It was the week before a long-planned spring break trip with my family that anxiety really began to build about COVID-19. Like most of you, I had been following the news since February and was trying to understand all the implications of this threat, personally and professionally. The second week of March, I made the decision to cancel our trip—my wife spent hours on hold with the hotel and airline. On March 16th, I made the tough decision to close the dental practice due to growing safety concerns. Very little was known about COVID-19 then.  For a time, I felt we were in a free fall, not knowing what was happening to our world. The next day, elected leaders started shutting things down around the state and nation. Quickly, I had to process that my family—my immediate family as well as my dental office family—needed leadership and direction. Was I going to be able to provide it? (more…)

If you’re like millions of other Americans, the pandemic caused you to miss your checkup and cleaning earlier this year while dental practices temporarily closed. Fortunately, the team at Grand Dental Studio was able to quickly adapt and implement 22 additional safety protocols so we could start seeing patients and ensure they enjoy peace of mind throughout their appointments. So, now is the perfect time to reschedule your routine visit. Seeing your dentist in Oklahoma City is more important than ever, as it cannot only help you protect your oral health, but your overall health as well. (more…)