Celebrating Wellness, Personal Growth, and Team Spirit Beyond the Dental Chair
At Perry Endodontics, we believe that caring for others starts with caring for ourselves. And in 2025, our team took that belief to the pavement. All three of our doctors reached a new personal milestone: completing their first half-marathons!
- Dr. Kelly Barbera crossed the finish line at the Cape Cod Classic.
- Dr. Steven Zeng challenged himself with not one, but two races: the Cambridge and Boston Half-Marathons.
- Dr. Elizabeth Shin Perry ran the Boston Half-Marathon alongside colleagues and residents from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
These achievements highlight more than athletic endurance. They reflect a shared commitment to personal growth, mental and physical wellness, and pushing boundaries, all values that are deeply rooted in how we approach both our work and our lives.
Why It Matters: Endurance in Dentistry and Life
Running long distances isn’t so different from practicing endodontics. Both require precision, discipline, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Training for a half-marathon mirrors the mental and emotional endurance needed to provide compassionate, high-quality care every day.
By setting and achieving ambitious personal goals, our doctors bring renewed energy, focus, and resilience into the office, benefiting every patient who walks through our doors. It’s this dedication to showing up, mile after mile, that reflects how we approach even the most complex root canal treatments.
Fostering a Culture of Wellness and Growth
We’re proud to foster a team culture that values resilience, balance, and lifelong growth. Whether through clinical excellence, academic teaching, or athletic challenges, our team is always striving to be better, for ourselves, our patients, and each other.
This commitment to self-improvement helps us:
- Stay grounded and energized in a demanding field
- Model healthy habits for the next generation of dental professionals
- Connect more meaningfully with our community and patients
We believe that a healthy, well-rounded team is better equipped to provide compassionate, thoughtful, and meticulous care to every patient we serve.
More Than Just Miles
These races weren’t just personal wins; they were shared moments of connection and celebration. From cheering each other on during training to sharing recovery tips over post-run brunches, this journey brought our team even closer together.
That same spirit of support and shared purpose is what defines our approach to patient care. We believe that when our team is strong, focused, and fulfilled, our patients feel the difference.
Your Health is Our Priority in Every Way
At Perry Endodontics, we care deeply about what we do and how we do it. From advanced technology and microsurgical techniques to a culture of wellness and teamwork, we’re proud to set the pace for endodontic care in Westfield and Western Massachusetts.
Whether you're a patient seeking expert care or a dentist looking for a trusted referral partner, know that our team brings the same dedication and heart to our practice as we do to every mile we run.
Let Our Team Help You Go the Distance
If you're experiencing dental pain or need a root canal, trust a team that knows what it means to go the extra mile. Our doctors are not only leaders in endodontics; they’re committed to personal growth, health, and delivering care with compassion.
Perry Endodontics is a specialty dental practice focused on advanced root canal treatment and endodontic care. Their team is dedicated to relieving dental pain, preserving natural teeth, and providing patients with comfortable, efficient treatment using modern technology and proven techniques. Contact us today to learn more and schedule an appointment.