The practice
Applewhite Oral and Facial Surgery is one surgeon and a small team, in an office a short walk from the hospital.
Most patients arrive from their dentist, or from a doctor at the hospital. Some come on their own. We see people with a dental plan, a medical plan, Medicaid or no insurance, and we explain the billing before the visit, so the bill is not a surprise.
The office is plain on purpose: a front counter, a quiet room and written instructions for everything.
One surgeon, who sees every patient
A written estimate before surgery
Written after-care for every procedure
Credentials
The license number and the training details below are samples the practice replaces with its own.
Dentist license (DDS)
LA License no. 000000 · Louisiana State Board of Dentistry
This license allows Dr. Applewhite to practice dentistry in Louisiana. The owner enters the real number.
Residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery
Program, location and years: the practice adds these
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Board status: the owner confirms before publishing
Practice limited to oral and maxillofacial surgery
Cleanings, fillings and crowns stay with your dentist
The people
A small office. You meet the same people at the counter, in the chair and on the phone.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon, DDS
Dr. Applewhite is the surgeon and owner. She sees each patient herself, explains the options and what happens if you wait, and leaves the decision to you. Her residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery and her board status are listed under Credentials.
Surgical assistant
Arely sets up the room, assists at the chair and watches you through sedation. She calls you the day after surgery.
Insurance and billing coordinator
Thomas checks your dental and medical benefits, writes your estimate and explains the statement afterward.
Front desk
Brandi greets you at the counter, books visits and sends the forms link to your phone.
Dr. Dionne Applewhite, DDS, licensed in Louisiana. Practice limited to oral and maxillofacial surgery.