John M Pinnix IV, DMD, FAGD is a general, reconstructive, and cosmetic dentist dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for his patients. He is passionate about improving his patients quality of life by creating healthy, attractive, natural looking smiles.
His clinical interests include Cosmetic Dentistry, Complex Dental Rehabilitation, Restorative Dentistry, TMJ therapy, and Dental Sleep Medicine. He is known for his high standard of excellence and down-to-earth, compassionate personality.
Dr. Pinnix is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). The AGD Fellowship Award is presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality dental care by remaining current in their profession. To earn this prestigious honor, Dr. Pinnix completed 500 hours of dental continuing education, passed a comprehensive written exam, and fulfilled three years of continuous membership in the AGD.
Dr. Pinnix is also anAccreditationCandidatewith the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry; the only dentist in Charlotte to hold such status. He was recently honored by being named a Top Dentist by Charlotte Magazine.
Dr. Pinnix is dedicated to the benefits of continuing education in dentistry and strives to stay on the leading edge of advances in dental sciences. In 2011, he began attending the Spear Education Center, a world-class post graduate education facility in Scottsdale, AZ that focuses on comprehensive dental care. He currently serves as Spear Faculty Club Member and local Spear Study Club Leader.
George A. Betancourt, DMD, FICOI is a general dentist who received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut. He went on to complete a residency in General Dentistry at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC and served as Chief Resident his final year. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida.
Practice interests include complex dental rehabilitation,dental implant placement and restoration, wisdom tooth surgeries, IV sedation and cosmetic dentistry. He has extensive experience in anesthesia, physical diagnosis, emergency management of dental injuries and infections, exodontia (tooth extractions), operating room dentistry, and the dental management of medically compromised and chronically ill patients. His research background includes a study of the periodontal pathogen P. gingivalis and its effects of human gingival tissues. The project was formally presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Chicago, IL in 2001.
Dr. Betancourt is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is also the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions. He has been voted by his peers as a Charlotte Top Dentist, a list published in Charlotte Magazine, since 2007. He has also received Outstanding Achievement honors from the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Operative Dentistry.
Dr. Betancourt continues to be active in academics. He serves as an attending faculty member in the Department of Oral Medicine at Carolinas Medical Center. He certainly has a lot of knowledge to offer new doctors in training and enjoys staying up to date on prevalent topics in his profession.
Aformer division I college athlete, Dr. Betancourtplayed baseball at the University of Central Florida and continues to be active in sports including golf and fitness. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Our focus is to supply the knowledge and understanding necessary to educate people about maintaining their whole mouth in the best condition possible for their entire life; provide outstanding customer service in a calm, comforting environment ideal for providing personalized dental care; and deliver the highest quality dentistry possible in order to serve the short-range and long-range needs of our patients.
Your first visit to Advanced Dentistry of Blakeney establishes a vital foundation for our relationship with you and is extremely thorough. During the first visit, here is what you can expect from our helpful staff:
Your initial dental examination will be comprehensive and includes a visual examination, cosmetic analysis, charting, periodontal (gum and bone) exam, TMJ exam, oral cancer screening, along with diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.
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newest oldest highest lowestJeff Howell
a year ago
Everyone is always very nice, very knowledgeable and professional. Great doctors and staff.
Patricia Stevens
a year ago
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere!
MARK MARZONIE
a year ago
Everything and everyone is top drawer!
Lisa Capote
a year ago
I will go nowhere else! Customer service excellent, knowledgeable, friendly. Can not go wrong with anyone you see. Front office super friendly and knowledgeable.
Larry Guli
a year ago
Great professional friendly attention
Bryan Hutchins
a year ago
Great first visit experience. Dr. Pinnix and staff were professional, detailed and friendly. Thanks!
William Lowery
a year ago
Always outstanding service and people!! My family and I have used several different Dentists over the years... Advanced Dentistry is absolutely the best we have had! We have been with them almost 10 years now!
CB Huchingson
a year ago
The dentists at Advanced are the most professional I have ever had
Brian Muscarella
a year ago
I always receive the best care at Advanced Dentistry!
Diane Ross
a year ago
Great office overall.
Stan S
a year ago
Everyone at Advanced Dentistry goes above and beyond! Drs. Pinnix and Betancourt make everyone feel at ease. Their colleagues always take great care of me. They take such good care of me that I only have to visit twice a year for cleanings :)
Bobby B
a year ago
Always professional and personable with very little to no wait time. The Dr's and staff make you feel at ease and comfortable while preforming high quality dental care!
Kenny Treece
a year ago
Elizabeth is the best! By far!
Susan Davis
a year ago
I needed to find a local general dentist and spent a good deal of time reviewing credentials, experience, etc. My level of anxiety with dentists is also pretty high so I needed a practice that supported nitrous oxide and chose Advanced Dentistry of Blakeney. My initial need was for a permanent restoration of a root canal but I also wanted to find a practice for routine maintenance. The first encounters (calling the office, setting up an appointment, completing paperwork) was very positive. Marisa provided all the information that I needed and was very patient with the many calls and questions that I had. The dental hygienist, Emily asked questions to understand where the anxiety came from and how I managed it. When Dr. Pinnix came in, he spent time just talking with me, getting me comfortable and understanding my needs, concerns and expectations. There were two things that really stood out to me, however. First, I was impressed by Dr. Pinnix's comments about my prior dentists. So often, people criticize their competition but Dr. Pinnix was complimentary and gracious in his evaluation of their work. He also suggested that I would not need the nitrous oxide for the permanent restoration since I would not feel anything other than pressure and it would take less than 10 minutes. I appreciated him not 'selling' me something that I did not need. And he had managed to get me comfortable without the gas - no small feat! Checkout was easy and overall the visit was very very pleasant! I am very happy with this practice. Susan Davis
Anita Brandau
a year ago
My dental hygienist Amanda always does a great job at cleaning my teeth. Everyone that works here is very warm and personable. I love this place!
Alisa
a year ago
Great dentistry and customer service. Amber is the BEST hygienist!
Vicki Hafele
a year ago
Elizabeth has the patience and technique to make my dental cleaning as comfortable and stress free as possible. And her knowledge is so deep! You can tell she comes from a family of dentists.
Andrea Daley
a year ago
Best dental consult I have had. Really appreciated Dr. Betancourt's approach to patient care and the staff was very friendly and communicative as well.
Roni Rosati
a year ago
Excellent experience. Loved the office, the dentist and my hygienist Courtney. She did a truly fantastic job!! I would highly recommend this 5 star dental office !!!
Kathy Smith
a year ago
The staff I'd amazing. Very comforting.
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