Great Expressions is continually working in the communities of those we serve to improve patients’ dental health and keep them informed. We strive to advance modern dentistry through research and new techniques, and expand our dental footprint with educational programs and helpful tips for families and patients of all ages.
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women are at risk of developing some type of cancer in their lifetime. A 60 second screening may save your life. OralID, a dental fluorescence technology, quickly identifies oral abnormalities in just a minute. As part of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we’re offering a discount on our Oral Cancer Screening. For just…
Things To Consider When Selecting A Family Dentistry
The dental treatments needed for proper oral health are constantly evolving from infancy to adulthood. Each stage of life comes with its own dental needs and challenges. Family dentistry is a practice that goes beyond general dental health to meet those needs. A family dentist has the training to provide treatment for individuals of any age. Finding the right family…
6 Ways to Celebrate National Dentist’s Day
For hundreds of years, dentists have helped us with our smiles, so it’s time to return the favor! National Dentist’s Day is March 6th, so it’s the perfect time to show appreciation for a dental professional in your life. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry – we’ve compiled a list of easy ways you can celebrate! Give Them…
What is a Pediatric Dentist?
Pediatric Dentists A pediatric dentist is a dentist who specializes in oral health for children, all the way from infancy to their teenage years. Pediatric dentistry requires unique qualifications, since children’s dental health differs from those in adulthood. This guide will answer the questions: what is a pediatric dentist, what services do they provide, and why are they important? Educational…
Periodontal Disease
Did you know that over half of American adults suffer from gum disease? If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, you are not alone. This condition affects over 743 million people in the entire world. February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, so it’s a better time than ever to take care of your oral health. Learn more about periodontal…
New Year, New Smiles
2022 marks the beginning of a new year and a new you! Sometimes we all need a fresh start. The New Year is the perfect chance to put your health first and give you something to smile about all year long. The first step is to use your benefits! Two annual cleanings are key to keeping your teeth in tip-top…
Dentistry for Children – 10 things Parents Should Know
Oral care is important for everyone, but it’s especially important to develop healthy habits for children. By starting dental care early, you can help your child up for good oral health in the future. At Great Expressions, we are here to help you and your family experience exceptional and comprehensive dental care. Here is your guide to dentistry for children…
Great Expressions Dental Health and Wellness
Wondering what is the right age to take your child to the dentist for the first time? According to The American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, it is recommend that a child’s first visit to the dentist should be when the first tooth erupts in the mouth, and no later than age one to two. As decay in baby…
At Great Expressions we take dental health very seriously.
A great smile can last a lifetime, and caring for your child’s teeth properly starts at birth, with a wellness visit to the dentist when the first baby tooth emerges, or by age one, whichever comes first. Not long ago there was a mistaken belief that baby teeth didn’t matter because they eventually fall out. That belief was tragically wrong….
Benefits of Ortho and Invisalign
Having straight teeth is something everyone longs for. We all want to look great in our selfies, and have a beautiful smile to greet the world with. In addition to boosting self-esteem and aesthetics, having straight teeth also has health benefits. Today, we are going to look at the various benefits of braces. While the most apparent advantage of braces…
Press Releases
Great Expressions Introduces National VP of Dental Assisting Practice
GREAT EXPRESSIONS DENTAL CENTERS INTRODUCES NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF DENTAL ASSISTING PRACTICE (Sept. 17, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers, a leader in preventative dental care, today announced the appointment of Wendy Flanagan as National Vice President of Dental Assisting Practice, a new role at the organization. In this role, Flanagan will provide leadership and representation in training, education, support…
Dental Services Provided to Over 1,300 Students on Mission Trip
GREAT EXPRESSIONS DENTAL CENTERS’ DADELAND, FLORIDA TEAM OFFERS DENTAL SERVICES TO OVER 1,300 STUDENTS ON JAMAICAN MISSION TRIP (Sept. 12, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers dentist Dr. Catalina Carrillo, along with Senior Practice Administrator Rosalba Colls and Expanded Dental Assistant Jennifer Hoo recently offered dental care services to students at Dinthill Technical High School and Guy’s Hill High School…
Over 2,000 Backpacks Donated Across Metro Detroit
GREAT EXPRESSIONS DENTAL CENTERS DONATES 2,000 SCHOOL BAGS TO STUDENTS ACROSS SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN (Sept. 5, 2018) – To support families this back to school season, Great Expressions Dental Centers donated more than 2,000 backpacks featuring school and dental supplies to families in Southeast Michigan. As part of this community-based initiative, Great Expressions teamed up with National Heritage Academies to donate…
Orthodontist Serves More Than 200 Patients During Mission Trip to Jamaica
GREAT EXPRESSIONS DENTAL CENTERS’ SNELLVILLE ORTHODONTIST SERVES MORE THAN 200 PATIENTS DURING MISSION TRIP TO JAMAICA (June 9, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) orthodontist, Dr. Ciera Scales, recently served more than 200 patients during a mission trip to rural Jamaica put on by Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and the Jamaica Awareness Association of California. “Words can’t express…
Great Expressions Dentists Recognized as Hour Detroit’s ‘Top Dentists’
(June 25, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) is proud to announce that Dr. Chad Betz, Dr. Mark Dylewski, Dr. Richard Martella and Dr. Vincent Lizzio have been recognized as “Top Dentists” by Hour Detroit Magazine for their excellent work and commitment to high-quality dental care. “At Great Expressions, we’re committed to providing the best dental care to patients…
Great Expressions Operations Director Recognized as Crain’s Detroit Business ‘Notable Women in Health’
(June 18, 2018) – Kristen Mandich, Operations Director for Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC), has been recognized as a ‘Notable Women in Health’ by Crain’s Detroit Business. Mandich is among 35 women chosen in the fourth annual ‘Notable Women’ report published in the June 18 issue of Crain’s. Crain’s Content Studio, the marketing storytelling division of Crain’s Detroit Business, is…
Great Expressions’ Practice Management Software Receives Stevie Award
(June 11, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers‘ (GEDC) management software program, Trinity, has been awarded a bronze Stevie Award for New Product or Service of the Year Healthcare Technology Solution during the 16th annual American Business Awards winners gala at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. Trinity is a practice management software developed over the course of 14…
Great Expressions Dental Centers Continues Growth in New York with Latest Affiliation in Middletown
(June 06, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC), a leading dental support organization, today announced it is teaming up with Middletown Dental Group in Middletown, N.Y. Increasing its office footprint in New York to 21 locations, GEDC serves various markets across the state, spanning from Liberty and Monticello upstate to Bay Shore and Hempstead on Long Island. Middletown Dental Group,…
Great Expressions Dental Centers’ Recruiter Named Corp! Magazine’s Most Valuable Millennial
(April 19, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers’ (GEDC) Senior Doctor Recruiter, Molly McVay, was named a Corp! Magazine 2018 Most Valuable Millennial today at the Corp! Most Valuable Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Millennials awards ceremony. McVay earned the title for her exceptional work over the past five years at GEDC. During her time with the organization, she has dramatically improved…
Great Expressions Dental Centers Speaks Out Against Oral Cancer
(April 2, 2018) – According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, in 2017 nearly 50,000 Americans were diagnosed with oral cancer, with more than 9,750 deaths as a result. That’s roughly one person per hour. Proper education is the first step in fighting back against oral cancer. Unfortunately, a study conducted by Vigilant Biosciences says that 62 percent of adults in…