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ORANGE, Calif., July 9, 2018 – Western Dental, one of the nation’s largest dental providers, announced today it has purchased the SmileCare dental office in Stockton.

The acquisition is the second SmileCare office purchased from Coast Dental Services Inc. in recent weeks. In late June, it purchased the downtown Modesto office at 2900 Standiford Ave.

Western Dental now has a total of 196 offices in the state, including 24 dedicated pediatric dentistry and orthodontic offices.

“We are excited about the addition of this thriving practice to the Western Dental family,” said Dr. John Luther, Chief Dental Officer. “The SmileCare acquisition enhances our already strong presence in Stockton and the surrounding Central Valley region.”

At nearly 6,000 square feet, the office has 14 patient treatment rooms, three digital x-ray machines and multiple orthodontic chairs. In addition to general dentistry and orthodontics, the office provides a full range of specialty dentistry and oral hygiene services, making it a true “dental home.”

“Our team in the Stockton office is excited to become part of the Western Dental family,” said Dr. Kaur, Managing Dentist. “We will continue to provide a high standard of care for our patients. I look forward to working closely with my new colleagues to add all the services Western Dental offers.” 

Western Dental & Orthodontics, together with its affiliates, is the leading provider of dentistry services in the West and the leading orthodontics provider in the country, providing dental care in 245 affiliated dental practices in California, Arizona, Texas and Nevada. Western Dental has more than 4,500 dental professionals and support teams, including more than 900 dentists and a full range of specialists – periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons and dental implant specialists.

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