SOMEONE TO SMILE ABOUT

There’s no question that experience is an important factor everyone should consider when they’re choosing someone to provide a service. That’s especially true in the health care arena.

Knowledge, wisdom, efficiency, and thoroughness all come with experience and result in superior patient outcomes and care.

Such experience is found at Heritage Dental and Dentistry on the Square, which are owned by Dr. Kenneth Cohrn. With more than 35 years in the dental field, Dr. Cohrn has the knowledge and understanding to solve dental problems in a number of ways, depending on patients’ finances, wants, needs, and desired outcomes.

For instance, if a patient loses teeth, options include a partial denture, fixed bridge, or dental implant. Each having specific benefits and limitations.

“As a seasoned dentist, I’ve been exposed to a wide range of dental issues and can draw from a portfolio of knowledge to fix those problems,” says Dr. Cohrn, one of the founding members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

“I have to be knowledgeable in all areas and listen what the patient is saying so I can help them make informed decisions. Decisions are custom tailored to the individual and their needs rather than using a cookie-cutter corporate approach.”

He’s also been in dentistry long enough to realize it’s a dynamic field where concepts and therapies are constantly changing. He embraces change and keeps abreast of new technologies and therapies. By doing so, he provides patients with peace of mind that they can rely on the highest standard of care.

“We are constantly investing in new technology and techniques,” he says. “I’m fortunate that my staff embraces these changes because dentistry is an ever-evolving field where you cannot ever stop learning.”

Speaking of his 10-person staff, Dr. Cohrn readily admits much of his success can be attributed to them. The smiles on patients are not only created through leading-edge techniques and equipment but also by the hospitality and friendliness of the dental team.

One of them is Jennifer Tyler, who started at the practice in 1999 as a sterilization technician and has worked her way up to business manager of both practices.

“I love working here because our staff is like one big family,” she says. “I also enjoy getting to meet so many wonderful patients who come from all walks of life.”