Profiles in Dentistry
APRIL 2020
38
SPECIAL ADVERTSING SECTION
LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS
halen Dentistry opened its doors 11 years ago with the slogan and mantra, “Experience the Difference.” Ryan Whalen, DDS, explains how visiting the doctor/dentist used to be his least favorite thing, due to appointment time constraints, confusing pricing, and often uninviting environments. He and his team of two office administrators, three dental hygienists, two dental assistants and one furry “dental” dog prioritize their attention on each and every patient and their individual needs. They want their patients to feel at home and like they are visiting family when they come into the office. Whalen Dentistry is a general dental practice that provides top-level preventative, cosmetic and restorative dental services to individuals and families in the Lake Norman community. They want their office to feel different than the typical dentist’s office of the past. To provide convenience to patients, Whalen Dentistry schedules appointments as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 5:30 p.m. They provide tailored financial arrangement options, greet every patient by name (and Beamer’s wagging tail), and go the extra mile to explain dental insurance and coverage because it can often be confusing if you don’t work in the medical field. Patients can expect to relax while watching their favorite show during an appointment, as each room has its own TV, and Dr. Whalen will ensure each patient leaves the office only with a thorough understanding of any treatment options. “We only hire the best talent with the brightest and warmest smiles so that our patients feel comforted knowing they’re in the best hands,” says Dr. Whalen, who attended Virginia Tech for his undergraduate degree and West Virginia University School of Dentistry. “And we have always been focused on state-of-the-art equipment and procedures—making appointments quick and painless, offering same day crowns with CEREC technology, becoming an
Ryan Whalen, DDS expert in Invisalign, and so much more. We live for doing whatever we can to make our patients’ lives easy.” Whalen Dentistry also loves to be out and about in the Lake Norman community. They hold staff outings and meals at local businesses, sponsor local organizations like Cornelius recreational basketball teams and Lake Norman Giants cheerleading,
21025 Catawba Ave., Ste. 102 Cornelius
and participate in and attend as many local volunteer events and festivities as they can. Dr. Whalen says his office is fortunate to be one among many great dental providers in our area. He and his team bring their best to work every day so they can transform the dental experience and make it a happy one, while striving to be best in class.
704.655.2292 www.WhalenDentistry.com