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Bay Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry Bay Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry Wells Hammock, DMD Home January 31, 2006 THE PRACTICE Pediatric Dentists, like Dr. Wells Hammock ("Dr. Wells" as his patients commonly refer to him), are dedicated to the oral health of children from 6 months to 21 years of age. We at Bay Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry provide a fun atmosphere in which children feel safe and comfortable. We are aware of the fears and anxieties associated with dentistry and strive to alleviate them through compassion, patience and our own distinct way of providing the highest quality of pediatric dental care. We believe that children become part of the cavity-free generation by taking pride in their healthy smile and responsibility for their oral hygiene from a very early age. The first visit to the dentist may be the most important in a child’s life and we have the skills and training to make that visit a positive experience. We would be honored to provide the very best dental care to your child. Please call us at (251) 928-5045 to schedule an appointment at our office, located at 115 Lottie Lane, Fairhope, AL (directions below). We look forwar d to meeting you and your children in the near future! Jan 31, 2006 1:28:00 PM Reblog It 0 A 360 VIEW: ENJOY! Jan 31, 2006 1:27:00 PM Reblog It 0 LETTERS TO OUR PATIENTS January 2012: HAPPY NEW YEAR (and a little something about your upcoming appointment) We hope that you and your family have greeted this New Year with nothing but bright smiles! We look forward to seeing you and your children in the coming weeks and months at their next scheduled appointment. As we have always done, we will call you no less than 24 hours prior to this scheduled appointment to remind and confirm your arrival. It has been brought to our attention that you may be contacted by a former employee in an effort to redirect and reschedule patients to a new dental practice. Know that we remain here, ready and able, as we always have, to treat your child. We hope to see you and yours in our office soon and for many years to come! Should you ever have any questions, we always welcome your calls. November 2011: EXCITING NEWS - A Letter to the Parents of our Amazing Patients I cannot believe it has already been six years since we opened the "little door" to the children of Baldwin County and beyond. Thanks to you, we have continued to grow and serve the dental needs of thousands of children in our area, and this anniversary marks the beginning of a new chapter at Bay Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry, and we welcome it with great enthusiasm! In order to continue to meet the growing needs of our youth population, I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Ray Hammock, Jr,, DMD ("Doc") and Dr. Christi Clements, DMD have joined our team. Doc and Dr. Christi, who together bring more than 40 years of dental experience, will work hand-in-hand with me to improve the quality of our service. Going forward you should expect that my staff and I will continue to provide your children with the highest quality of dental care, and will do so in the same fun, safe, state-of-the-art office with which you are familiar. As you might know, I have two young children of my own; I understand and value the trust that you place in me to care for yours. I thank you for this and for your continued support of Bay Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry, and our ongoing endeavor to provide the best dental treatment to our patients - your smiling children. We look forward to seeing you and your children at their next scheduled appointment! Sincerely, "Dr. Wells" Jan 31, 2006 1:27:00 PM Reblog It 0 NEW PATIENT PAPERWORK For your convenience, please complete the attached paperwork and bring it to your child’s first appointment. Please note that while you need to complete only one "New Patient Information" form per family, you must complete one "Medical History" form per child. Additionally, below please find a copy of our Office Policies. We recommend that you read through these and keep a copy for your own files as you are providing your consent to all of our policies by signing the New Patient Information form. Thank you. Download NP Info Download Office Policies Download Med History Jan 31, 2006 1:27:00 PM Reblog It 0 SERVICES AND SUCH The Office with The Little Door welcomes patients 6 months to 21 years of age. Services include: · All restorative and preventative dental work · Treatment of special needs patients · Ability to treat all cavities in only 2 appointments · No referral necessary · Pediatric oral surgery and endodontics · Cosmetic dentistry, including whitening · Interceptive orthodontics plus a visiting orthodontist · In-office conscious sedation · Full-mouth restoration under general anesthesia Additionally: · We file all insurances · We accept Alabama Medicaid, BCBS of Alabama, AllKids & Southland · We provide 24-hour emergency services Jan 31, 2006 1:25:00 PM Reblog It 0 DOCTOR BIOGRAPHIES Wells Hammock, DMD Dr. Wells Hammock received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Auburn University and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He then completed a two-year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. His pediatric dental training included management and treatment of special needs patients; conscious sedation; pediatric dental rehabilitation; hospital dentistry with children under general anesthesia; and interceptive orthodontics. During his 2-year residency, Dr. Hammock worked at the Franciscan Hospital for Children in Boston, which specializes in the treatment of medically and physically compromised patients. Dr. Hammock is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Alabama Dental Association. In the past, he has served as President of the Baldwin County Dental Society. Dr. Hammock is a native of Mobile, Alabama. He, his wife, Elizabeth, and their two sons, Bowdoin and Riggins, live in Fairhope. Ray Hammock, Jr, DMD "Doc" We are excited and honored to have Dr. Ray Hammock, Jr. join Bay Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry. Doc” received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry; he then completed his residency in orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. To our practice, he brings his general dentistry skills and more than 30 years of dental experience. Christi Clements, DMD We are also thrilled to welcome Dr. Christi Clements to the practice. Dr. Christi received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry; she then completed a general practice residency at the University of Colorado. To our practice, she brings more than 10 years of general dental experience. *By overseeing hygiene and managing patient flow, Doc and Dr. Christi will work hand-in-hand with Dr. Wells Hammock to provide the absolute best dental care for your child. Additionally, Doc may provide preliminary orthodontic evaluations and Dr. Christi may provide restorative treatment to our adolescent patients. Jan 31, 2006 1:24:00 PM Reblog It 0 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY: AN OVERVIEW About Pediatric Dentists Pediatric Dentists are the pediatricians of dentistry. Professional education includes 4 years of dental school and 2-to-3 years of specialized study that emphasizes child psychology, growth and development. Infants, preschoolers, children and adolescents each require a different approach to their changing behavior, ongoing dental growth and development and avoidance of future dental problems. The Pediatric Dentist is best qualified to meet these needs. Why Are Baby Teeth So Important? It is critical that the primary teeth be kept healthy until they are lost naturally. They serve several extremely important functions, including: maintaining good nutrition by permitting your child to chew properly; providing for...