Kent Lane Mueller, D.D. S.

The finest dentistry is at once art and science.
By Freda R. Savana

At Dr. Kent Lane Mueller’s unique and highly individualized dental office, the most discerning patients may realize a style and level of care that may not be duplicated anywhere else in the region.

“This is very much an adult extensive case practice,” said Dr. Mueller, who also treats patients with lesser treatment concerns within his broad spectrum at his general practice. He treats a good number of adult patients each year who have suffered through many years of little or no dental care due to fear, anxiety, and other reasons, that have kept them from seeking definitive dental treatment.

Many of his patients are keenly aware of their dental treatment needs; however, they have been concerned as to what treatment environment may best address their problems without being referred from office to office for specialized care. This may be the best place for high need and diversified need patients who prefer treatment and maintenance in a single location by an individual doctor.

“We take all the barriers away,” said the doctor, giving assurance, education and the most professional, modern restorative/surgical care.

Dr. Mueller is a cum laude graduate of The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry, and post graduate trained through the Albert Einstein Medical Center General Practice Hospital Residency Program. His dental assistants and hygiene staff are exceptionally well-trained to assist and introduce each patient to the practice in working through all treatment concerns.

“Cosmetic—or esthetic dentistry—has achieved new levels of success,” said the Willow Grove dentist, “providing patients extraordinary results.”

Dr. Mueller is a very active participant in the sub-specialized field of cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry. The phrase ‘cosmetics in dentistry’ is a grouping of procedures under a very broad umbrella; Dr. Mueller and his staff educate and provide the best treatment options to each patient seeking his services from across the Northeast region. At his newly acquired state-of-the-art building near the Willow Grove interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Dr. Mueller can transform someone’s mouth—and often—their lives.

“We can offer a uniquely customized, complete makeover of the teeth and gums,” he said, adding, “One must have both beautiful teeth and gums to fully realize their potential.” The latest materials in bonding, bleaching and new porcelain products are an enhancement in Dr. Mueller’s practice.

“This is also very much an important practice and a sedation practice; however, I prefer my patients choose my office for the high level of comprehensive care that they will receive, rather than solely for our sedation capabilities. This facility is designed specifically for delivering surgical, restorative, and cosmetic care to sedated patients for their safety and privacy during their stay with us.”

“We are designed to accommodate those patients who have great needs but are unsure where to start.” After a thorough consultation, where all aspects of a dental strategy are outlined and discussed with every patient, a detailed plan is developed that addresses the specific needs of the individual patient.

This adult-centered practice is pointedly geared to the needs of the most high value expectant patients. An enclosed drive-in area allows the patient recovering from sedation to be dismissed from the surgical suite safely and in complete privacy.

Dr. Mueller expressed, “Surgical placement of final restoration of dental implants in this office is often a prominent requirement and request from our broad patient base.” Implants, bone and tissue grafting, etc., are used to satisfy a variety of patient treatment going from securing loose dentures to complete tooth replacement to immediate tooth replacement (trauma). I.V. Sedation is not always required for these procedures. “We spend a great deal of time with each of our patients guiding them through the appropriate treatment options. We focus on their personal needs and provide them the finest in restorative and surgical care.”

As people are living longer, explained Dr. Mueller, they are facing the fact that their teeth and gums continue to age. Exceptional dental care can rejuvenate someone’s entire appearance. “Proper cosmetic dentistry can bring beauty and youthfulness to anyone,” Dr. Mueller said. “You can look spectacular.”

Assistance in financing dental procedures is also available. Dr. Mueller said his staff can help design a financial plan for patients looking for this option.

Dr. Kent Lane Mueller is located at 1115 N. Easton Road in Willow Grove, PA, near the interchange of the PA Turnpike. For more information, visit www.dr19090.com or call (215) 657-5700.

Freda Savana is a freelance writer who lives in Doylestown, PA.