Friday, December 1, 2017

Hate the Waiting Game?


In today’s hustle and bustle, always-on-the-go lifestyles, it’s no surprise that people are always looking to get things done more quickly.

As corporate dental practices continue to pop up in the most convenient of places, it’s important that our patients (and potential patients!) understand just what sets us apart.

But don’t take our word for it; here’s what our patients who have visited corporate offices have to say:

·         “I scheduled an appointment for a cleaning, but waited almost two hours before I was even seated! The worst part? The same thing happened to my husband a few days later.”

·         “Every visit there’s a new doctor. I feel like treatment is always changing and I don’t even know the person digging around in my mouth.”

·         “When scheduling I’ve had to call repeatedly and leave messages. When they do answer or call back, their hours are so limited that it’s difficult to schedule. I don’t know what would happen in a true dental emergency!”

·         “The staff rarely make me feel like I’m more than a number. I imagine their turnover is high because it always seems like there’s someone new and not quite trained.”

·         “I just had a crown done a few months ago and it’s already giving me issues. I was told there’s nothing that they can do and the crown will need to be redone – at full price!”

Here’s how we’re different:

·         We value our patients’ time. We do not double book and rarely do patients even find themselves with time to take a seat in our reception area.

·         Dr. Gardner has proudly served Montgomery County for 27 years. He and Dr.  Romeo consider their patients extended family and enjoy hearing and learning about their personal lives. Continuity of treatment is incredibly important to both of them.

·         All patients are given the doctors’ personal cell phone numbers in the event of any emergency. In addition, our phones are answered 24/7 by a friendly team member, not an answering service. Call by 12 pm and you’ll be seen for a dental emergency the same day – guaranteed! We also proudly offer early morning and late afternoon appointments to accommodate even the most complicated of schedules.

·         We pride ourselves on our customer service. It is the goal of each team member to over deliver and make sure that our patients have an exceptional experience in our office. We don’t take hiring lightly – all of our team members are cross-trained to better serve you!

·         Our doctors stand behind their work. So much so that as long as patients maintain their regular cleanings, work is Waran’teeth’ed a minimum of five years 
For more information please visit us at www.drtimgardner.com
To schedule your reservation please give our office at 936-585-4353

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

6th Annual Dentistry for Veterans


Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center, armed with staff and volunteers, is out to change lives by offering free dentistry to the veterans of Montgomery County as they host the 6th Annual Dentistry for Veterans event.

The event will take place Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the office of Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center, at 951 Lone Star Parkway in Montgomery. Prescreening is preferred and those who qualify are asked to call beginning Monday, October 2 to make a pre-screening reservation.

The event will treat those who have honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces. There will be no cost to those who show proof of military service. Procedures include, but are not limited to, cleanings, exams, extractions and fillings.

“I hold our military in very high regard,” Dr. Tim Gardner, owner and dentist at Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center said. “Without them we would not enjoy the freedoms we have today. This is just a small way to give back to a great cause.” 

In 2016, Dentistry for Veterans donated more than $103,000 worth of free dentistry. They hope to grow the event this year.

For more information please call 936-585-6656 or visit them online at www.drtimgardner.com  

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Dental Assisting Program


Many of our patients and community members have asked about the dental assisting program housed in our Conroe location. We're sharing information regarding the school in case you know of someone who might be interested in attending.

Dr. Gardner opened Montgomery County Dental Assisting School in 2013 after becoming frustrated with technical schools offering dental assisting programs. He learned that students were paying about $6,000 for tuition and upon completion of the program had little to no clinical skills or experience.

Our course’s unique approach goes beyond book work, unlike the technical schools, and dives into clinical participation in an operating dental practice. This one-of-a-kind learning experience equips students with valuable skills and information they need to make an immediate difference in the dental field.

Montgomery County Dental Assisting School’s mission is to properly train and educate students in the art of dental assisting. Students can expect to receive personalized teaching in a small class setting, hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and understanding of dental terminology. With the added flexibility of classes held on Saturdays for just 10 weeks, many have the opportunity to continue working while training for a new career.

If you know someone interested in pursuing a dental assisting career, please send them our way. The next session is set to begin on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

For additional information visit http://mcdas.weebly.com

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Smile - It's Free!

9th Annual Dentistry from the Heart


Dr. Timothy Gardner’s 9th Annual Dentistry from the Heart event held at Conroe Comprehensive Dental Center, Saturday, April 8, 2017 donated more than $52,000 worth of free dental care to 80 underprivileged residents of Montgomery County.


Dr. Tim Gardner and registered dental assistant, Alexis Milner
provide free dental services to a patient in need.
Procedures done free of charge included cleanings, fillings and extractions. Their mission was to treat infections and get patients out of pain.

Volunteers included Dr. Seth Harris, Dr. Ariadna Valverde, Tenille Fritsche, RDH, Morgan Harris, RDH, Jennifer Nelson, RDH and Laurie Douglas, RDH, along with volunteers and team members. Donations were provided by Papa John’s Pizza and Ellisor Construction.




Dentistry from the Heart (DFTH) is a national non-profit organization with a simple mission: making people smile. DFTH was created to aid those in need, including the growing population of under-insured Americans.


For more information please visit www.drtimgardner.com.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

9th Annual Dentistry from the Heart


Dr. Tim Gardner of Conroe Comprehensive Dental Center (CCDC) and Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center (MCDC), armed with staff and volunteers is out to change lives by offering free dentistry to the underprivileged of Montgomery County, as they host the latest event in conjunction with Dentistry from the Heart (DFTH).

 
The 9th Annual event will treat those, residing in Montgomery County, who truly need, but cannot afford dentistry. The procedures done free of charge include extractions, simple fillings and cleanings.

 
In 2016 CCDC donated more than $48,000 worth of free dentistry to about 80 underprivileged residents of Montgomery County. They hope to see an increase in numbers this year. 

 
 
“Now more than ever I know there are people out there who need my services but have no means to afford them; whether they are out of a job or just having a hard time,” Gardner said. “This Dentistry from the Heart event is my way of giving back to the community and being there for the people who are in need of dental work.”

 
The event will take place Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the office of CCDC at 2210 North Frazier, Suite 120 in Conroe. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Patients will be seen on a first come, first serve basis. Patients are asked to bring ID or other paperwork proving their residence in Montgomery County.  Staff and volunteers will treat as many patients as possible by 5 p.m.

 
Please contact CCDC at 936-539-3636 with any questions or concerns or visit them online at www.conroesmilemakeover.com.