Aspen Dental dentist, Dr. James Maurer, talks to Spotlight 5 in Cleveland about the best ways to care for your teeth, the best dentist payment options, and how oral health effects overall health.

Dr. Arnow gives tips on how to keep up good oral health and to keep your dentures their best.

Aspen Dental dentist, Dr. Nathan Lauhrey, discusses dental hygiene and affordable dental care with Life Begins at 50 host, Carol Lee Espy.

More than 422,000 new patients visited an Aspen Dental office during 2010, compared with 340,000 in 2009, a 25 percent increase. In total, Aspen Dental practices recorded more than 1.8 million total patient visits. Additionally, Aspen Dental’s central and onsite denture labs produced more than 140,000 full and partial ComfiDents® brand dentures last year.

Growth will continue in 2011, with 55 new offices planned as well as expansion of the Aspen Dental Practice Support Center, which provides business support services to Aspen Dental doctors and their practices.

Overview of Services

To facilitate easy access to comprehensive care and quality service, Aspen Dental doctors provide a full range of dental services, including hygiene, treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, extractions, fillings, oral surgery, whitening, and crown and bridge work. Free or reduced fee new-patient exam and X-rays are available for patients without dental insurance.

For denture-wearers, Aspen Dental offers eight different styles of ComfiDents^® full and partial dentures, giving patients more options than are available at traditional dental practices.  Each denture is custom-crafted, and the dentist works with every patient to ensure proper fit and comfort. Aspen Dental practices have on-site denture laboratories, which helps facilitate quick turnaround for denture repairs, relines or adjustments. Free denture consultations are available for all denture patients.

Aspen Dental offers fees that are below market average, special promotions and senior discounts, and personalized, flexible payment plan options are available for qualified patients. For insured patients, each practice will work with all insurance providers.

Offices are open extended hours, including evenings and select Saturdays, so that patients can receive their care at a time that works best for their schedule. Walk-in and emergency patients are welcome.

About Aspen Dental

One of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., Aspen Dental doctors and their staff are committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. All Aspen Dental locations are accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), which signals a commitment to meeting certain standards of service and making a good faith effort to resolve consumer complaints.

In 2010, Aspen Dental practices recorded nearly 1.9 million patient visits, including visits from more than 422,000 new patients. Patients can learn what to expect during their first visit at www.aspendental.com/appointment.first.visit.html.

For more information about Aspen Dental or to make an appointment, visit www.aspendental.com or call 800-ASPEN DENTAL (800-277-3633). To learn more about careers at Aspen Dental, visit www.aspendentaljobs.com.

As a VIP guest, the winning fan will receive:

• Two VIP Garage Credentials with Honorary Pit Crew Position for auto race in Daytona on February 19, 2011
• Two passes to auto race in Daytona on February 20, 2011
• Meeting with Rusty Wallace and RWR Driver
• Two round-trip flight vouchers to be used toward airline accommodations to Orlando
• Two nights hotel accommodations (double occupancy)
• Ground transportation to and from Orlando International; and to and from hotel and speedway

Official rules are available at www.aspendental.com.

Racing fan Kristen Harms knows firsthand what a great experience the prize is – she was the winner of RWR-Aspen Dental’s first sweepstakes, a trip to Homestead-Miami Speedway in November.

“I’m a lifelong racing fan, but I never thought I’d experience NASCAR so up close and personal,” said Harms. “Between a meeting with Rusty, pit passes and travel expenses, the trip was truly a dream come true.”

One of the largest and fastest growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., Aspen Dental will feature racing legend, broadcaster, and team owner Rusty Wallace in television and print advertising. Aspen Dental will be an associate sponsor of RWR’s #62 and #66 cars in Daytona.

The sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.

About Aspen Dental

With more than 275 dental practices in 21 states, Aspen Dental practices are committed to providing patients with high-quality, comprehensive dental care in a welcoming, respectful environment. For the convenience of patients, Aspen Dental offices are open extended hours, including select Saturdays, offer affordable fees, a wide range of flexible payment plan options and work with all insurance providers. Walk-in patients and those with emergencies are welcome.

