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World-Class Clinical and Aesthetic Excellence
in Cosmetic / Restorative Dentistry

Specialty | Comprehensive restorative and crown cancers. We feel that you should seek out a dental
and bridge dentistry with an emphasis on cosmetic professional that has a firm handle on this concept
rehabilitations. All cases are accomplished with of dental sepsis as it relates to restorative procedures.
comfortable oral sedation, so we can be efficient Sound and aggressive restorative procedures that
with our patient’s busy schedules, as well as putting address this continuous bacterial growth is the
the most anxious patients at ease. ‘new frontier’ in restorative/cosmetic dentistry.
Infection-free materials and aggressive control of
Why Choose Us | For over 30 years, our practice dental sepsis is a radically different approach than
has seen patients from all over the continental many patients have been exposed to in the past and
USA, as well as many foreign countries. Dr. Gist’s one that is making our patients healthier today.
experience and approach to overall systemic health
is the difference that sets this practice apart. We Charitable Work, Honors or Awards | Started
are committed to a higher standard of clinical in 1984, Dr. Gist has his own charity program,
and aesthetic excellence using only biocompatible Give a Smile for Life. His practice has restored
materials that support systemic infection-free hundreds of smiles at no charge to those in need.
health. This is accomplished in a loving and Dr. Gist has been named both a Top Doc by Fort
comfortable environment that features ‘The most Worth Magazine and a Best Dentist in America by
amazing dental team in America!’ Consumer Research Council. Dr. Gist also received
the Quintessence Publishing Award at Baylor
Doctor-Patient Relationship | A patient should College of Dentistry for outstanding clinical work
have the final say as to the level of care that they in the field of Periodontics and Crown and Bridge
want to pursue. Decisions made by insurance Dentistry. He received the 2015 Orkos Award for
companies tend to best serve insurance companies. dental excellence.
Our practice has no managed care philosophies in
place. We are relationship driven. We know our You Should Know | If you’ve been hiding your
patients by their name, not their insurance coverage. smile, putting up with pain or putting off going to
the dentist—our safe sedation dental techniques
Best Advice To Patients | It’s important to mean that you can have years of dental treatments
understand that dental biofilm (the recurring done quickly and with little or no discomfort. We
bacteria that forms daily in your mouth and under can confidently promise you the finest, safest and
failing dentistry) is affecting your systemic health. most comfortable care in cosmetic dentistry.
This bacterial growth we refer to as ‘sepsis’ and it
leaks into your blood system through the periodontal Future Business Goals | To continue to deliver
ligaments and pulp chambers of all teeth. This the best service and highest quality of dental care
bacterial invasion initially effects the gums, making in the world, to patients looking for this level of
them bleed, which opens up more of these ‘entry care. To accomplish this in a fun environment,
portals’ for further bacteria infiltration. If these surrounded by the most talented and nurturing
bacteria infect your blood, they are instantly in every support staff. In short, to be a blessing to every
organ of your body. This is why more studies emerge patient that God brings us.
each year connecting dental/periodontal infections
with a vast array of systemic disease such as World Class Dental Team | Dr. Greg L.Gist,
cardiovascular and cerebrovascular pathology, lung Shelley Simon, Tammy Doporto, Jodi Sands,
infections, and new research shows a link to certain Charlene Lambert and Kasey Armstrong.

2379 North Carroll Road, Southlake, Texas 76092
(817) 488-7512 | SouthlakeSmiles.com

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