Dr. Orest M. Harkacz Sr, DDS

Endodontics isn’t the kind of specialty most people think about until they’re suddenly in need—like when a toothache turns out to be something deeper. Root canals, traumatic dental injuries, and persistent infections often send patients searching for a specialist who handles the intricate work inside a tooth. In Anchorage, that search might lead to a second-floor suite along Lake Otis Parkway, where the focus is entirely on saving natural teeth rather than replacing them.

At Dr. Orest M. Harkacz Sr, DDS, the practice centers on procedures like root canal therapy, retreatment of failed root canals, and diagnosing tooth pain that general dentists might refer out. The office sits at 4001 Lake Otis Pkwy STE 202, a few miles from downtown but still convenient for anyone navigating Anchorage’s spread-out neighborhoods. With a perfect 5.0 rating from 1 review on Google, it’s one of those quiet, no-frills listings where the work speaks before the reviews do. For questions or to schedule, the number is (907) 334-9995—no automated menus, just the direct line to the front desk.

Lake Otis Parkway cuts through a mix of medical offices, strip malls, and the occasional moose sighting, so timing a visit outside of rush hour can save a few minutes. If you’re mapping it out, the directions place the entrance near the parking lot’s southeast corner, above a row of ground-level businesses. Endodontic issues don’t wait, so having the map pulled up beforehand at least removes one variable from the equation.