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Shortly after graduating from Indiana University in May of 2007, Dr. Alex Gilliland and his wife, Taige, opened Holton Dental. In 2013, Dr. Samantha Rieschick joined Holton Dental as a full-time dentist and part owner. Samantha graduated from the University of Nebraska and made her home in Holton with her husband, Ross. Holton Dental, which is located on the main level of the Holton Medi- cal Center, connected to the Holton Community Hospital, serves Jack- son County’s dental needs by using the latest technology available. “We pride ourselves in investing in technology and equipment commonly found in larger cities, but still maintain our small town feel,” Gilliland says. Procedures performed at Holton Dental include crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, fillings, partials, extractions and clear aligner orthodontics. Just this year, new services have been added such as in-office teeth whitening and implant placement. “Offering implant services allows us to provide the highest level of tooth replacement options to our patients without needing to refer to specialty providers. Whether it’s single tooth replacement or full-mouth, implants are a long-lasting and durable option to consider,” Rieschick says. Holton Dental’s latest advancement in technology is a 3D Cone Beam CT machine that digitally captures an image of your teeth and jaw to aid in the predictable planning of implant surgeries as well as identify any possible disease processes present. This equipment also communicates with a crown milling machine that can fabricate a crown or bridge in one appointment while the patient waits in the chair. This eliminates the “goop” used to take a dental impression that so many people dread, as the teeth can simply be scanned and a crown made using the digital image. “We are a 100-percent digital dental office,” says Dr. Gilliland. “All x-rays are done digitally, which allows the doctor and patient to see their x-ray instantly.” Digital x-rays are a vital tool that allows your dentist to better communicate with other medical professionals about your specific needs. Just recently, Holton Dental has launched a new membership program. For those that have no insurance or are not satisfied with the limitations of their current insurance, the new mem- bership program offers the best preventative services at discounted prices along with a discount on any additional restorative treatment needed. “This eliminates the hassle of dealing with an insurance company,” says Dr. Rieschick. “It’s straightforward, it’s simple, and it’s becoming very popular.” Holton Dental’s patient base ranges from infant to elderly. They also welcome handi- capped adults and children. Being located in the Holton Medical Center, parking and handi- cap entrances make it very easy for patients to visit Holton Dental. While visiting the dentist, you also have the convenience of having your physician close by as well as a locally-owned pharmacy next door. Holton Dental’s orthodontist, Dr. Mark Underwood from U-Smile Orthodontics, sees patients in the office every Tuesday. By coming to Holton every week, orthodontic trips to Topeka are nearly eliminated. Holton Dental accepts all insurance plans with electronic filing so there is no paperwork for patients. They have “no interest for 12 month” payment plans available through Care Credit to help finance care. Holton Dental is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tues- day and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The business phone number is 785-364-3038. You can also visit their website at www.holtondental.org or email them at [email protected]. Holton Dental &ROXPELQH 'U +ROWRQ ZZZKROWRQGHQWDORUJ
