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Drs. Stephanie Bangs and Amy Schoening
Dr. Sarah Pollan and assistant Willis Anene
Photo courtesy of Pecan Park Dental
Photo: Southern Flair Photography
Dr. Amy Schoening & Dr. Stephanie Bangs
Central Park Orthodontics
DR. AMY SCHOENING opened the doors to her beautiful office at 912 N. Fielder Road on Feb.14, 2004, and over the years the Pecan Park Dental practice has fulfilled Dr. Schoening’s original goal to provide a calm, friendly, homelike environment for her patients. It is important to Dr. Schoening, who has been practicing dentistry since 1997, to know that her patients don’t feel like a number and get the treatment and care they deserve. Over the past 12 years, the practice’s staff has grown to 11 people. In October 2015, Dr. Stephanie Bangs, a dentist since 2009, joined the team to give Pecan Park two veteran dental care providers who love to meet new people and make their patients feel at ease. “Our professional philosophy is to provide quality care and comprehensive dentistry in a state-of-the-art facility from a caring and skilled team,” Dr. Schoening says. “We always want to treat our patients by the golden rule and to help them feel at ease during treatment and just as they visit with our excellent team.” In addition to offering routine dental care, the office provides three new cutting edge technologies: digital radiology, sleep apnea screening and oral sleep apnea devices. It also provides a wide range of cosmetic procedures, including veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, Invisalign®, full mouth reconstructions and some laser treatments. Dr. Schoening serves on the Board of Directors for a non-profit dental care clinic in the Arlington area and volunteers as a clinician to care for patients who might not have another way to get the care they need. She also was a former member of Junior League of Arlington and is a member of Arlington Rotary Club. She says she loves the volunteer opportunities tied to her profession. “The times that I’ve worked as a volunteer dentist and been able to give patients a beautiful, natural smile back – the hugs and tears of joy from those thankful people is overwhelming,” she says. “As dentists, we have skills to help people that can be life-changing for them. I feel lucky to be able to be a part of helping make someone’s life better and open up so many new opportunities for them.”
SARAH POLLAN, D.D.S, M.S., began at Central Park Orthodontics in the Summer of 2013 after starting her orthodontics career five years earlier. She and assistant Willis Anene focus on orthodontics patients at Central Park. Dr. Pollan has become known among colleagues not only for being caring and going the extra mile for each patient, but also for thinking outside of the traditional treatment “box.” “I believe that each patient is unique and, accordingly, so should his or her treatment be,” she says. “I love getting to design a treatment that takes into account a patient’s hopes, desires and goals. I believe that by taking a team approach to orthodontics, patients are more motivated, excited and satisfied with the end result.” Anene is also committed to helping others. “Dentistry not only offers me a sense of self-fulfillment but also a way to provide dental health education and service,” he says. “I enjoy presenting the dental profession in a positive light and I strive to make each patient feel welcome, relaxed, and comfortable at every visit.” Dr. Pollan grew up in Dallas before moving to Virginia to attend Washington & Lee University, where she studied biology, art and Spanish and graduated cum laude. After spending time writing for a pharmaceutical journal, she returned to Dallas for dental school at Baylor College of Dentistry. “I continued my dental education at Baylor, specializing in orthodontics and earning a master’s degree in oral biology in 2008,” she says. “The areas in which I have additional training and experience are laser dentistry, mini-implants, lingual orthodontics, aesthetic orthodontic treatment and multidisciplinary treatment involving jaw surgery.” Central Park Orthodontics offers a number of new technologies for its patients, including laser dentistry, aesthetic orthodontic treatment and “Hidden” braces, and the practice is fully digital. Those specialty areas, in concert with traditional services, make Central Park special. “Our joy comes from the daily work of providing patients with beautiful, healthy smiles,” Dr. Pollan says, “and especially in hearing how our work improves our patients’ lives.”
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912 N. Fielder Road • (817) 275-4355 • pecanparkdental.com 34
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Central Park Orthodontics
3101 S. Center, #151 • (817) 466-1213 • centralparkdental.net
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Ensuring a fun visit is a top priority at the offices of Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates.
