North Texas Dentistry Volume 4 Issue 5 | Page 7

to screw-retained. We think this is a trend that is very beneficial to patients and dentistry in general." He acknowledges that, like other high-end items, their products appeal to a niche market. “Our clients tell us that they have reached a point in their careers where they want their lab to be predictable and help them to achieve the best possible outcomes. They appreciate quality and have high expectations, and we take great pride in being able to consistently meet or exceed them.” Phil explains, "It is not uncommon for dentists who have been practicing a while to decide they would like to use us as their laboratory of choice. They appreciate that we manage the variables on our side, give them a predictable result and help guide or assist them with things that they don't have time to focus on or may need help with. They like that we take our end as seriously as they take theirs." “We like to visit with our new clients and get to know them – to explore their priorities, to really understand what matters to them. It’s important to us that our services are a good fit for their practice,” notes Kyle. "We enjoy the collaborative aspect to what we do. We love to work with dentists to help with the best possible outcome and treatment plan for patients. We enjoy being part of their interdisciplinary team." Functional Esthetics’ reputation is fueled by its proven ability to be an important asset to the dental practices of its clients. “We aren’t product-driven. It’s not our philosophy to push our clients “Our clients tell us that they have reached a point in their careers where they want their lab to be predictable and help them to achieve the best possible outcomes. They appreciate quality and have high expectations, and we take great pride in being able to consistently meet or exceed them.” - Phil Watkins, CDT to buy the latest thing or the newest material. Instead, we strive to provide solutions and help dentists in ways that have a measurable impact on outcomes. We welcome the opportunity to be involved in the diagnostic phase of treatment and offer input Photos by Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios The artistic eye of the ceramist aids in the shade selection to create a restoration that mimics the natural tooth. www.northtexasdentistry.com | NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY 7