News & Events Archive

Coast Dental to open first California practice in Napa on May 14. Dr. Randall Kline providing comprehensive family dentistry at Coast Dental Napa using advanced technology. Over 200 dental insurance plans accepted. Special offers available.
04-30-2012
NAPA, CA (April 30, 2012) – The first dental practice in California to bear the Coast Dental name will open May 14 in Napa at 2016 Jefferson St., where Randall Kline, D.D.S., will provide comprehensive family dentistry services to adults and children starting at age 7. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans and can usually accommodate dental emergencies the same day. For an appointment call (707) 603-4955 or visit www.CoastDental.com/Napa.

Coast Dental Acworth is Sporting a Fresh, New Decor
03-29-2012
ACWORTH, Georgia - Patients at Coast Dental Acworth will be greeted with a welcoming new decor at their next office visit. The practice, located in the Publix shopping center on Baker Road east of Cowan Road, was refreshed with bright, modern colors in new carpet, paint and artwork. Dr. Arti Lamba and her team invite the public to join them for an open house on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will feature food, music, face painting and prizes.

Coast Dental Welcomes Orthodontist Lauren Lockhart, DDS; Offers Affordable Braces Options in Tampa Area
03-23-2012
TAMPA, Fla. (March 23, 2012) — Patients in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough and Polk counties have a new option for affordable braces now that orthodontist Lauren Lockhart, DDS, has joined Coast Dental. Dr. Lockhart accepts most dental insurance and offers free consultations. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children first consult an orthodontist at age 7. For a limited time, Dr. Lockhart is offering adults and teens special savings on both traditional metal braces, and near invisible braces with clear brackets. Monthly payments start at $99 with $199 down on a 24-month treatment program. For offer details and appointments, visit CoastDentalOrtho.com.

New Product Offers Fast, Effective and Affordable Professional Tooth Whitening in About 30 Minutes
02-02-2012
TAMPA, FL (February 2, 2012) – SmileCare introduced patients to a new professional tooth whitening option that can get teeth up to 8 shades whiter in about half the time of other professional products. BriteOn! is now available in 56 SmileCare and Nevada Dental Associates offices in California and Nevada for just $199. For a limited time, patients will receive a BriteOn! touch-up pen containing a two-month supply of whitening agent when they complete BriteOn! treatment. The pen can erase food and beverage stains that can blemish a newly whitened smile. To schedule an appointment for BriteOn!, visit www.SmileCare.com or call (800) 32-SMILE.

Dr. Cindy Roark Honored For Leadership at Coast Dental
12-30-2011
Tampa, FL (December 30, 2011) - Cindy V. Roark, DMD, was honored by Business Leader as a 2011 Woman Extraordinaire from a field of 1,700 nominees. In her role as chief clinical director for Coast Dental, P.A., Dr. Roark is an influential leader who has had an extraordinary impact on Coast Dental's success. In August, Coast Dental Services, Inc. became the fifth largest dental services organization in the U.S. with the acquisition of SmileCare, a California-based dental practice management company with 57 dental offices. Coast Dental has continued to grow and now has 183 locations in five states. Dr. Roark manages the licensed clinicians, helps introduce new technologies and services, oversees quality assurance, and provides professional development opportunities.

Going to the Dentist Just Got More Convenient in Spring Hill, Florida
11-29-2011
Spring Hill, FL (November 29, 2011) – Coast Dental is celebrating the grand opening of its second Hernando County practice. Coast Dental Spring Hill East opened today near Publix in the Barclay Crossing Plaza, 14381 Spring Hill Dr. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans and can usually accommodate dental emergencies the same day. For an appointment call (352) 556-0029 or visit www.CoastDental.com/SpringHillEast.

Tampa Blogger Garners National Attention, Invitation to Global New Media Event. Coast Dental Blog Founder Beth Gaddis Wins All-Access Pass to BlogWorld in Los Angeles.
10-17-2011
TAMPA, FL (October 17, 2011) - Beth Gaddis, Coast Dental’s online community manager, is gaining national recognition for the company’s patient-focused social media efforts. Gaddis launched the Coast Dental blog, www.coastdental.com/blog , in July and manages social media and the online reputation of the company that provides dental care in 182 offices in five states. She was recently selected by Social Media Explorer founder Jason Falls as the sole winner of a free full-access pass to BlogWorld & New Media Expo. BlogWorld is a three-day educational event that will bring together more than 200 speakers who are at the top of their fields in new media content, digital marketing, search engine optimization, syndication, social media and more in Los Angeles November 3-5.

