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Endodontists Association Warns Against Skipping Anesthesia After Sequoia's Leone Story

After Sequoia Capital chairman Doug Leone recounted undergoing a root canal without Novocaine to prove his toughness before a meeting, the American Association of Endodontists pushed back publicly. The group, representing over 8,000 specialists, stressed that patients should never endure severe pain during the procedure and should ask for more anesthetic if needed.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-08

Sequoia Chairman Doug Leone Skipped Anesthesia During Root Canal to Make a Meeting

Sequoia Capital chairman Doug Leone, worth an estimated $11.7 billion, told his dentist to perform a root canal without novocaine so he wouldn't miss a scheduled meeting. He described gritting through the drilling by comparing it to a soldier's battlefield injuries, then went straight to his meeting before changing his sweat-drenched shirt.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-03