Dr. Gordon L Barkley, III
Our team is led by Gordon L. Barkley III, DMD, MS. Born & raised in Peoria, he was extremely excited to return to his roots and serve his hometown community by purchasing the locally renowned practice, Drs. Kuntz and Maloney Endodontics, Ltd in 2017.
In 2021, Dr. Barkley achieved diplomate status with the American Board of Endodontics, a grueling multi-year process that signifies the pinnacle of achievement within the specialty of endodontics.
Since completing residency in 2017, Dr. Barkley has taught at the general dental residency of OSF hospital in Peoria, IL and at the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, WI.
Currently, Dr. Barkley serves on the Executive Board for the Peoria District Dental Society, is chair of the Membership Committee for the Illinois State Dental Society, and serves on the Executive Board for the Illinois Association of Endodontists. In 2021, Dr. Barkley was inducted as a fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy and International College of Dentists, international dental honor societies. Dr. Barkley also recently received the Outstanding New Alumni Award from his alma mater, Eureka College.
Dr. Barkley has lectures nationally within the field of endodontics and has been published within the Journal of Endodontics.
Due to his passion for giving back, Dr. Barkley has created or helped to endow active scholarships that promote continued education at Peoria Heights High School, Eureka College, and Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine, Illinois.
In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Anna and family, traveling and staying active. He currently holds a CrossFit L2 certification and completed the 2022 Panama City Beach Ironman.
Education
Honors & Awards
Executive Board of the PDDS
Recipient, William J. Greek Leadership Memorial Award, ISDS Foundation
VP of IAE
Recipient, 2022 Outstanding New Alumni Award, Eureka College
Secretary of the Peoria District Dental Society
Fellow, International College of Dentists, USA Section
Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy
Littlejohn Award Recipient, Midwestern University
Highest Honor Bestowed by University to Whom Best Embodies Service and Commitment to the Community, Health Professions, and the University
CDS Award for Recognition of Leadership and Service
CDS 2014-15 Academic Chapter President
Dean’s Recognition Award, Recipient
In Recognition of Leadership, Professionalism, and Collegiality
Millennial Scholar, CDMI Inaugural Class of 2015 Scholarship
Millennium Society Member, MWU Roll of Honor
ASDA’s Award of Excellence, Recipient
Nominated By CDMI Dean, Recognizes Superior Involvement, Leadership, and Service To Peers, School, and Community
CDMI Outstanding Leader Award, Recipient
2013 and 2015 Nominee
Nominated and Selected By Peers, Recognizes Superior Dedication, Leadership, and Service Within the College of Dental Medicine
1st Place, MUSoD Research Poster Competition
QMiX 2in1 and NaOCl Precipitate: Documentation, Identification, and Exothermic Reaction