SPOTLIGHT ON DENTAL HEALTH
Dr. Nathan J Flesher, his wife Becca and their dog Hank
Dr. Jackilyn Dang
Nathan J Flesher, DMD
Dr. Jackilyn Dang
PRACTICE HISTORY: Dentistry by Nathan J Flesher, DMD, was established January 2016 in a transition involving the 39-year-old practice formerly operated by Dr. David Bridgwater. STAFF: Dr. Flesher heads a small, personable staff consisting of hygienist Jade Hosa, patient care coordinator Connie, and two assistants. His wife Becca, a registered nurse, operates as community outreach coordinator. PHILOSOPHY: 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. EXPERIENCE: After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2014, Dr. Flesher then “followed God’s calling to Texas through the Christian Medical and Dental Association placement program,” ultimately winding up in Pantego. CAREER/PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS: 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 fellow soldiers. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Most Fridays Dr. Flesher can be found performing charitable dentistry at Beautiful Feet Ministries in Fort Worth, where Becca also volunteers on Wednesdays in the medical clinic. The entire team embraces the Golden Rule as stated in Matthew 7:12, volunteering in the community regularly. WHAT MAKES THE PRACTICE SPECIAL: “We are here to educate and support your decisions in a zero-pressure atmosphere,” Dr. Flesher 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.”
PRACTICE HISTORY: Dr. Jackilyn Dang started Great Oak Dental in spring 2013 and added a second practice, Legacy Park Dental, a year and a half ago. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A VISIT: Dr. Dang and her 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. PHILOSOPHY: Dr. Dang, who has practiced dentistry for nine 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. TECHNOLOGY/SERVICES: The 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, to progressively advance teeth into their ideal position, leaving patients with a 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.
Dentistry by Nathan J Flesher, DMD
Legacy Park Dental
3310 W. Park Row Drive • (817) 277-1188 nathanjflesherdmd.com 32
Photo courtesy of Nathan J Flesher
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Great Oak Dental
3851 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., #101 • (817) 789-4488 1001 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd., #129 • (817) 789-4480 greatoakdental.com • legacyparkdental.com