Ocean Dental Secures Plans to Open Practice in Fayetteville
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Contact: Kaycee Brandon 405.707.6133
Ashley Gobble, Director of Office Development with Ocean Dental, said the target date for the opening is June 30th. The Fayetteville clinic will be the fifth Ocean Dental clinic in Arkansas.
The clinic will serve those children and young adults up to 20 years of age who are ARKids A & B and SoonerCare card holders. What began a decade ago as a simple desire to meet the needs of some local kids whose parents were unable to find a dentist who accepted Medicaid has grown into a unique, thriving organization. Ocean Dental delivers high quality dental care to this underserved group of people and is now accepting appointments for their new clinic in Fayetteville.
"According to the American Dental Association, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease." This, when combined with their findings that children from the lower socio-economic group often leave dental needs untreated, moved our founder, Dr. Chad Hoecker, into action.
Dr. Hoecker has now rallied a team of professionals to not only join him in his concern, but to be the positive solution. Ocean Dental strives to create a great emotional and physiological experience for our patients and we are excited to get started in Fayetteville," said Ocean Dental Chief Operating Officer Joe Akin.
To help accomplish these goals, Dr. Hoecker and team have incorporated into each clinic a brightly-colored, inviting, ocean-themed atmosphere with televisions above each chair and an interactive children's play area. Additionally, highly skilled doctors and a friendly, professional staff employ the latest techniques, quality materials and state-of-the-art equipment for ideal dental treatment. Akin said the local staff of 7 people will be prepared to offer their patients an "Ocean experience."
"More than 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental illness. That's just one example of the ripple effect caused when dental needs aren't met early on. So, not only do we contribute to one child's health, but we chip away at startling statistics like this along the way," said Akin. "Ocean Dental believes the type of payment should never dictate the availability of quality dental care."
To make an appointment at Ocean Dental, 745 E. Joyce, Suite 221 in Nelsons Crossing, call 479-443-1888. For more information about Ocean Dental employment in Fayetteville call 405.707.0600 or visit www.oceandental.net
Ocean Dental will open its fifth location in Arkansas on June 30th in Fayetteville. Ocean Dental provides general dentistry to patients ages 20 and under and proudly accepts ARKids and Soonercare.