Coast Dental Relocates West Palm Beach Practice to Boynton Beach, Florida.
09-13-2011
Boynton Beach, FL (September 13, 2011) – To better serve patients, Paul Krykhtin, DDS, relocated his Coast Dental practice from West Palm Beach to Boynton Beach. Coast Dental Boynton Beach recently opened in the Boynton Beach Plaza at 4756 N. Congress Avenue and is accepting new patients. Dr. Krykhtin and his friendly, caring staff provide comprehensive family dentistry services to adults and children starting at age 10. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans and can usually accommodate dental emergencies the same day. For an appointment call (561) 868-0900 or visit www.CoastDental.com/office/BoyntonBeach.

New Coast Dental Practice Opens in Marietta, Georgia
08-08-2011
Marietta, GA (August 8, 2011) – Min Kwak,DDS, is offering free exams and x-rays to new patients who do not have dental insurance in the new Coast Dental Cheatham Hill practice that just opened next to Starbucks in Battlefield Village, 1721 Powder Springs Road. The Cheatham Hill practice is the 30th Coast Dental practice to open in Georgia. Dr. Kwak provides comprehensive family dentistry services to adults and children starting at age 6. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans and can usually accommodate dental emergencies the same day. For an appointment call (770) 293-0605 or visit www.CoastDental.com/CheathamHill.

Coast Dental Completes Acquisition of SmileCare
08-02-2011
TAMPA, FL (August 2, 2011) – Coast Dental Services, Inc., has completed the acquisition of the assets of Dental Technology, Inc. (DTI), doing business as SmileCare, and Community Dental Services, Inc., a California licensed health care service plan. DTI and its subsidiaries operate 57 SmileCare dental practices in California, Nevada and Texas, and employ 1,200 staff members, including 130 dentists. All SmileCare dental centers will continue to operate under the SmileCare brand name. SmileCare offers a full range of family dental care, including general dentistry, hygiene and specialty care, such as orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontics, endodontics, and pedodontics.

Newest Coast Dental Office in Riverview, Florida Features Advanced Technology
07-01-2011
Riverview, FL (July1, 2011) – Coast Dental recently opened its 94th Florida location in Riverview at 10625 Big Bend Road where Dr. Jeffrey May is providing comprehensive family dentistry services to adults and children starting at age 10. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans and can usually accommodate dental emergencies the same day. For an appointment call (813) 549-0931 or visit www.CoastDental.com/Riverview. Dr. May and several staff members speak Spanish fluently.

Plant City Residents Have a New Reason to Smile
06-13-2011
Plant City, FL (June 13, 2011) – Coast Dental, the Southeast’s leading provider of dental care, is celebrating the grand opening of its first Plant City practice and its 91st in Florida. Coast Dental Plant City opened today at 1912 West Reynolds Street near South Florida Baptist Hospital. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans and can often accommodate dental emergencies the same day. For an appointment call (813) 567-7001 or visit www.CoastDental.com/PlantCity. Several staff members speak Spanish fluently.

Coast Dental Welcomes New Dentist in Alpharetta; Gives Practice a Fresh, Modern Décor.
06-08-2011
ALPHARETTA, GA (June 8, 2011) – Coast Dental Holcomb Bridge has a fresh, new look and an addition to the clinical team. The décor in the practice, located in Alpharetta at 8465 Holcomb Bridge Road, was refreshed with bright, modern colors in the new carpet, paint and artwork in preparation for the arrival of the newest member of the clinical team, Dr. Arleen Albert. Dr. Albert is a general dentist who provides a full range of comprehensive dental services to adults and children starting at age 3. She helps patients get healthy and beautiful smiles by offering dental exams, cleanings, periodontal (gum) therapy, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, partials, teeth whitening procedures, veneers, bonding, implant restorations, extractions and root canals.

Coast Dental Gives Naples Residents a New Reason to Smile
05-13-2011
Naples, FL (May 13, 2011) – Coast Dental, the Southeast’s leading provider of dental care, is celebrating the grand opening of its third Naples practice and its 91st in Florida. Coast Dental East Naples is located in the Shops at Hammock Cove near Publix at 4388 Thomasson Drive. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans and provides same-day emergency treatment. Call (239) 417-1553 or visit www.CoastDental.com/EastNaples for an appointment.

Coast Dental Gives Oviedo Residents a New Reason to Smile
05-10-2011
OVIEDO, FL (May 10, 2011) – Coast Dental, the Southeast’s leading provider of dental care, is celebrating the grand opening of its first dental practice in Oviedo and its 90th in Florida. Coast Dental Oviedo is located in the Lockwood Village Plaza near Winn Dixie at 1013 Lockwood Blvd. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The practice accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans and provides same-day emergency treatment. Call (407) 278-0934 or visit www.CoastDental.com/Oviedo for an appointment.