Aspen Dental practices are nationally accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), which means that doctors and staff at each location are committed to meeting certain standards, including making a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. In 2009, Aspen Dental practices recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients.

For more information about Aspen Dental practices and services or to make an appointment, call 800-ASPEN DENTAL (800-277-3633) or visit www.aspendental.com.

About Rusty Wallace Racing

North Carolina-based Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR) is a professional auto racing team steeped in the legendary history of its founder, Rusty Wallace-one of NASCAR’s top-ten drivers of all-time.  The team currently campaigns the No. 66 and No. 62 Toyota Camrys in the prestigious NASCAR Nationwide Series, driven by Steve Wallace and Michael Annett, respectively. RWR entries have been among the top-ten in the final Nationwide Series driver or owner standings in each of the last three seasons.  For more on Rusty Wallace Racing, please visit the award-winning www.rustywallace.com.

Aspen Dental employees chose a wide variety of community service projects this year, from supporting local Salvation Army food drives to serving meals at holiday soup kitchens to donating toys to children in need through organizations like Toys for Tots.

Several offices focused their efforts on older adults. The Aspen Dental team in Lebanon, Tennessee, opted to deliver 30 fleece blankets to a local nursing home, while Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, team members spent time giving local nursing home residents manicures, playing games, singing carols and delivering poinsettias.

The Aspen Dental office in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, chose to give the gift of a new smile, providing complimentary care for a patient in need. And Mt. Pleasant didn’t forget our men and women in uniform, sending packages to troops stationed away from home.

In addition, approximately 60 Aspen Dental offices have elected to make donations to Feeding America and the Oral Cancer Foundation. Those donations will be matched by Aspen Dental Management, Inc., which provides comprehensive business support services, non-clinical personnel, facilities and equipment to Aspen Dental practices.

About Aspen Dental

One of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., Aspen Dental practices are committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. With more than 265 locations in 21 states, Aspen Dental practices are nationally accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

In 2009, Aspen Dental practices recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients. Patients can learn what to expect during their first visit at www.aspendental.com/appointment.first.visit.html.

For more information about Aspen Dental practices and services, visit www.aspendental.com. To learn more about careers at Aspen Dental, visit www.aspendentaljobs.com.

In addition to offering patients the choice of eight styles of Aspen Dental’s exclusive ComfiDents® brand full and partial dentures, the new practice will provide comprehensive exams, hygiene services, treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, extractions, fillings, oral surgery, whitening, and crown and bridge work. The office features state-of-the-art digital radiography and offers advanced screening for oral cancer.

At this new Aspen Dental location, patients will enjoy:

• Personalized treatment. Quick-fix solutions don’t solve larger or chronic oral health problems. That’s why Aspen Dental takes a comprehensive approach to dental care. Following the initial exam and X-rays, each patient receives a customized treatment plan designed with long-term oral and overall health in mind.
• Wide range of flexible payment options. Cost shouldn’t prevent patients from getting the dental care they deserve. That’s why Aspen Dental offers fees that are below market average, special promotions and senior discounts, and $19 new-patient exam and X-rays for patients without dental insurance. Personalized, flexible payment plan options are available for patients who’d like to finance their care. The practice works with all insurance providers and handles the paperwork, saving patients time and hassle.
• Convenient hours and location. The office will be open extended hours, including evenings and select Saturdays, so that patients can receive their care at a time that works best for their schedule. Walk-in and emergency patients are welcome.
• Variety of options for denture patients. ComfiDents^® full and partial dentures come in eight styles, giving patients more options than are available at traditional dental practices. Regardless of the denture selected, each is custom-crafted, and the dentist works with every patient to ensure proper fit and comfort. As an added convenience, Aspen Dental has its own on-site denture laboratory, which typically ensures same-day turnaround for denture repairs, relines or adjustments. Free denture consultations are available for all denture patients.

In addition to offering patients the choice of eight styles of Aspen Dental’s exclusive ComfiDents® brand full and partial dentures, the new practice will provide comprehensive exams, hygiene services, treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, extractions, fillings, oral surgery, whitening, and crown and bridge work. The office features state-of-the-art digital radiography and offers advanced screening for oral cancer.

