Advanced Dental Implant Center of Tacoma is home to a team of highly-experienced dentists committed to restoring smiles and enhancing lives. Our mission is straightforward: to provide advanced, permanent solutions for tooth replacement that are meticulously tailored to each patient’s individual needs. We take pride in offering comprehensive dental care all under one roof.
Whether you need preventive services, smile makeovers or complex procedures, our all-inclusive approach ensures that every aspect of your dental care is expertly managed. From initial consultations to crafting custom prosthetics, and performing precise procedures using advanced technology, we prioritize your comfort, safety, and optimal outcomes at every step.
Dr. Smith is a Washington native who attended Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he majored in Biology and Chemistry and graduated with high honors. He then attended the prestigious University of Washington School of Dentistry, finishing first in his class each of the four years and receiving numerous awards and honors for his academic and clinical abilities. After dental school, Dr. Smith completed an additional year of specialized training at the University of Washington Medical Center, the Seattle VA Hospital, and Harborview Hospital. This training provided him with advanced skills in dealing with medically complex patients and IV sedation. Since graduating in 2010, Dr. Smith has become known for his expertise in implant placement and restoration, having successfully placed more than 6,000 implants.
Dr. Hockins holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Colorado, where he graduated with honors. Based on his courses and successful cases, he has been awarded the Invisalign® Gold Provider designation. He is designated a Hiossen® Implant research consultant after placing over one thousand successful implants.
During your initial visit with our team, you can expect a warm welcome. Once settled, you’ll meet with one of our experienced dentists for a personalized consultation. This is an opportunity for us to gain insight into your medical history, address any dental concerns you may have, and discuss your smile goals.
To thoroughly assess your oral health, we’ll utilize advanced digital diagnostics and conduct a comprehensive exam, allowing us to pinpoint the root cause of any issues. From there, we’ll collaborate to create a tailored treatment plan to address your specific needs and achieve your desired outcomes.
Round Rock is owned by Tom Kennedy, DDS under Affordable Dentures & Implants – Texas, PLLC
Denver is owned by Anthony Narajna, DDS under Affordable Dentures & Implants – Denver, PLLC
Advanced Dental Implant Center are part of a professional affiliation of dental implant practices operated by oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, and restorative dentists. With the specialized techniques used by Advanced Dental Implant Center, such as zygomatic and pterygoid implants, nearly all patients qualify for same day dental implants from a dental perspective. Prospective patients require an initial workup that includes an oral examination, 3D radiographic evaluation, and medical history consultation. Some patients with certain medical histories may not qualify for surgical treatment. “Teeth-in-a-day”, “one day implant teeth”, “same day implant teeth”, etc. refers to the fact that on the day of surgery, patients will have teeth removed (unless all teeth are already missing, dental implants placed, and a screw retained prosthesis secured to these implants on the same day as the surgery. While this first set of teeth are permanent in the fact that they are secured to the dental implants by screws, these teeth are typically not the final set of teeth as the patient will be allowed to heal prior to the delivery of the final set of teeth. Furthermore, the patient will be allowed to suggest desired changes to the initial set of teeth prior to the fabrication of the final set of teeth. The initial set of screw retained implant teeth are permanent in the fact that they are not removable by the patient and can only be removed by personnel in a dental office. With proper care and maintenance, dental implants can last a lifetime depending on the age of the patient when the implants were originally placed. Studies show that dental implants can last over 25 years with proper home care and regular professional maintenance.
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