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Coordinated care
Many treatment plans involve two specialties. Our practices are set up to plan them together, with your permission and your general dentist kept informed.
Common care pathways
These are typical examples. Your own plan depends on an examination by the specialists involved.
Children
Your child’s pediatric dentist watches how teeth and jaws develop. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic check by age 7, and our pediatric and orthodontic teams can share findings so the timing is right.
Adults
Adults considering braces or Invisalign sometimes need gum treatment first. Periodontist and orthodontist agree the sequence, so teeth move on a healthy foundation.
Adults
A periodontist places the dental implant, and your general dentist makes the final crown or bridge. If teeth need to be moved to make room first, an orthodontist joins the plan.
What coordination means here
With your consent, our practices share X-rays, scans and treatment notes, so you don’t repeat records you already have.
When two specialties are involved, the doctors agree which treatment comes first and how long each phase is expected to take.
Your general dentist remains your dental home. We send updates and return you to them for routine care.
You schedule with each practice directly. At our shared campuses, more than one specialty sees patients in the same building.
Begin with the specialty that matches your main concern. That practice will tell you if another specialist should be involved.