At this new Aspen Dental location, patients will enjoy:

• Personalized treatment. Quick-fix solutions don’t solve larger or chronic oral health problems. That’s why Aspen Dental takes a comprehensive approach to dental care. Following the initial exam and X-rays, each patient receives a customized treatment plan designed with long-term oral and overall health in mind.
• Wide range of flexible payment options. Cost shouldn’t prevent patients from getting the dental care they deserve. That’s why Aspen Dental offers fees that are below market average, special promotions and senior discounts, and free new-patient exams for patients without dental insurance. Personalized, flexible payment plan options are available for patients who’d like to finance their care. The practice works with all insurance providers and handles the paperwork, saving patients time and hassle.
• Convenient hours and location. The office will be open extended hours, including evenings and select Saturdays, so that patients can receive their care at a time that works for their schedule. Walk-in and emergency patients are welcome.
• Variety of options for denture patients. ComfiDents^® full and partial dentures come in eight styles, giving patients more options than are available at traditional dental practices. Regardless of the denture selected, each is custom-crafted, and the dentist works with every patient to ensure proper fit and comfort. As an added convenience, Aspen Dental has its own on-site denture laboratory, which typically ensures same-day turnaround for denture repairs, relines or adjustments. Free denture consultations are available for all denture patients.

To make an appointment, patients can call 734-243-1200 or 800-ASPEN DENTAL (800-277-3633), or visit www.aspendental.com.

About Aspen Dental
One of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., Aspen Dental practices are committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. With more than 265 locations in 21 states, Aspen Dental practices are nationally accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

In 2009, Aspen Dental practices recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients. Patients can learn what to expect during their first visit at www.aspendental.com/appointment.first.visit.html.

For more information about Aspen Dental practices and services, visit www.aspendental.com. To learn more about careers at Aspen Dental, visit www.aspendentaljobs.com.

In addition to offering patients the choice of eight styles of Aspen Dental’s exclusive ComfiDents^® brand full and partial dentures, the new practice will provide comprehensive exams, hygiene services, treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, extractions, fillings, oral surgery, whitening, and crown and bridge work. The office features state-of-the-art digital radiography and offers advanced screening for oral cancer.

At this new Aspen Dental location, patients will enjoy:

• Personalized treatment. Quick-fix solutions don’t solve larger or chronic oral health problems. That’s why Aspen Dental takes a comprehensive approach to dental care. Following the initial exam and X-rays, each patient receives a customized treatment plan designed with long-term oral and overall health in mind.

• Wide range of flexible payment options. Cost shouldn’t prevent patients from getting the dental care they deserve. That’s why Aspen Dental offers fees that are below market average, special promotions and senior discounts, and free new-patient exams for patients without dental insurance. Personalized, flexible payment plan options are available for patients who’d like to finance their care. The practice works with all insurance providers and handles the paperwork, saving patients time and hassle.

• Convenient hours and location. The office will be open extended hours, including evenings and select Saturdays, so that patients can receive their care at a time that works for their schedule. Walk-in and emergency patients are welcome.

• Variety of options for denture patients. ComfiDents^® full and partial dentures come in eight styles, giving patients more options than are available at traditional dental practices. Regardless of the denture selected, each is custom-crafted, and the dentist works with every patient to ensure proper fit and comfort. As an added convenience, Aspen Dental has its own on-site denture laboratory, which typically ensures same-day turnaround for denture repairs, relines or adjustments. Free denture consultations are available for all denture patients.

To make an appointment, patients can call 717-630-0010 or 800-ASPEN DENTAL (800-277-3633), or visit www.aspendental.com.

About Aspen Dental
One of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S., Aspen Dental practices are committed to providing patients with affordable, high-quality care. With more than 265 locations in 21 states, Aspen Dental practices are nationally accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

In 2009, Aspen Dental practices recorded more than 1.5 million patient visits, including visits from more than 340,000 new patients. Patients can learn what to expect during their first visit at www.aspendental.com/appointment.first.visit.html.

For more information about Aspen Dental practices and services, visit www.aspendental.com. To learn more about careers at Aspen Dental, visit www.aspendentaljobs.com.