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Here’s to Twenty-Five More!
What do you look for in a dentist? Someone with experience, obviously. Compassion is a necessity. They should be a good communicator, right? You want them to be educated on the latest methods and employ the latest technologies. And a welcoming staff and comfortable, clean office should round out the experience.
Meet Amy Bender, DDS, PA.
Dr. Bender is celebrating her 25th anniversary in her Tanglewood-area office. Twenty-five years in one location is definitely something to celebrate! She’s also brought on an associate. Dr. Maria Madera joins the practice, offering the same knowledgeable, compassionate care that makes Dr. Bender a patient favorite.
Photo courtesy of Dr. Amy Bender
Dr. Bender is a native Fort Worthian, graduating from Southwest High School and Austin College. She knew she wanted to be a dentist early in life, loving both the science and the art that are required of dentists. She’s been practicing since 1998 and has watched whole families grow up.
Dr. Maria Madera is a graduate of the University of Texas, Arlington, and Texas A&M University School of Dentistry. (Fun fact: Dr. Bender graduated from the same school, then known as the Baylor University School of Dentistry!) She’s been practicing for almost eight years and brings her compassion and expertise to Bender Dental. Oh, and she’s bilingual, able to offer comfort in both English and Spanish.
Good dental health is directly linked to overall good health, so finding a good family dentist is essential. Bender Dental offers services for the whole family, from toddlers to grandparents.
“We take children as young as two,” Dr. Bender said as we sat in her comfortable reception room. “We start with a ‘Happy Visit.’ We show them around the office and talk. It’s really an appointment to talk to the parents and teach them [how to teach their children to take care of their teeth]. We talk about eating hard, crunchy foods like fruits and vegetables to stimulate bone growth instead of soft, mushy foods. We talk about brushing teeth. It’s really about planting seeds so the kids can get to know us, and the parents are more comfortable.”
For older patients, Bender Dental offers everything from bi-annual cleaning to treatment for TMJ and “snore guards.” They offer Invisalign and teeth whitening to ensure your smile is strong and bright. No matter if you need veneers, extractions, a bridge, implants, or dentures, Bender Dental is ready to serve. Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is available for anxious patients.
“I have a lot of patients who are dental-phobic,” Dr. Bender said. “We work hard to gain their trust. We talk them through everything that we do during their appointment. Having someone poke around in your mouth is invasive, so we remember to be kind and take things slowly with people who need a little extra care.”
With the arrival of Dr. Madera, Bender Dental now offers appointments Monday through Friday. For more information on Bender Dental, go to www.benderdental.com. To book an appointment with either Dr. Bender or Dr. Madera, call 817-207-9700 or follow this link. Your teeth will thank you!
