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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Summertime Dental Tips
Summertime– relaxing near the beach, longer days, and summer vacation for the kids. With the extra sunshine, balmy weather, and family time, it’s also a perfect time to make sure that you and your kids go to the dentist! Brushing and flossing is important at any time of the year- but in summertime, it’s paramount to remind kids. With the…
Mouth guards: Protect your Child’s teeth!
Mouth guards are important in helping protect your child’s teeth! This summer, ensure your child’s teeth are properly protected with a quality mouth guard. Mouthguards help to protect teeth against injury, fracture, and breakage. Whether you need a basketball mouth guard, a mouth guard for soccer or a mouthguard for martial arts, there are a wide array of options for you…
Great Expressions Dental Health and Wellness
Pediatric Dental Care 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…
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According to The Knot, the cost of a wedding has increased by more than $5,500 in the past five years, with couples spending more than $32,000 on average in 2015. As brides and grooms seek opportunities to save money wherever possible, one area that receives substantial attention is pre-wedding beauty prep. Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) wants all brides and grooms to know…
Press Releases
Great Expressions Promotes Ryan McKendry to Vice President of Business Development
(March 15, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers, a leader in preventative dental care, today announced Ryan McKendry’s promotion to vice president of business development. In this role, he will be overseeing GEDC’s growth through affiliations, managing and negotiating deal agreements, and creating integration plans for newly affiliated offices. McKendry joined GEDC in September 2014 as business development manager, and…
Great Expressions Dental Centers Names Dan Hirschfeld CEO
(March 12, 2018) – Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC), one of the largest dental support organizations in the U.S., announced that Dan Hirschfeld has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1982 and operating as a single brand, GEDC provides comprehensive, affordable dental services through its network of over 300 affiliated practices staffed by more than 900 dentists and…
Great Expressions Tops $500K in Donations through Annual MLK, Jr. Fundraiser
(Jan. 22, 2018) – In support of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision and commitment to contributing to the greater good, Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) will be donating more than $67,000 for donation to community organizations across the United States. GEDC allots five percent of revenue generated through patient services from all offices on MLK Day, and with this year’s donations,…
Great Expressions Invites Patients to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Memory
(Jan. 08, 2018) – In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s commitment to contributing to the greater good, Great Expressions Dental Center’s (GEDC) will be donating five percent of its revenue generated through patient services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to community organizations across the United States. GEDC patients are encouraged to take part in giving back by scheduling their…
Leading Dental Service Organization Prepares for Strong 2018 with Addition of New Executives
(Dec. 19, 2017) – Great Expressions Dental Centers is preparing for another strong year with the addition of two new leadership team members—Adam Werder, chief marketing officer, and Norman Hartman, vice president of revenue cycle management. Both executives will play a vital role in GEDC achieving its 2018 objectives, which include ongoing business development in existing and new markets, and improving…
National Dental Service Organization Executive Recognized for Leadership
(Dec. 11, 2017) – Kristy Loomis, vice president of human resources for Great Expressions Dental Centers, was recently honored with the bronze award for Human Resources Professional of the Year by the Stevie Awards for Great Employers. At GEDC, a leading national dental service organization, Loomis supports employees in 10 states—providing resources critical to employee retention and professional growth. “Kristy has…
Set Yourself Up for Success in 2018 by ‘Rethinking Your Resolutions’
(Nov. 07, 2017) – The average person gains seven to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As the holiday season begins, more time will be spent thinking about what dish to prepare for the next family gathering or crossing people off your holiday shopping list than on personal health. As a result, many will scramble to make New Year’s resolutions focusing…
Access to Dental Care Growing for Sarasota with Opening of Great Expressions Office
(Nov. 06, 2017) – Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC), a leading dental service organization, is committing to providing high-quality dental care to the Sarasota community by opening a new office located at 5278 University Parkway. This affiliation marks GEDC’s first office in Sarasota, and 120th in the state of Florida. “The opening of our office in Sarasota is a response to…
Dentist Joins Group Providing Dental Care to Children in the Dominican Republic
(Nov. 2, 2017) – Local Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) dentist, Dr. Shana Hernandez, recently traveled to Nagua, Dominican Republic for a three-day mission trip with 60 professional peers to offer dental care and treatment to students at four schools. The group of dentists provided oral health care to nearly 2,000 children and donated dental supplies to the local dentist office…
Great Expressions Dental Centers Promotes Greg Nodland to President
(Oct. 26, 2017) – Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC), a leading dental support organization in the United States, recently announced the promotion of Greg Nodland to president. As president, Nodland will lead strategy surrounding the company’s continued commitment to providing high quality care to patients, as well as the organization’s ongoing growth. “Greg has been an integral member of Great Expressions’…