ORANGE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Western Dental, one of the nation’s largest dental providers and the
largest provider of dental services in California, announced today
another pediatric dental office will join the Western Dental Kids family.
Formerly Kid Smiles, the popular converted office is located in the
Whittwood Town Center at 15634 Whittwood Lane in Whittier, Calif.
The Whittier location was part of the Children’s Dental Group offices
acquired by Western Dental late last year. All eight Children’s Dental
offices will be converted to Western Dental Kids by year end, along with
another 14 Kids Dental Kare offices recently acquired. All Western
Dental Kids locations accept most forms of dental insurance, including
Medi-Cal Dental.
“Pediatric dentistry is a very important and rapidly growing area for
Western Dental,” said Dr. John Luther, Chief Dental Officer. “With our
focus on Western Dental Kids throughout the state, we’re expanding
access to care for thousands of California kids, including services like
fluoride treatments, dental sealants to help prevent cavities, and a
full-service orthodontics department.”
The Whittier office transformation includes exterior signage, new
interior colors and a renovated office design with bright, fun graphics.
“Parents are particularly pleased with the new office décor,” said Dr.
Corina Ramirez, Pediatric Director for Western Dental. “Children like
coming here, which makes a trip to the dentist easy for everyone.”
An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony is planned.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.westerndental.com
or call 1-800-6-DENTAL.
ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL
Western Dental (with its affiliates, including Brident Dental &
Orthodontics) is one of the nation’s largest dental providers and is the
leader in accessible, affordable oral healthcare, serving approximately
2.4 million patient visits annually in 246 affiliated offices throughout
California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. In addition to general
dentistry, it offers orthodontics, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry,
periodontics and endodontics in its offices, creating a convenient full
service “Dental Home.”
In California, Western Dental is the leading provider of services to
both adults and children in the Medi-Cal Dental program – part of the
public insurance program that provides health care benefits for more
than 13 million low-income individuals and families. Western Dental
dentists provided care to more than a half-million Denti-Cal
beneficiaries in 2017 and is committed to continuing to partner with the
State to help improve the program.
All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality
assurance system that monitors patient visits, treatments, dental staff
and clinical performance to enable high-quality care. To learn more
about Western Dental or inquire about an office in your community, visit www.westerndental.com
or call 1-800-6-DENTAL.
