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Collaboration , Communication , and Caring
ESSENTIAL ENDODONTICS by Tina Cauller
E ssential Endodontics was first founded in Fort Worth in 2009 and this year celebrates the 12th anniversary of the practice . Since its inception in 2009 , Essential Endodontics has grown to eight locations – Fort Worth , Burleson , Mansfield , the Alliance area in North Fort Worth , Colleyville , Denton , Little Elm , and Waco . Dr . Chris Yelton points out , “ All of our offices have state-of-the-art equipment and some of the most talented endodontists in the country . Our offices are strategically placed so that all the locations can collaborate to give rapid access to care and provide the highest level of professional service to the dental offices we serve .”
The underlying principle for Essential Endodontics is to put patient care first , a commitment that every doctor in the practice takes very seriously . “ While this concept may seem commonplace , I believe we take it to the next level .” Dr . Yelton explains . “ Our philosophy of receiving emergency patients promptly and providing care for them in the moment of need is something we pride ourselves on and practice daily . If a referring office calls one of our offices about a patient in pain , our team makes sure that they are received and cared for as quickly as possible . When my office manager asks me if we can accommodate an emergency , my most typical response is to see if they can come right now . We empathize with any patient who is in pain due to a dental emergency – they need to be seen now .”
Dr . Jeffrey Saunders notes , “ Our group of talented endodontists and support staff ensures that our patients can be seen in a timely manner and that they have the full spectrum of endodontic care available to them .”
“ I am very proud to work with an excellent team of caring professionals who are passionate about the well-being of our patients ,” notes Dr . Miguel Martinez . “ We , at Essential Endodontics , know that when a patient experiences an unexpected emergency situation with their smile , such as tooth pain , an abscess , a fractured or a cracked tooth , this can create a great
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