Judy McIntyre, DMD, MS
Judy McIntyre grew up in sunny Los Angeles, CA, and she wanted to become a dentist ever since she was a little girl.
After high school, she attended Boston College, where she graduated Cum Laude majoring in English and Chemistry.
Dr. Judy McIntyre then attended the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her DMD degree. During her years at Harvard, she performed research on dental unit waterline biofilms, in conjunction with a UCLA dental school professor; this research won many awards. After graduation, Dr. McIntyre obtained a coveted endodontics residency position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Alongside renowned researchers in the field of endodontics, traumatology and pediatric dentistry, her thesis and research regarding traumatic dental injuries (her true passion and great interest) was published in numerous professional journals.
Dr. McIntyre worked in private practice in the south before returning to Massachusetts in 2009 and eventually opening this office in 2016. Having completed the Massachusetts Dental Society Leadership Institute, she is currently completing the ADA Diversity in Leadership Institute. She resides locally with her family and rescue dog. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends when she’s not in the office.
She is passionate about sharing her love for dentistry, trauma and endodontics and is well published. A list of her publications can be found below.
Publications
McIntyre J. Redefining ‘Success’ with Regenerative Endo. Dentaltown. August 2019
McIntyre J. Transplantation. Dentaltown. Dec 2018
McIntyre JD. Surgical extrusion and endodontic treatment following dental trauma. Endodontic Practice US2018; Vol 11 (2): 33-38.
McIntyre JD. Surgical extrusion and endodontic treatment following dental trauma. Endodontic Practice UK2016; Vol 9 (3): 7-13. https://www.endopracticeus.com/ce-articles/surgical-extrusion-and-endodontic-treatment-following-dental-trauma/
McIntyre JD. Autotransplantation: A Success Story. The Paper Point E-Newsletter; 2009. http://www.aae.org/residents/newsandevents/paperpoint_1009.htm#5
McIntyre JD, Lee JY, Trope M, Vann Jr. WF. Permanent Tooth Replantation following Avulsion: Using a Decision Tree to Achieve the Best Outcome. J Pediatr Dent2009; 31(2): 137-144.
McIntyre JD, Vann Jr. WF. The Cvek Pulpotomy: A Brief Review of the Literature and Presentation of Two Complex Cases. J Pediatr Dent 2009; 31(2): 117-122.
Mathu-Muju K, McIntyre JD, Lee JY, Tyndall DA, Roberts MW. Multidisciplinary Trauma Management: A Case Report. Dent Traumatol 2009; 25: e5–e11 (online only).
Molina JR, McIntyre JD, Lee JY, Trope M, Vann Jr. WF. Root Fractures in Children and Adolescents: Diagnostic Considerations. Dent Traumatol 2008; 24 (5): 503-509.
McIntyre JD, Lee JY, Trope M, Vann Jr. WF. Effectiveness of Dental Trauma Education for Elementary School Staff. Dent Traumatol 2008; 24 (2): 146-150.
McIntyre JD, Lee JY, Trope M, Vann Jr. WF. Elementary School Staff Knowledge about Dental Injuries. Dent Traumatol 2008; 24 (3): 289–298.
McIntyre JD, Lee JY, Trope M, Vann Jr. WF. Management of avulsed
permanent incisors: A comprehensive update.
Pediatr Dent2007; 29(1): 56-63.
Lin J, Leong P, McIntyre J. “Apex Locators: Clinical Use and Care.” Endodontic Therapy 2002; 2 (2).
![About 20 yrs ago, the medical & dental communities began realizing that bisphosphonate usage had significant oral effects, particularly on the mandible, and thus, we embraced a new term: osteonecrosis... that specifically bisphosphonates had a direct correlation to ON.
Earlier, the medical community had known about osteoradionecrosis related to radiation treatment of head/neck cancer patients, which is - if I recall and understand correctly - how the community caught onto ON related to bisphosphonates so quickly.
Hence, the dental community was introduced to the terms osteoradionecrosis and osteonecrosis, both related to the radiation and/or medication treatment of cancer and osteoporosis patients.
We learned to inquire better about medications/history and health history, with these focused questions in particular.
This #patient had a history of throat cancer and a history of radiation treatment to their neck/head.
Some of these patients are specifically informed ***against extractions*** and that they MUST always have #endodontics to save their teeth - extractions are contraindicated, for the most part [this is what I am informed often by these patients].
This pt nevertheless also wanted to save their #tooth . The tooth's history included a D crack along the pulpal roof, then a beautiful crown, then pulpal necrosis with a chronic apical abscess and a draining Facial sinus tract.
#endodontics was completed uneventfully after medicament placement, and sinus tract healing was noted... As mentioned in my previous post
The pt called several wks ago in pain and when they came in reported decreased discomfort.
Clinical exam, PA and scan confirmed cracked tooth😢
But, what to do?
This is my first case where there was nothing more I could offer: extraction finally became inevitable - this tooth is cracked into nearly 2 separate pieces as evident from the #cbct and clinically. But, what about their history???
And, so began this exercise...
#protips 1) ask for the contact information for their oncologist, 2) they should hopefully know the amount (#greys) of radiation received [in this case is was 7K greys to the head/neck], when and the.....](https://y5d5v2r8.stackpathcdn.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)