Posted on December 8, 2016.
Star Staff Reports
As dental health advocates work to lower the barriers to dental care among underserved populations in Tennessee, two new Aspen Dental practices are scheduled to open in December – making access to dental care even easier for residents in the Volunteer State.
Appointments are now available at the first Aspen Dental –branded practices scheduled to open in the Memphis. The Millington office opened today and the Cordova office is scheduled to open on Dec. 15.
The new Millington office is led by Dr. Carlos Alexander, who received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Cynthia Brown, also received her DDS from Meharry Medical College, will lead the Cordova practice.
The Millington and Cordova offices will bring much-needed access to affordable, quality care, including dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.
According to a study conducted in 2013 by Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management, the two new office openings support local community growth by contributing nearly $3 million in positive economic impact through job creation and capital investment.
The two new offices, located in Shelby County, are two of the 27 Aspen Dental practices in Tennessee, a state where 93 of 95 counties, including Shelby, have dental health professional shortage areas as designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Aspen Dental offices offer patient-friendly programs and services that make it easier for thousands of people every day to get the dental care they need, including:
· Personalized treatment and friendly service. Each patient receives a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plan designed by the dentist with long-term oral and overall health in mind. Available services include hygiene, treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, extractions, fillings, oral surgery, whitening, and crown and bridge work.
· Affordable dental care. Aspen Dental practices are committed to keeping prices low so that patients can get the care they need. The practice works with all insurance providers and handles the paperwork, saving patients time and hassle, and offers free new-patient exams and X-rays for patients without dental insurance. And since no one likes an unexpected bill, the practice offers a clear, detailed estimate on the cost of treatment to give patients peace of mind.
· On-site denture labs and Denture Money Back Guarantee. Every Aspen Dental practice is equipped with an on-site denture laboratory, which helps facilitate quick turnaround for denture repairs, relines or adjustments. Patients choose Aspen Dental for the seven styles of full and partial dentures and have the comfort of knowing that the supportive dentists and staff will go above and beyond to ensure proper fit and comfort of their custom-crafted dentures. Getting used to dentures takes some time, but if patients are dissatisfied with their dentures for any reason – the practice will refund the cost of the dentures when patients return them within 90 days.
· Convenient hours and location. The office will be open extended hours, including evenings and select Saturdays, so that patients can see the dentist at a time that works best for their schedule. Walk-in and emergency patients are welcome.
To make an appointment, patients can call (901) 407-2051 (Millington), (901) 410-3090 (Cordova) or 800-ASPEN DENTAL (800-277-3633), or visit www.aspendental.com.
About Aspen Dental Offices
Dentists and staff at Aspen Dental offices believe everyone has the right to quality, affordable oral health care. As one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of independent dental care providers in the U.S., local Aspen Dental practices – more than 575 of them across 34 states – offer patients a safe, welcoming and judgment-free environment to address their dental challenges. Every Aspen Dental-branded practice offers a full range of dental and denture services – including comprehensive exams, cleanings, extractions, fillings, periodontal treatment, whitening, oral surgery, crown and bridge work – allowing patients to have the peace of mind that they are taken care of and protected, so they can focus on getting the healthy mouth they deserve. In 2015, Aspen Dental-branded practices recorded more than 3.7 million patient visits and welcomed nearly 785,000 new patients.
