PLA & WATTS ENDODONTICS - Key Persons

Loubna Pla DDS MSD is a highly experienced and educated endodontist who has been actively involved in the South Sound since her move here in 2008. Dr. Pla earned her Bachelor‘s Degree in Dental Surgery with Distinction from the School of Dental Medicine, Lebanese University. She then completed the Endodontic Specialty program at St. Joseph University in Beirut and acted as consultant attaché in teaching of undergraduate clinical endodontics. Moving to the US in 2004, Dr. Pla completed a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study and Master of Science in Endodontics from Boston University's Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Pla founded Pla Endodontics in 2011. Her commitment to precision and expertise are proven in her successful root canal, emergency dental care, surgical endodontics, and traumatic dental injury treatments. Dr. Loubna Pla expanded her practice with her partner, Dr. Kristopher Watts, to form Pla & Watts Endodontics in 2017 and to uphold her vision of advanced, patient-centered care. Former board member of the Pierce County Dental Society, Dr. Pla now serves on the board of Boston University. She is also proud to be a member and affiliate with leading, professional dental organizations, including the American Association of Endodontics, Amercian Dental Association, International Association of Dental Traumatology, and the Pierce County Dental Assocation. Born and raised in Lebanon, where she was a National Volleyball team player, Dr. Pla is fluent in French and Arabic. Philanthropic and dedicated to the successes of others, she gives back to her community through her support of local businesses and schools. When away from her endodontic chair, Dr. Loubna Pla enjoys weight training, running, and skiing with her three children and Philip Pla MSM, her husband and business manager.

Robert Kristopher Watts DMD is highly regarded and trained endodontist and an enthusiastic newcomer to the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Watts is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine from 2005. After receiving his DMD, he completed a one-year general practice residency at the University of Utah and then attended Boston University‘s Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he completed his Postdoctoral program in Endodontics and received his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in 2008. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including Dean‘s List for High Performance in the National Boards and Dr. S. Walter Askinas Endowed Prize for Integrity and Character. Dr. Watts met Dr. Loubna Pla when they were both residents at Boston University. Dr. Watts brings to Pla & Watts Endodontics years of experience in private practice and exceptional clinical skills in root canal therapy, retreatment, surgical treatment, and regenerative therapies.He utilizes microscopic technique and 3D imaging in order to provide the highest level of endodontic therapy currently available for patients. Dr. Watts is an active member and affiliate with professional dental organizations, including the American Association of Endodontics, Amercian Dental Association, International Association of Dental Traumatology, and the Pierce County Dental Assocation. And he supports local schools and organizations with his new neighbors in the South Sound. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Watts is an avid athlete and enjoys CrossFit, Olympic weight lifting, yoga, sports, and outdoor activities with his three children.