FOR OUR PATIENTS

Mission Statement

Drs. John M. Pinnix IV and George A. Betancourt Our purpose is to enhance quality of life through dentistry, by helping people achieve the highest level of well-being that is appropriate for them.

Our focus is to supply the knowledge and understanding necessary to educate people about maintaining their whole mouth in the best condition possible for their entire life; provide outstanding customer service in a calm, comforting environment ideal for providing personalized dental care; and deliver the highest quality dentistry possible in order to serve the short-range and long-range needs of our patients.

What to Expect from Your First Visit

Your first visit to Advanced Dentistry of Blakeney establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you and is extremely thorough. During the first visit, here is what you can expect from our helpful staff:

Informative dental office tour
Personal introductions to the dental professionals who will be treating you
Full series of digital camera images to assess your oral health as well as your smile
Comprehensive dental exam
Any and all necessary radiographs (x-rays) will be taken
Thorough dental teeth cleaning
Plenty of time to get to know your hygienist and dentist
Opportunity to ask as many questions as you would like along the way

We are also happy to schedule you as quickly as possible if you are having a dental emergency. If you are anxious or need a more complex treatment, sedation is available.

Initial Comprehensive Dental Examination

Your initial dental examination will be comprehensive and includes a visual examination, cosmetic analysis, charting, periodontal (gum and bone) exam, TMJ exam, oral cancer screening, along with diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.

Patient Forms

Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to provide the best possible care for you. It also will help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling. Save time on your first visit to our office by printing out and completing the Patient Registration Form below in advance to your appointment. We look forward to your first visit!

Patient Registration Form

Insurance Accepted

We process all types of dental insurance and any and all claims are filed as a courtesy. Please call our office ahead of scheduling your visit at 704-543-1102 to discuss any of your dental insurance questions. For more information click here.