Mary Sanders, D.M.D. Comprehensive Dentistry
Entering Dr. Mary Sanders office immediately communicates to patients that they are about to have an experience of dental care unlike any other. The waiting room looks like a welcoming living room in someone’s home. “Patients joke that they’d like to come in and relax even when they don’t have an appointment,” Dr. Sanders says. “Coming to our office is a great experience, and we guarantee it.” To accomplish that, her staff has been rigorously trained to provide highly personalized care for patients with a great emphasis on customer service. Dr. Sanders also has made significant investments in advanced dental technology, such as a CEREC® dental milling machine that allows patients to receive crowns in one visit eliminating the need for a temporary crown and return visit. She has added a special light that allows detection of precancerous lesions in very early stages, which could be life-saving. A great smile is always a goal, but Dr. Sanders educates patients about the correlation between good oral health and the overall health of the body. Studies have shown that good oral hygiene lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and pancreatic cancer and helps diabetics stabilize sugar levels. Dr. Sanders grew up in Dunnellon helping out after school in a dental practice where her Mom worked and studied commercial art before graduating from the University of Florida’s dental college. She applies her artistic skill in her cosmetic dentistry work, but never loses sight of the fact that teeth should be both beautiful and functional. “When you can make a difference in a patient’s life by changing their 2677 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239 941.366.0616 info@marysandersdentistry.com MarySandersDentistry.com
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appearance and witnessing the tears that come when they look at what you’ve done, that’s what this is all about for me,” she says, “and I know I’ve also helped make them healthier.” scenesarasota.com