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It happens to all of us. We wake up one day, look in the mirror, and decide its time to make a change. Maybe it was a life event. A tragedy. Accelebration. You’ve been thinking about it for a long while, but today you decide, is the day to take action. This is where Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry patient Brian’s story begins. Brian is a medical professional in Naples, Florida and knows how important your smile is to soothe a patient’s fears. Brian was not happy with his smile and noticed he had been smiling a lot less lately because he had neglected his oral health for way too long.
“I made an appointment for a whitening treatment. I thought this would be a good place to start.” Says Brian. “I just wanted to feel better about myself and my image. However, when I went in for the whitening treatment, the aesthetician gave me a real wake-up call. Turns out I hadn’t been to the dentist in over two years. Not even for cleaning. I had some crowns that were falling out and my gums were a mess. I called my regular family dental office and found that the dentist I always saw had retired. So I started looking for recommendations for a new dental provider.”
Brian’s son was a patient of Dr. Bill Campbell at Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry. Upon his son’s recommendation, Brian took the first step and made an appointment for a consultation. That was in December of 2019. Brain met with Dr Campbell and was given the immediate care he needed, and then together, they made a treatment plan to change Brian’s smile for life.
“Dr. Campbell gave me several different options and explained the pro’s and con’s of each, along with an estimated price. Did I want a quick fix? Did I want to invest the money for a life long solution? Dental work is not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Dr. Campbell’s credentials and his ability to explain the options with a price comparison was what made me want to have the work done at Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry.”
When asked why Brain chose Dr. Campbell, he said, “Bill is just kind. He is a kind man with a heart for what he does. Bill is the kind of guy who you could invite over for a picnic, and he would come over the day before and mow the lawn and help set up the grill. Bill is the kind of guy you want to help you make life-changing decisions.”
Brian chose a full mouth extraction and dental implants to replace his natural teeth. After the extraction, Dr. Campbell placed bone grafts to strengthen Brian’s mandible and maxilla so they would be strong enough to hold the screws that would attach the new teeth in place. In February of 2022, after a year of wearing removable dentures and allowing the bone grafts to work, Brian received his new smile.
“I just cant express how happy I am with my new mouth. It’s changed my whole attitude and outlook. I have self-confidence again. The color, the shape, the fit, I LOVE TO SMILE now!”
When asked if he would do it again, go thru the waiting and the pain and the process, the SMILE said it all. “Yes! Yes, I would do it all again! But I would do it sooner! I would not wait until I felt like I had to hide my smile at work. I would not wait until a tragic life event gave me no reason to smile. I would go straight to Dr. Campbell and the superior staff at Park Family & Cosmetic Dentistry and give myself a smile worth showing off!”
Dr. Bill Campbell, a distinguished Naples dentist, graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in 2009, following an accelerated program at Barry University for a master’s in biomedical sciences degree before dental school. With over ten years of experience and a commitment to continuous learning, Dr. Campbell has accumulated over 1000 hours of Continuing Education, showcasing his dedication to staying at the forefront of dental advancements.
• Continuing Education: Accumulated over 1000 hours of CE, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing learning.
• Dawson Academy Curriculum: Completed the Dawson Academy curriculum in St. Petersburg, FL, focusing on occlusion.
• Frank Spear Courses: Specialized Occlusion, Treatment Planning, and Esthetics training.
• Implant Expertise: Extensive training in implantology, including programs with Implant Educators, Trinon Implant Practicum in the Dominican Republic, and mentorship with Dr. Ziv Simon in California.
• Soft Tissue Grafting: Proficient in traditional and advanced techniques, including PinHole Surgical Technique taught by Dr. John Chao.
• Full Mouth Rehab Training: Comprehensive training in Full Mouth Rehab and the All on X Implant philosophy at the Pikos Institute.
• Guided Implant Placement: Specializing in guided implant placement using surgical guides for precision in implant placement.