Coast Dental to Acquire the Assets of SmileCare
05-03-2011
TAMPA, FL (May 3, 2011) – Coast Dental Services, Inc., announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Dental Technology, Inc. (DTI), doing business as SmileCare, and Community Dental Services, Inc., a California licensed health care service plan. DTI and its subsidiaries operate 57 SmileCare dental practices in California, Nevada and Texas, employing 1,200 staff members, including 130 dentists. The transaction is expected to close upon final approval by the California Department of Managed Health Care.

Coast Dental Welcomes New Dentist in Fayetteville, Georgia
04-27-2011
FAYETTEVILLE, GA (April 27, 2011) – Coast Dental recently welcomed Carlos Ramos, DMD, a general dentist, to the Fayetteville, Georgia practice located at 805 South Glynn Street. Dr. Ramos is accepting new patients and can often provide same day emergency treatment. The practice accepts over 200 dental insurance plans and is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Convenient online appointment scheduling and new patient specials are available at CoastDental.com/Fayetteville. To reach the practice directly, call (770) 460-6651.

Your smile might be hiding a deadly secret. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
03-30-2011
TAMPA, FL (March 30, 2011) - When Oscar winner Michael Douglas disclosed his late-stage oral cancer diagnosis last year, new light was shed on this hidden health threat. Oral cancer is uncontrolled growth of cells that can affect the lip, tongue, mouth or throat. It can first appear as a tiny sore or spot anywhere in the mouth but often has no symptoms in the early stages.

Coast Dental Welcomes New Dentist in St. Augustine; Now Offering Evening Appointments
11-29-2010
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL — Coast Dental recently welcomed Dr. Sonam Hasija to the Anastasia Island practice and added evening hours to make it easier and more convenient for patients to fit a dental appointment into their busy schedule. The practice is now open until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To schedule an appointment, call (904) 471-3291 or visit www.CoastDental.com/AnastasiaIsland. The practice is located in the Anastasia Plaza, 1081 AIA Beach Boulevard, and accepts more than 200 dental insurance plans. Dental emergencies can often be accommodated within one business day.

Coast Dental Bringing Healthy Smiles to Newnan, Georgia
09-08-2010
NEWNAN, GA (September 8, 2010) — Coast Dental, the Southeast’s leading provider of quality dental care, announces the grand opening of its newest dental practice in Newnan — its 30th practice in Georgia. Coast Dental Newnan is conveniently located in Stonewall Square at 20 Baker Road, at the corner of Col. Joe M. Jackson Medal of Honor Highway. For a limited time, the practice is offering a free exam and x-rays to new patients who do not have dental insurance. Call the office at (678) 854-0169 for offer details and to schedule an appointment. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and also offers the convenience of online appointment scheduling at www.CoastDental.com/Newnan.

Coast Dental is First Group Practice to Use New Technology to Detect Oral Cancer
07-21-2010
Identafi® 3000 ultra helps identify and detect precancerous and cancerous oral lesions. Advanced screening exams are now available at all 119 Coast Dental practices in Florida and Georgia. TAMPA, FL - Coast Dental is now armed with the first and only multispectral imaging device for detecting oral cancer at its earliest and most curable stages. Oral cancer kills 21 people a day because it is usually diagnosed too late. Coast Dental, the leading dental practice in the Southeast, now uses Identafi 3000 ultra – an advanced screening tool – in all 119 practices to help dentists see more than is possible during a conventional exam.

Coast Dental Bringing More Smiles to Lakeland
07-09-2010
NORTH LAKELAND, FL — Coast Dental, the Southeast’s leading provider of quality dental care, is celebrating the grand opening of its third dental practice in Lakeland. The opening marks Coast Dental’s 90th practice in Florida.Coast Dental North Lakeland is conveniently located in the Plantation Square shopping center, next to Publix, at 5381 N. Socrum Loop Road. You’re invited to tour the Coast Dental North Lakeland practice and meet the dentist at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on July 13 with the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. Guests can enter to win Sonicare toothbrushes and dental hygiene products at the event.

Coast Dental Opens New Practice in Atlanta
06-02-2010
ALTANTA, GA — Coast Dental announced the opening of its 29th dental practice in the Greater Atlanta area. Coast Dental Cascade is located in Southwest Atlanta at 3660 Cascade Road SW in the Utoy Springs Shopping Center next to Starbucks. The practice is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Emergencies and walk-ins are welcome. The practice accepts over 200 dental insurance plans and is offering a free exam and x-rays to patients who do not have dental benefits. For offer details, appointments and additional grand opening specials, call (678) 891-0069 or visit www.CoastDental.com/Cascade.

