Dental Services

The adage rings true: the mouth is the window into the body. Since 2010, we have made our dental program a core service because we believe whole-person health begins with a smile.

2022 saw us take our dental services to a new level by hiring Parastoo Golestani, DDS, as our inaugural Chief Dental Officer. Dr. Golestani has two decades of experience managing several successful dental practices in the Washington metropolitan area. And in the short time she’s been with us, she’s already used her acumen to help streamline our processes and bolster our workforce.

New leadership will mean growth for our already robust dental program. But we always remember that it takes a team to make a difference. We are proud to work alongside an elite group of hygienists, dentists, and dental assistants who find their meaning in healing.

Dental exams

3,277 patients provided with dental exams, 30% increase from last year Preventative care

1,891 prophylaxis treatments

Dental exams detect common disorders, including gingivitis and tooth decay, enabling early intervention before issues worsen. They’re not nice-to-have; they’re a must-have. The problem is that not enough of our neighbors are receiving their six-month checkup, with cost the most oftcited reason for the delay.

The best medicine is preventative medicine. We completed 1,891 prophylaxis treatments for 1,733 patients and 1,665 fluoride treatments for 1,323 patients.

And as with all our services, education is the pillar of every appointment. We work alongside our patients to demonstrate techniques that help keep their mouths healthy. As a result, everyone who steps inside our dental clinic leaves with resources that prepare them to take the lead in guarding their dental health.

Visiting the dentist can be a frightening experience, but it doesn’t have to be. All it takes is the right approach from a clinician who cares. Dr. Vaughan Wright knows what to do.

Dr. Wright joined our dental team in 2018 and has become a source of strength for patients ever since. This recent patient testimonial says it all.*

“As a child, I had a very unkind experience that made me fear going to the dentist. And over this journey in life, I’ve had a few health concerns that required medication which ate at my teeth years ago.

I have been a patient with CCI for over a year now, and Dr. Wright is my dentist. He is an asset to CCI. He could be working anywhere, but he is here helping people like me regain their confidence. I appreciate Dr. Wright taking the time to give advice and recommendations. He is gentle, respectful, and courteous. He makes sure you understand. You can’t help but feel the generosity of his heart through his hands.

My mouth was so bad that I could not get proper nutrients, but not anymore. I can chew better, I feel better, no more migraines, no more hiding my smile. My heart condition has improved. I still have a way to go, but it won’t be long before my smile is back with sparkle and shine.

I thank the Lord God for creating Dr. Wright and his hands to help people like me.”

1,188 patients received behavioral health services

6,505 behavioral health visits

1,418 Substance use disorder visits