North Texas Dentistry Volume 5 Issue 8 | Page 7

Photos by Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios Dr. Kuba’s fantastic team is cross trained and share day-to-day responsibilities of running the practice efficiently. Rite Hospital. “My experience at Scottish Rite was excellent preparation for working with children from diverse backgrounds with wide-ranging needs.” As she is quick to point out, Dr. Kuba is especially grateful for her educational path because it prepared her for any situation. “I recall an appointment for a patient with autism. He was accompanied by his parents, who had difficulty finding a dentist to see their son. However, because of my training and experience, I was unfazed by his atypical behaviors. I was able to make him comfortable and treated him without sedation. His parents were greatly relieved that their son was able to receive the dental care he needed in a safe and compassionate setting.” Rather than addressing all patients with the same approach, Dr. Kuba believes in the critical importance of individualizing care. Her soft spoken demeanor helps to put her patients at ease, and encourages parents and patients to open up to her. “I need to understand all the details of their situation, so I can tailor care to their needs. Each patient and each family has a unique, individual profile and I strive to Dr. Kuba listens carefully and patiently, provides gentle, individualized care, and has the patient’s best interest at heart. NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com 7