DENTIST PROFILE

THE SUPER DENTISTS OPEN SIXTH LOCATION IN ESCONDIDO Grand Opening

by SAMANTHA EDWARDS | photo provided by The Super Dentists

Dr. Kami Hoss and The Super Dentists recently announced the opening of their muchanticipated sixth location in Escondido. The new office will feature the first-ever Super Slide for kids (and adults!), transporting them from the main pediatric and orthodontic level to the lower VIP level, where there is a separate lounge and treatment area for teens and parents with amenities like massage chairs, complimentary childcare, aromatherapy, and customized lattes.

The Super Dentists team started to make a positive impact in the Escondido community even before the new office opened. They have been making connections with the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Association, Tourism Board, and local businesses and groups such as IcePlex, San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, and Girl Scouts. The Super Dentists are a premier sponsor of Grin Land at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, an exhibit that shows kids that a visit to the dentist doesn’t have to be scary. They also sponsored the Children’s Stage at the Grand Avenue Festival in October, the Escondido Chamber of Commerce’s Community in Unity event in December, and plan to get involved in more Escondido events in the coming year.

“Escondido is an amazing community and we’re excited to introduce Escondido families to an out-of-this-world dental experience,” said Dr. Kami Hoss. “We look forward to being a good neighbor and are actively seeking additional opportunities to connect with the Escondido community.”

Since 1996, Dr. Kami Hoss and his wife and business partner, Dr. Nazli Keri, have built The Super Dentists into the largest, most trusted, and top-awarded pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and parent dentistry practice in San Diego. All of their dentists who work on kids are specialists in pediatric dentistry, and The Super Dentists use the latest in dental technology to make children’s dental visits more comfortable. The superhero-themed offices feature lounges with games and movies, all with the goal of creating positive associations with going to the dentist.

The Super Dentists Escondido office is now open for business and taking appointments. They will host a grand opening celebration for the community in the spring. The event will include a Free Dental Day, where The Super Dentists provide complimentary dental exams to children in need. For more information visit www.thesuperdentists.com/locations/escondido. 

AT-A-GLANCE

NAME OF BUSINESS: The Super Dentists OWNERS: Dr. Kami Hoss and Dr. Nazli Keri YEARS IN POSITION: 24 YEAR OF ESTABLISHMENT: 1996 ADDRESS: Multiple locations throughout San Diego County: Carmel Valley, Chula Vista, Eastlake, Escondido, Kearny Mesa, and Oceanside WEBSITE: www.TheSuperDentists.com EMAIL: webcontact@thesuperdentists.com PHONE: 1-855-GO-SUPER TEXT: 1-844-765-1234

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