another. Implants require a third. Each referral means a new intake form, a new set of X-rays, a new waiting room, and a gap in communication between providers.

At our La Quinta office, we have eliminated that fragmentation. Our nine doctors — spanning six distinct dental disciplines — share the same charts, the same imaging systems, and the same hallways. When a patient needs a root canal followed by a crown, the endodontist and the general dentist coordinate the plan together. When a periodontal case requires implants, the periodontist and prosthodontist discuss the approach before treatment begins.

This model reduces delays, prevents miscommunication between providers, and allows us to offer same-day specialist consultations in many cases. For families with children and adults under one roof, it means one location handles everything from pediatric checkups to orthodontics to complex restorative work.

Meet Our La Quinta Dental Team

Each specialist on our team completed additional training beyond dental school in their respective discipline. Here is who you will find at Mountainside Dental La Quinta and what they treat.

General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. James Gorman, Dr. Steven M. Wolfram, Dr. Steven Haddad, and Dr. Deborah Huh

Our four general dentists handle the full range of preventive and restorative care: exams, cleanings, fillings, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, veneers, and crowns. They are often the first doctors you see at Mountainside Dental, and they coordinate with the specialists on our team when your treatment plan extends beyond general care.

Drs. Gorman, Wolfram, and Haddad also practice cosmetic dentistry, including porcelain veneers, composite bonding, and smile design. If you are looking for both routine dental care and aesthetic improvements, these doctors handle it without a referral.

Periodontics: Gum Disease and Gum Grafting

Dr. Tyler Hendry, DDS, MS — Periodontist

A periodontist specializes in the structures that support your teeth: gums, bone, and the connective tissue between them. Dr. Hendry completed a master’s degree and additional residency training in periodontics beyond dental school.

Gum disease affects roughly half of American adults over 30, according to the CDC. Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) causes redness and bleeding during brushing. Advanced gum disease (periodontitis) destroys the bone that holds teeth in place, leading to tooth loosening and eventual loss.

Dr. Hendry treats all stages of gum disease with scaling and root planing, pocket reduction surgery, and regenerative procedures. He also performs gum grafting for patients with receding gumlines and places dental implants when teeth cannot be saved. Because Dr. Hendry works alongside our prosthodontist and general dentists in the same office, implant cases move from surgical placement to final restoration without delays between providers.

Endodontics: Root Canals and Tooth Preservation

Dr. Amit Batheja, DDS — Endodontist

An endodontist focuses on the interior of the tooth — the pulp, nerves, and root canals. Dr. Batheja completed advanced residency training in endodontics and treats complex root canal cases that general dentists typically refer out.

Root canal therapy removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the canal system, and seals the space to prevent reinfection. The procedure preserves the natural tooth rather than extracting it. Dr. Batheja also performs retreatment of previously treated root canals and apicoectomy (surgical root-end procedures) when standard retreatment is not sufficient.

Having an endodontist on-site means patients with severe toothaches or dental infections can often see a specialist the same week — sometimes the same day. After the root canal, the patient walks down the hall to their general dentist for the final crown. No referral paperwork. No second office.

Prosthodontics: Implants, Dentures, and Full Mouth Reconstruction

Dr. Scott Adishian, DDS — Prosthodontist

A prosthodontist is a specialist in replacing and restoring teeth. Dr. Adishian completed advanced training in prosthodontics, which covers dental implant restorations, implant-supported dentures, full and partial dentures, crowns, bridges, and full mouth reconstruction.

Patients who have lost multiple teeth, suffered dental trauma, or need extensive restorative work benefit from seeing a prosthodontist. Dr. Adishian designs treatment plans that account for bite alignment, jaw function, facial aesthetics, and long-term durability.

Full mouth reconstruction cases illustrate why having specialists under one roof matters. Dr. Adishian works with Dr. Hendry (periodontist) for implant placement, Dr. Batheja (endodontist) for any root canals needed before crowns, and Dr. Morris (orthodontist) if teeth need repositioning before restoration. These conversations happen in person, over shared imaging, with all providers reading from the same chart.

Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Ron Jurgensen, DDS — Pedodontist

A pedodontist (pediatric dentist) specializes in dental care for infants, children, and adolescents. Dr. Jurgensen completed additional residency training in pediatric dentistry, including behavioral management, growth and development, and treatment of childhood dental conditions.

Children have different dental needs than adults. Their teeth are still developing, their jaws are growing, and their comfort level in a dental office requires a specific clinical approach. Dr. Jurgensen provides preventive exams, sealants, fluoride treatments, and restorative care for young patients.

For families in La Quinta, Indian Wells, and surrounding communities, having a pedodontist in the same office as the adult dentists means one trip handles the entire family. Parents see Dr. Gorman or Dr. Wolfram while their kids see Dr. Jurgensen — same building, same morning.

Orthodontics: Invisalign and Braces

Dr. Morris, DDS — Orthodontist

An orthodontist specializes in correcting tooth alignment and bite problems. Dr. Morris provides both traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners for teens and adults at our La Quinta location.

Orthodontic treatment addresses crowded teeth, gaps, overbites, underbites, crossbites, and other alignment issues. Straight teeth are easier to clean, reduce the risk of gum disease and decay, and distribute chewing forces more evenly across the jaw.

Dr. Morris works closely with the rest of the team when orthodontics is part of a larger treatment plan. Patients who need braces before implant placement, or who need gum treatment during orthodontic care, stay within our office for every step.

How Coordinated Care Works in Practice

A single dental problem often crosses specialty lines. Consider a few scenarios that our team handles regularly:

• A patient with gum disease and a cracked molar: Dr. Hendry (periodontist) treats the gum infection first. Dr. Batheja (endodontist) performs the root canal on the cracked tooth. The general dentist places the final crown. Three specialists, one office, one coordinated plan.
• A teenager finishing braces who needs wisdom teeth evaluated: Dr. Morris (orthodontist) completes the orthodontic treatment. The general dentist evaluates the wisdom teeth and handles extraction if needed — all in the same location.
• An older adult needing full mouth reconstruction: Dr. Adishian (prosthodontist) designs the overall plan. Dr. Hendry places the implants. Dr. Batheja saves any teeth that can be preserved with root canals. The work proceeds in stages with all providers aligned.
• A family with a child, a teen in braces, and a parent needing implants: Dr. Jurgensen sees the child. Dr. Morris manages the teen’s orthodontics. The parent sees Dr. Adishian and Dr. Hendry for implant work. One office, one schedule, one morning.

In a traditional referral model, each of these scenarios would require two to four separate offices, separate intake processes, and separate billing. At Mountainside Dental La Quinta, the treatment stays in one place.

About Mountainside Dental La Quinta

Mountainside Dental has operated since 2014, with the La Quinta location opening in 2017. We hold memberships in the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). We are a certified Invisalign provider and accept CareCredit financing.

Our La Quinta office has earned a 4.9-star rating from more than 250 Google reviews. Patients consistently note the coordination between providers, the convenience of having specialists on-site, and the attentive front office team.

Serving the Coachella Valley

Our La Quinta dental office is located on Highway 111 with convenient access for patients across the eastern Coachella Valley. We see patients from:

Mountainside Dental also operates offices in Yucaipa, Rancho Mirage, Rancho Santa Margarita, and Lake Forest. The La Quinta location is our flagship Coachella Valley office and the only one with all nine specialists on staff.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Specialists in La Quinta

Mountainside Dental La Quinta provides comprehensive dental care with 9 specialists under one roof. Serving La Quinta, Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Indio, and Bermuda Dunes since 2017. 4.9-star rating from 250+ reviews. ADA, CDA, and AGD member practice. Invisalign provider. CareCredit accepted.