Dear Patients, Doctors, and Staff:

Effective April 16, 2024, I have initiated the transition process into full retirement from the clinical practice of Endodontics and Dental Sedation/Anesthesia. This decision comes because of ongoing health issues, specifically spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, chronic pain and balance issues. My Orthopedic and Neurosurgeon have advised me to cease clinical practice immediately to prevent further deterioration of my condition. I am scheduled for my second lumbar back surgery in July 2024. This procedure will involve the placement of two Stalif-M vertebral disk implants and fusion of the L-4 to S-1 vertebrae to stabilize the spinal column. This is contingent upon my complete cessation of clinical practice to focus on my physical and neurological recovery which will take several months.

On May 15, 2024, my dental facility was sold to Dental Specialty Center of Brandon, LLC (William A. “Trey” Mueller, DMD). My association with Trey goes back to the early 90s when I treated his father, Andy, which helped spark Trey’s interest in dentistry. Trey now owns and operates numerous dental practices across several West Central Florida Counties and intends to utilize my facility for dental specialists, particularly treating patients requiring deep sedation/general anesthesia.

My facility was recently re-inspected and certified on March 3, 2024, by the Florida State Board of Dentistry at the Moderate/General level of anesthesia. It will continue to function in this capacity, maintaining a culture of patient safety. I have full confidence that Dr. Mueller and his staff will uphold the highest standard of quality and safety in future patient care.

It is with deep regret that I must retire from caring for some of the most challenging yet rewarding patients that I have ever encountered in my 42 years as a licensed DDS. I will also be resigning from my part-time teaching position at UF for similar reasons. I look forward to a new phase of life, freedom from pain, pursuing personal goals, and primarily spending time with my wife, Susan, and our three children, Michelle, Nicholas, and Michael. They are the loves of my life.

I thank you for trusting me to care for your Endodontic and Anesthesia needs. It has been an honor and privilege to do so. I am also grateful for the collaboration and support of all talented providers and staff members, whose remarkable skills have contributed to the successful completion of thousands of Endodontic cases with the aid of anesthesia.

Sincerely,

J. Tim Russin, DDS

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If you have attempted to call our former office telephone number: (813)684-6509, it does not ring to the 123 N. Oakwood Avenue, Brandon, FL facility. Our fax has also been disconnected. The call will transfer to an electronic voicemail for your message or any records request. The message left on the voicemail will be returned within a 24 hour business day. Please be advised that I cannot render an opinion, interpret an image sent, or call in a prescription for a patient since I am no longer able to see and examine you in person. This policy is to prevent misdiagnosis, inaccurate or incomplete conclusions which could result in errors and/or medical- dental complications.

See the list of providers below that can help you.

LIST OF PROVIDERS RECOMMENDED FOR CONTINUED ENDODONTIC / ANESTHESIA CARE

Brandon: Michelle Jordan-Gonzalez, DMD. Board Certified, Temple University Graduate Endodontics, (Dr. Russin’s graduate program, co-alumni), Florida Moderate Sedation Permit. Her husband, Harry Acevedo, MD is a Medical Anesthesiologist that can provide in-house general anesthesia services. Dr. Acevedo also provides Medical Aesthetic services independent of the Endodontic component of the business.

Their contact: Brandon (813) 577-4806 office, (813) 557-7442 cell, endothetics.com

Tampa and Wesley Chapel: Michael McIlwain, DMD, Board Certified, University of Florida Graduate Pedodontics, he maintains a Florida Pediatric Anesthesia Permit, and has hospital privileges for medically complicated cases at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa.

Their contact: Tampa: (813) 879-8097, Wesley Chapel: (813) 991-9893, mcilwaindentistry.com

Lutz: Joseph Brieg, DMD, US Army Trained, University of Alabama Graduate Endodontics, he maintains a Florida Moderate Sedation Permit.

Their contact: Lutz: (813) 522-5900, lutzendo.com

Tallahassee: Briano Allen, DMD, a Doctor of Pharmacy (FL A&M), Certificates in Orthodontics, and Endodontics, University of Florida (One of Dr. Russin’s former residents in Grad Endo training-UF), he maintains a Florida Moderate Sedation Permit.

Their contact: (850) 877-0536, enhanseendo.com

Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates: A multi-state “mobile” anesthesia group practice that provides deep sedation / general anesthesia primarily to children, special needs, and some adults. They work with numerous offices that hold a Florida Moderate Level or Pediatric Anesthesia permit. Good listing of providers that they serve.

Their contact: (813) 545-9924, pediatricsedation.com

American Association of Endodontistists “Find and Endodontist” web site. A valuable search engine of Specialty Endodontists by Zip Code, it also identifies Board Certified members and their contact information. aae.org