About Us

Pittsburgh Endodontics, formerly known as Just Endodontics, is the former practice of Dr. George Just and Dr. Richard Leffel. Just Endodontics opened in 1978 giving the practice over 40 years of history and rock solid reputation. When Dr. Just decided he was ready to lessen his workload, Dr. Michael Korch happened to be looking for a place he could make his professional home. The synergy between the two men was immediately identifiable, and the transfer of power made sense for everyone.

Dr. Korch along with Dr. Just and Dr. Michael Chaney, are here to service your needs. The office is being transformed into a state-of-art endodontic practice, limited to endodontics. We are conveniently located in Monroeville, Pa in the Ivanhoe building behind Lowe’s and next to UPMC East hospital. Free parking is available on site to all patients and we are open Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM with appointments on Saturday.

We use high magnification surgical microscopes and CBCT imaging to proudly give patients the highest standard of care. We offer same day emergency service as well as scheduled appointments.

Just Endodontics’ philosophy was to treat patients like family and Pittsburgh Endodontics will proudly carry that torch moving forward by operating under the same philosophy every single day.

Dr. Michael Korch, DMD:

Dr. Korch is a native of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He received his undergraduate and DMD degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and practiced as a Restorative Dentist for over 11 years in the Pittsburgh area. During that time he received his MAGD and FICOI certifications.

Moving forward, he returned to the University of Pittsburgh and completed the Endodontic Residency program. After completion of the residency program, he practiced endodontics in other parts of the city until he found his professional home, Pittsburgh Endodontics. He also holds a part-time faculty position in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Pittsburgh.

In addition to being an active member of multiple professional organizations, he recently completed his duties as President of the Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania and was elected to the ADA Council of Dental Practices. He resides in Pittsburgh with his wife Megan and their 3 children.

 Dr. George Just, DDS

Dr. Just is a native of New York, New York. He received his undergraduate degree from Queens College C.U.N.Y. with a major in biology. He completed dental school at Case Western Reserve University of Dentistry and then went on to receive his Certificate in Endodontics from New York University - Peninsula Hospital Care.

Dr. Just has been practicing endodontics since 1973, published several times in multiple journals and publications, and is an active lecturer for several dental organizations. He had several different positions with the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry as an instructor and professor. He also is a veteran of the United States Air Force, and practiced dentistry on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

Along with being an excellent endodontist, Dr. Just also received his law degree from Duquesne University School of Law. He has a list of accolades and accomplishments that are hard to fathom. He’s the President of East Suburban Dental Society, member of the Board of Directors Delta Dental, ranked one the top dentist’s by Pittsburgh Magazine from 2007-2019, voted best endodontist in Monroeville by Monroeville Magazine, and has been an expert witness in several states on high profile dental related cases just to name a few.

He resides in Murrysville with his wife Patricia.

 Dr. Michael Chaney, DDS

Dr. Chaney has over 30 years of experience practicing endodontics the last 16 of which, has been spent along side Dr. Just at Pittsburgh Endodontics (Just Endodontics).

 Dr. Katelyn Petraglia, DDS

Dr. Petraglia grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. She received her BS in Mathematics and Economics at the University of Pittsburgh in 2013. Wanting to follow in her father’s footsteps, she attended dental school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. She practiced general dentistry for four years before going back to Pitt to obtain her Certificate of Advanced Study in Endodontics.

Dr. Petraglia decided on endodontics as a career because she is fascinated with the use of technology such as microscopes and CBCTs utilized to perform root canal therapies. She is certified in the GentleWave procedure and has a certificate of achievement from the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System for completing a clinical externship in endodontics.

Dr. Petraglia resides in Lawrenceville with her husband, Timothy, and their rescue dog, Zia.

Dr. Petraglia is committed to providing excellent treatment to help improve and maintain the oral health of her patients.