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| A visit to Marysville Dental Care may just give you a reason to smile. Located in Marysville, Kansas, this office offers state-of-the-art dentistry. The staff strives not only to provide all patients with education directed at making informed decisions regarding their oral health needs, but also to ensure a personalized, gentle dental experience, says Dr. David Hamel. Marysville Dental Care is located a short drive down Highway 77 south of Lincoln. Dr. Hamel has been practicing dentistry in Marysville for over 30 years. The practice was in a previous location for 22 years before the current location at 1200 Broadway was remodeled. Dr. Elizabeth Chaloupek has been with the practice since 2009. The patient list at Marysville Dental Care includes local residents, as well as those from the surrounding area. “We may be in a smaller town, but we are on the top of technology,” notes Diane Ronnebaum, patient coordinator at the office. “We have a lot of patients that travel to be here.” The unique position of patient coordinator is one of many features that set Marysville Dental Care apart from other dental clinics, Diane says. Diane began working with Dr. Hamel in 1992 as a dental chairside assistant. She then moved to the front office and worked on the financial aspects of the practice. Now as patient coordinator, Diane says her previous roles have been very beneficial. She explains how the services she performs supporting patients before, during, and after treatments allow patients to be highly involved in making decisions about their own dental care. “It is a role that is very unique,” she says. “Most patients have not encountered dental service quite like this. So many people tell me that they’ve never been given this opportunity before. Sometimes they are having procedures done that they didn’t even know were possible. But at Marysville Dental Care, we offer a partnering with patients to help them achieve all of the goals they have for long-term dental health.” An emphasis on creating and sustaining strong relationships with patients through all phases of their care and treatment helps ensure that outcomes will be as successful and pleasant as possible, she goes on to say. “We begin by developing relationships at the first call. We learn the direction to go,” states Diane. “People are often not aware of the new dental technology and how it has changed. We want to know if the desired end for a patient is functional or aesthetic, or both. Ultimately, we want our patients to hear more than what beautiful crowns they have or what beautiful dentures they have. We want them to hear what a beautiful smile they have.” Many patients feel uneasy and anxious about dental visits, but Diane and the team at Marysville Dental Care deliberately intend to make a difference for their patients by providing a relaxing and positive atmosphere, they say. “For a lot of people, the dental office is not a favorite place to go,” Diane says. “We try to make it as comfortable as we possibly can. We’ll turn your favorite music on, and if you’re chilly we have blankets.” On her blog, “Finding My Place in the World,” patient Caroline Murphy details her experiences at Marysville Dental Care. “The minute I walked into the office I knew this was not like most dentists’ offices,” says Caroline. “The office has a very calming feeling about it, and they never once have made me feel bad about my teeth.” Caroline goes on to talk about the efforts and emphasis both the dentist and the dental hygienist put on her overall satisfaction. They calm her during all of the necessary procedures. “It seems like customer service is becoming less and less common,” Caroline writes. “So when I come across a company that treats me well, I want to talk about it. Marysville Dental Care has such great customer service and will treat you right. Their slogan is ‘Providing gentle dental care,’ and I am so thankful for their care.” Another essential emphasis for the staff at Marysville Dental Care is maintaining a highly skilled team. Continual professional growth is a priority for all staff members. This includes staff development opportunities at dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions where they learn about new techniques, innovative products, and the newest equipment. “Dr. Hamel has always strived to continually educate himself, and in doing so he educates all of us as well on the many options that are out there,” says Diane. “We are blessed to have somebody in this community that is so concerned about his patients and who wants to give the best that’s out there to them. He’s never content with what he already knows. He’s always looking to continually learn. So we are all continually learning too.” Committed to its patients’ health and smiles, Diane says, Marysville Dental Care offers a comprehensive menu of procedures and treatment options. A broad range of the more traditional options such as cleaning, prevention, periodontics, and orthodontics are available. In addition, specialized procedures in the areas of endodontics, oral surgery, restoration, and cosmetic surgery can be performed. Marysville Dental Care also has extensive experience with pediatric dentistry, and offers advanced expertise in the areas of sedation dentistry and laser dentistry. Rapid advancements are being made in areas previously unassociated with dental care, and new information is of interest to the team at Marysville Dental Care. Sleep studies can be conducted to find out if sleep apnea is an issue for patients, and dentistry can offer several treatment options depending on the diagnosis and overall health of the patient. Recent research about neck pain and chronic headaches outlines the remarkable impact improved dental care can have on addressing these often debilitating issues. The staff at Marysville Dental Care prioritizes obtaining a complete review of any relevant medical history that will contribute to profiling the overall health of a patient, specifically detailing any medications and illnesses that may directly affect dental health. “We are very thorough,” says Diane. “We want patients to know that they have options and choices here so they can come to decisions they feel good about. It’s so exciting to help our patients achieve what is often a lifelong dream. Our focus at Marysville Dental Care is that we care far more about our patients than just their teeth.” For additional information about Marysville Dental Care, visit the Web site at www.marysvilledentalcare.com. To schedule an appointment, call 785-562-5529. |
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