Meet Dr. Mauro Correa, an endodontist who loves serving the Augusta community
I enlisted in the military as a dental technician. I basically got hold of a few good mentors, one of them being an endodontist who really made me realize that I was smart enough to actually pursue a field as a dentist. So I started going to undergrad, started taking classes while I was full-time military. I took these classes at nights and on weekends and got my bachelor’s, applied to dental school, and kept pursuing endodontics until I finally got in. In other fields, it takes a while for you to actually see the end result. In endodontics, you can take an X-ray after you’re done and you can instantly see what you’ve done. And that to me was something that I really enjoyed in my field. And then, you know of course that patients feel better right away. And then I actually got to teach a little bit too. So right after my residency in endodontics, I was teaching for an advanced education general dentistry program, a one-year program.
I knew of Dr. Ngoh through mutual friends and he knew of me and it was kind of like we did this blind date thing where we showed up and we started talking and we hit it off, and here we are. We really see eye to eye on philosophically and with everything that we do.
My family and I, my wife, Annette, and my three kids, David, Alana, and Ette, we like to go to the lake, we like to go to the beach, anything that paddle. We like paddle-boarding, kayaking, or just getting some sun, laying down. That’s what we like doing really. I mean, we think of all of our vacation spots and it always ends up, the highlights are always a lake or a beach somewhere. So I would say that’s what we really enjoy doing.
I’m pretty pumped up about being back in Augusta. The community is, I still feel as though it’s like a big town, small city. Still get to have that community feel. So that’s one of those things that my wife and I are really looking forward to, really want to help and volunteer with. Help my profession with my specialty. And so the hope is that I can help out the university here to really, for one to stay up to date as much as I can. And at the same time, also kind of volunteer and give back.
“Root canal therapy has come a long way. We have cutting-edge technology and sophisticated treatment techniques enabling us to provide the consistent, reliable, and effective root canal therapy each of our patients deserves. The comfort and satisfaction of my patients is my utmost priority.” – Dr. Mauro Correa Jr.
Dr. Mauro Correa Jr. is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Correa’s goal is to provide top-quality care for each patient who visits him at Augusta Endodontic Center. Together with Dr. Ngoh, Dr. Correa has had the opportunity to utilize his specialized training in endodontic therapy to make sure that the CSRA patients receive compassionate care. Between his years in dental school, specialized training, and continued education, you can rest easy knowing that you are putting your oral health in the hands of somebody who has the necessary skill and specialized expertise in endodontics, which is required for effective and safe care.
Education and Achievements
Dr. Correa’s educational accomplishments include:
- Specialty Certificate in Endodontics from Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia
- Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency from US Army Dental Health Activity at Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- DMD; Rutgers School of Dental Medicine at Newark, New Jersey
- MS; Oral Biology from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland
- BA; Liberal Arts and Sciences from Rider University at Lawrenceville, New Jersey
In addition to Dr. Correa’s formal educational achievements, he is also a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He was named Assistant Professor in the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, and an Army Achievement Medal.
Dr. Correa is also a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontics.
Dr. Correa has a history of giving back to communities around the world. In addition to serving in the United States Army, Dr. Correa has also been on humanitarian mission trips to the Philippines and Thailand. He was a member of the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy and has dedicated his time to the Seattle/King County Clinic, DDEAMC Back to School Dental Screening, and the Hispanic Healthcare Coalition.
Hobbies and Interests
Family is incredibly important to Dr. Correa. Together with his wife Yanett, and three children, David, Arlet, and Alanna, he enjoys going on trips to the beach, backpacking, and camping. Being outside is a passion of Dr. Correa, and he especially loves being in the water, whether that be swimming, lake tubing, or paddleboarding. Other hobbies of Dr. Correa include his love for football, where he is an avid fan of the USC Gamecocks and the San Francisco 49ers.
Dr. Correa is passionate about the care he provides to each patient who visits Augusta Endodontic Center and cannot wait to see you for an appointment.