Financial Options

 

We accept American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Discover.

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Care Credit is also available. It is a flexible payment option (with convenient monthly payments) offering up to one year interest free depending on amount financed and credit approval. You can apply in our office or online at carecredit.com.

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Our office is preferred providers for the following insurance companies -

  • Delta Dental Premier
  • CIGNA PPO
  • HUMANA/CompBenefits PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Dentemax

 

If your insurance plan lets you see a dentist outside of network (PPO) we are able to file the insurance as a courtesy for you.

 

If you have any questions regarding payment options feel free to contact the office at (941) 743-7435 and ask for our Office Manager Nancy. We will be happy to help answer any of your questions.

 

 

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News & Events

Teeth Whitening

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Try our limited time discounted fee for teeth whitening! Our fee has been reduced from $400 to $195 for custom trays and a bleaching kit. Call our office today to make an appointment. (941) 743-7435

Congratulations Dr. Watters!

Carol and Jack Watters are excited to announce the birth of twin grandsons. Their daughter Heather gave birth on January 6th, 2011 to:

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John Watters Thomas - 7 pounds 3 ounces, 20 inches long

Nathan Kuhnert Thomas - 6 pounds 12 ounces, 21 1/2 inches long

Thankfully, mother and both babies are healthy and doing well!

Best of Charlotte 2009-2011

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For the third year in a row Dr. Joe Bender was recognized in the Charlotte Sun Newspaper's "Best of the Best" in Charlotte County readers' poll.

Follow the link below to see more information and photos of this event.

Best of Charlotte Banquet

Dr. Bender's Biography

Periodontal Disease

As seen in "Feeling Fit" magazine, an article by one of our hygienists, Barbara Nelson, discusses periodontal disease's symptoms, treatment, and the effects it has to our overall general health. Follow the link below to read the full article.

Periodontal Disease

 

Welcome Dr. Gelder

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It is with great honor, pleasure, and pride that we announce the addition of Dr. Richard Gelder to our staff. Dr. Gelder originally established his dental office in Englewood, Florida in 1978 and has practiced dentistry for 32 years prior to joining the Panther Hollow Dental Lodge staff. He continues to provide all general dental services including endodontic therapy, oral diagnosis, and limited oral surgery. We are excited to have his expertise and years of experience as a part of our dental team.

Dr. Gelder’s Biography