WHAT IS A PROSTHODONTIST?

Prosthodontists are dental specialists that restore and replacement of teeth. After completing four years of dental school, prosthodontists receive three additional years of specialized training in an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited graduate education program. Prosthodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the ADA. Serving as the “architect” of a dental treatment plan, prosthodontists collaborate with general dentists, specialists and other health professionals to develop solutions to your dental concern. 

ABOUT THE DOCTOR

Dr. Michael P. Gurklis graduated from the college of dentistry at the University of Florida as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.). Dr. Gurklis then obtained higher qualifications in dentistry by continuing his training at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he completed a Post Graduate Residency Program in Prosthodontics. Dr. Gurklis takes pride in providing attractive comfortable and functional solutions for replacing teeth using modern technology and the highest quality of materials. 

ABOUT OUR PRACTICE

As a dental expert in the field of prosthodontics, Dr. Gurklis is able to treat many different dental conditions such as:

• Oral Reconstruction

• Crowns and Bridge

• Dentures and Partials

• Esthetic Dentistry

• Implant Prosthetics

• Composite Restorations

• Preventative Care

APPOINTMENTS

Our office is open for dental services Monday through Thursday 8 am until 5 pm and Friday 8 am until 12 pm. Every effort is made to schedule your appointment as timely and conveniently as possible. If you can not keep your schedule appointment, please provide 24 hours notice so that someone else may use that time. 

PAYMENTS

Payment is due at the time services are rendered. We accept personal checks, cash, and most major credit cards. We are happy to complete your insurance form in an acceptable way that receives the best return for you. Our office will submit charges for services to your insurance company for you to be reimbursed. We consider you, the patient, primarily responsible for the account. 

HIPAA

According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), all patient health information is only used and disclosed to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations, If a patient desires access to his or her medical records, he or she should submit a request in writing. 

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