Invisalign - Save $500 on a straighter, whiter smile at Coast Dental Clearwater - Invisalign clear aligners make treatment virtually undetectable.
11-17-2009
CLEARWATER, FL — Coast Dental Clearwater is offering a $500 savings package on professional whitening and Invisalign treatment, a clear alternative to metal braces, for patients who want to correct gapped, crowded or crooked teeth without the drawbacks of traditional orthodontic treatment. The package includes a free Invisalign consultation; $250 discount on treatment of two arches; and a free professional whitening kit. The offer is available to patients who begin Invisalign treatment by January 31, 2010. Call (727) 799- 1010 for a free consultation with Dr. Athanasius Morcos, an Invisalign-certified general dentist, and offer details. The practice is located at 23680 US Highway 19 North.

Coast Dental Now a Lumineers Provider
10-23-2009
ATLANTA, GA — Coast Dental is now offering smile makeovers with Lumineers ultra-thin veneers to patients who want a beautiful, white smile without the shots and drilling of traditional veneers. Lumineers veneers provide a great way to cosmetically correct crooked, gapped, misshapen and dull teeth in just two visits, and create smiles that are attractive and natural-looking.

Coast Dental Opens New Office in St. Lucie West September 28
09-22-2009
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL — Coast Dental announces the grand opening of its 116th dental practice, Coast Dental St. Lucie West, on September 28 in the Seacoast Banking Centre, 1100 SW St. Lucie West Boulevard. The Lucie County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting on October 15 from 8-9 a.m. and refreshments will be provided by Panera Bread®. The public is invited to meet Dr. Quinton Hedgepeth and his caring dental team. Dr. Hedgepeth accepts dental emergencies and same day treatment is available. Call (772) 343-0179 for an appointment and visit www.CoastDental.com/StLucieWest for grand opening savings.

Coast Dental Opens New Office in St. Lucie West September 28
09-22-2009
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL — Coast Dental announces the grand opening of its 116th dental practice, Coast Dental St. Lucie West, on September 28 in the Seacoast Banking Centre, 1100 SW St. Lucie West Boulevard. The Lucie County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting on October 15 from 8-9 a.m. and refreshments will be provided by Panera Bread®. The public is invited to meet Dr. Quinton Hedgepeth and his caring dental team. Dr. Hedgepeth accepts dental emergencies and same day treatment is available. Call (772) 343-0179 for an appointment and visit www.CoastDental.com/StLucieWest for grand opening savings.

Coast Dental Deploys Demandforce D3 Communications Platform
09-11-2009
TAMPA, FL and SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Coast Dental and Demandforce today announced a multi-year agreement to roll out Demandforce D3, a web-based patient communications and reputational marketing software platform, to 115 Coast Dental practices in Florida and Georgia. Coast Dental, the leading dental provider in the Southeast, selected Demandforce after completing a successful 10-month pilot.

Dr. Vik Bhatia Joins Marietta Office
10-09-2008
Vik Bhatia, DMD, joined Coast Dental’s Marietta office located at 4001 Canton Highway and is accepting new patients. The office accepts dental emergencies and most dental insurance plans.

Dr. Farzana Uddin Joins Longwood Office
09-03-2008
Farzana Uddin, DMD, joined Coast Dental’s Longwood office located at 1979 Longwood Lake Mary Road and is accepting new patients. The public is invited to the office to meet Dr. Uddin at a free open house on September 24 from 4-6 p.m.

Dr. Richard Paternoster Joins South Port Richey Office
08-19-2008
Richard Paternoster, DDS, joined Coast Dental’s South Port Richey office located at 9721 US 19 and is accepting new patients. The office accepts most dental insurance plans and is open Monday- Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For appointments call (727) 297-6635. For driving directions and special offers, go to www.CoastDental.com/SouthPortRichey.

Periodontist Services Now Available in Sprayberry, Fayetteville, Stone Mountain and Buckhead
08-08-2008
Coast Dental is now offering the services of a periodontist in its Stone Mountain, Fayetteville, Buckhead and Sprayberry locations. Michael Quinn, DMD, a board certified periodontist, is accepting new patients and most dental insurance plans. Patients do not have to be affiliated with Coast Dental to see Dr. Quinn.

Oral Surgeon Now Offering Services in Duluth & Stone Mountain
07-09-2008
Coast Dental is now offering oral surgery services in offices located in Stone Mountain and Duluth. Cecil P. Stancil, Jr., D.D.S., an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is accepting new patients and most dental insurance plans. Patients do not have to be affiliated with Coast Dental to see Dr. Stancil.

Dental Health More Than a Pretty Smile
05-01-2008
The Daytona News-Journal story discusses the link between oral and overall health and explains how patients can act to prevent periodontal disease.