Our Philosophy

I believe that my patients should expect from me:

• A high degree of professional skill and ability
• That I keep abreast of progress in dental medicine
• The integrity to perform all services to the best of my knowledge and ability
• An explanation of my findings resulting from a thorough diagnosis
• An effort to make your dental visits as comfortable as possible

I believe I must expect from my patients:

• Complete cooperation in making and keeping appointments. A charge will be made for broken appointments without 24 hours notification.
• Extended, well planned appointments usually mean fewer trips to the office, resulting in less time lost from work or school. We are able to accomplish more treatment in less time and at no additional cost. It is very important that the patient understand that this is time set aside especially for him or her, and that appointments should be made at times when they can definitely be kept. With the patient's best interest in mind, appointments will be scheduled at times best suited for the treatment involved.
• The best time for children's appointments is not after school when the child is tired of sitting and needs to be active physically. Younger children need to rest in the afternoon. Interference with school time is rarely a problem, and school excuses are obtainable for this reason.

Priorities

Emergency problems are cared for first, then we can plan for any corrective work your mouth may need. A thorough examination, medical history, x-rays, and sometimes plaster models of your mouth are essential to a proper diagnosis. We will show you how to effectively clean your mouth and prevent disease. Only then will we begin a mutually acceptable restoration program. Our goal is to fix each of your teeth so we have the least chance of ever having to repair it again.