Answer: Specialists are dentists, often with advanced training, who limit their practice to one aspect of dentistry. All of our dentists are general dentists, however, we do have dentists in our practice with advanced training and experience and they do offer some services that are typically performed by specialists. In many cases, you can have the service you need, provided by a well trained and experienced professional, at our convenient hours and location, and at significantly lower fees than you would pay a specialist. And, you don't have to be a patient of this practice to take advantage of these specialized services. It is perfectly acceptable to come to this practice for one specific service and then return to your regular dentist for your routine care. Root canals, endodontics, molar root canals, retreating root canals, etc. Dr. Kathleen Hale has extensive postgraduate training in endodontics and has performed literally thousands of root canals. Her endodontic treatment is quick, comfortable, and reasonably priced. Many doctors in this practice and other practices in the area refer their patients to Kathleen for endodontic treatment.

Oral Surgery, Wisdom teeth removal, 3rd molar removals, exposing teeth for orthodontic treatment, and several other services typically performed by oral surgeons are also performed at DDP. Dr. Kenneth Hale has many years of surgical experience and will be happy to review your needs and discuss with you the option of having your care provided in this practice.

Other services that we offer which are sometimes performed by specialists include:
Prosthodontics (dentures, partials, bridges, crowns), Pediatric dentistry (children's dentistry), Implant restoration
TMJ, TMD, facial pain evaluation, and conscious sedation.