Merchant Endodontics on El Camino Real in Carlsbad is a husband-and-wife endodontic specialty practice where Dr. Steven Merchant and Dr. Kimberly Merchant focus exclusively on root canal therapy and related microsurgical procedures. General dentistry referral partners including Gentle Dental Carlsbad route complex pulpal and periapical cases to the practice for specialist-level diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Steven Merchant graduated from Northwestern University School of Dentistry, completed endodontic specialty training at the Long Beach Veterans' Affairs Medical Center in 2005, and is a founding fellow of the International Academy of Endodontics. Digital radiographic imaging at the practice integrates seamlessly with the referral workflows of general dentists at Carlsbad Beach Dental, ensuring continuity from endodontic diagnosis through final coronal restoration. The office incorporates Sonendo GentleWave ultracleaning technology, which uses multisonic energy and advanced fluid dynamics to debride and disinfect the root canal system's microscopic anatomy beyond the reach of conventional rotary instrumentation.