Dr. Jackilyn Dang Photo: Southern Flair Photography Photo courtesy of Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates
Dr. Jackilyn Dang DR. JACKILYN DANG started Great Oak Dental in spring 2013 and added a second practice, Legacy Park Dental, last winter. She and a seven-person staff provide the utmost care in blending compassion and expertise as part of each patient’s treatment plan. During a patient’s first visit to either office, the staff always begins with a full and comprehensive exam. They will go over current medical history, existing dental restorations, and the patient’s current periodontal health. From there, they customize a treatment plan that the patient understands and feels comfortable with. “It’s important for our patients to be fully educated about their dental options, and we never want our patients to feel rushed or to be afraid to ask questions,” Dr. Dang says. Dr. Dang, who has practiced dentistry for seven years, says she and the entire staff are dedicated to a professional philosophy that puts the patient first. “We take the time to educate and inform our patients about their financial options and procedures so they can make the best decision possible for themselves,” she says. To that end, Dr. Dang tries to stay on the cutting edge with regards to technology. Her practices recently began offering MTM® Clear•Aligner, which is a virtually undetectable way to align a smile without traditional braces. The surprisingly affordable Clear Aligner uses clear, removable aligners to correct slight misalignments (such as crowding or gaps). Each aligner is custom fabricated, per the treatment plan arranged between the patient and Dr. Dang and her staff, to progressively advance teeth into their ideal position, leaving patients with a healthy and beautiful smile. The practices also provide other services, such as implants, braces, veneers and bonding, laser dentistry, crowns and bridges, partials and dentures, and general dentistry. Dr. Dang takes pride in her involvement in the community. She does career day at Boles Junior High, and last year did Service Smiles, which was a day of free dental service for veterans. “We are proud every time someone leaves here and is able to eat again without pain or when he or she can confidently smile again,” she says.
Great Oak Dental
3851 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., #101 • (817) 789-4488 • greatoakdental.com
Legacy Park Dental
1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., #129 • (817) 789-4480 • legacyparkdental.com
Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates THE WEBSITE FOR Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates – fundentist.com – tells you all you need to know about the pediatric practice. Indeed, the entire team at four area offices is dedicated to ensuring that children who pay a visit enjoy their experience. The practice’s unique open concept offices provide a cheerful and enthusiastic environment to educate and promote oral health for children. Since 1981, Dr. James E. Hyde, Dr. Charles W. Miller and the now-retired Dr. Philip M. Bailey have devoted their careers to pediatric dentistry that is fun for the patients. The lobbies and waiting areas are bright and colorful, with lots of fun things to do and interact with. The treatment areas are spacious and open, so young patients can see what’s going on in the friendly atmosphere. “Our office caters to children,” says Martha Burkhart, business manager for the practice. “We have a fun group of ladies that make the experience for the children great. Our office has an open-bay concept so that all the children can see each other getting their teeth brushed. Our open-bay concept really helps those children that are nervous. They get to see all the other children getting their teeth brushed, and it, in turn, makes them realize that it is not that hard.” Burkhart says parents stay in the reception area while their “big girl or boy” gets to experience the visit on their own. “The parents are so proud of their children when they are all done,” she says. Burkhart says a “friendly team” is always ready to make each child’s visit special, whether the patient is making his or her first trip to the dentist or is there for treatment. “One time,” Burkhart says, “a patient said, ‘Mom, I love this dentist. Can we keep coming here?’’ How many times are those words uttered about a dental practice?
Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates
North office: 696 N. Fielder, Suite 102 • (817) 459-1313 South Arlington office: 4220 Little Road • (817) 478-2300 Central office: 3101 S. Center St. • (817) 466-7057 Mansfield office: 2300 Matlock Road, Suite 28 • (817) 539-0500 fundentist.com arlingtontoday.com • November 2016 • ARLINGTON TODAY
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Dr. Nathan J Flesher, his wife Becca and their dog Hank
Nathan J Flesher, DMD DENTISTRY BY NATHAN J FLESHER DMD was recently established in a transition involving the 39-year-old practice formerly operated by Dr. David Bridgwater. Dr. Flesher heads a small, personable staff consisting of hygienist Greg Little, two assistants and his wife Becca, a registered nurse. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2014, he then “followed God’s calling to Texas through the Christian Medical and Dental Association placement program,” ultimately winding up in Pantego. Dr. Flesher is passionate about providing high-quality general dentistry services for the entire family at any age. He has extensive training in both emergency dentistry and comprehensive dentistry (complex cases). “My emergency experience taught me so much about relieving both dental pain and dental fear. People are always so relieved to find that we can take them out of pain in a gentle and caring way,” he says. Among his proudest accomplishments was commissioning as an officer in the Army National Guard Dental Corp, where his main mission is to promote and restore the dental health of service members. Despite the demands of private practice and Army responsibilities, Dr. Flesher devotes as much time as possible to giving back to the community and staying active in organized dentistry. Most Fridays he can be found performing charitable dentistry at Beautiful Feet Ministries in Fort Worth, where Becca also volunteers on Wednesdays in the medical clinic. Greg Little, the team’s hygienist, has been practicing since 1997, and is also active in the community. He is president of the St. Jude Association, a board member of the City of Arlington Ethic Review Board, and Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus council 6269. Dr. Flesher says his team is passionate about providing best care possible for its patients. “We are here to educate and support your decisions in a zero-pressure atmosphere,” he says. “New patients notice that we’re different in that we take our time getting to know them and what each individual wants for their oral health.”
Dentistry by Nathan J Flesher DMD
3310 W. Park Row Drive, Pantego • (817) 277-1188 • nathanjflesherdmd.com
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Drs. Alexander Orthodontics to provide toothbrushes to third world countries through partnership with Humble Smile Foundation DRS. ALEXANDER ORTHODONTICS recently anounced a new strategic partnership with Humble Brush and the Humble Smile Foundation. The Humble Smile Foundation is a global group of dental professionals who believe passionately that good oral health is a basic human right. The Humble vision is to help prevent suffering caused by oral disease. This is accomplished by promoting effective oral health initiatives anywhere in the world where unmet needs are great. The heart and efforts demonstrated in the mission and values driving the Humble Brush efforts line up perfectly with the heart and direction of Drs. Alexander Orthodontics. Drs. Alexander Orthodontics has been practicing the act of giving back since it opened its doors 52 years ago. According to Dr. Moody Alexander of Drs. Alexander Orthodontics, the relationship between Drs. Alexader Orthodontics and Humble brush began like this … “One afternoon this summer, my 17-year-old daughter casually tossed this toothbrush over to me and said, “Dad, you are gonna love this!” She had received a “Humble Brush” toothbrush in the mail through her monthly “Faith Box” that sends her faith-based, socially conscience products that are geared to young women. As she had predicted, I loved it!!! Everything about it!! Of course any kind of new toothbrush is fun for me! But this one is different, special.
Did you know? Every year, the world consumes over 3.6 billion toothbrushes. Every year, we throw about 2 billion of them away - mostly into landfills and oceans. The majority are made from plastic which does not degrade. Humble Brush is made from a 100% biodegradable bamboo handle, with nylon-6 bristles. Awesome right? But the BEST part is the “buy one, give one” model. For EVERY Humble Brush that is bought, a Humble Brush is given away to someone in need who would otherwise not have a toothbrush ... which is literally millions around the world. I was hooked! Combining two of the great passions in my life – what could be better?? After a few emails, I found myself in conversations with the dentist in Sweden who created the Humble Brush and on Skype calls with the dentist in Jerusalem who heads up the Humble Smile Foundation, the arm used to distribute the toothbrushes around the world. Both amazing men! The challenge, however, is that Humble Brushes are not available in the United States yet. That is until NOW! Yes, Drs Alexander Orthodontics is the only dental office in the USA who has partnered and co-branded with Humble Brushes. We are thrilled and honored to be a part of the Humble Brush family. Stay connected to this relationship and see how you can join in by liking the Drs. Alexander Orthodontics Facebook page.