Blanks Jr Terry C DDS

895 S Dexter Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
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Opens Monday at 11:00am
SundayClosed
Monday11:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday11:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday11:00am - 3:00pm
FridayClosed
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Dr. Terry C. Blanks Jr. was born in Rebecca, Georgia. After graduating from high school in 1961, he moved to Daytona Beach, Florida to attend Bethune-Cookman College. In 1966, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry, Washington D.C. in 1970.

After graduating, Dr. Blanks entered The United States Public Health Service to serve an internship in Comprehensive Dentistry at The United States Public service Hospital, Brighton Massachusetts. After completing the internship, Dr. Blanks entered The United States Coast Guard and was stationed at The Coast Guard Base, Boston, Massachusetts with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After discharge in 1973, Dr. Blanks entered The United States Army Reserves as a Major. And he also entered private practice in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition, he became a part-time assistant Professor at Boston University School of Graduated Dentistry.

In 1982, Dr. Blanks received an honorable discharge from The United States Army Reserves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and moved to Florida and began his private practice in Deland, Florida. Dr. Blanks is a master in The Academy of General Dentistry. He is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He has also completed the Misch International Implant Institute prosthetic program and has completed training in IV Conscious Sedation. He is a member of The American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Florida Dental Association, Central Florida District Dental Association, and the Volusia Flager Dental Association.

Dr. Blanks, along with his wife Beaulah, is an active member at Bethel AME Church in Deland Florida. In his spare time, Dr. Blanks enjoys playing the electric bass guitar and flying private airplanes. He is an Instrument rated private pilot. He also enjoys traveling and riding his motorcycle.

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Rating 4.0 out of 5 based on 16 reviews

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Carol Wiley
2 years ago
Great dentist he makes my family feel comfortable and safe. Very friendly staff.


Maria Lord
2 years ago
This is the 4rt time that we come to Dr. Blanks. He takes care of my 6 yo. Staff is very nice and they really care about preservation of the tooth. It doesn't matter the distance, it's worth it.


Ryan Shipley
2 years ago
I visited this dental office as I needed a cleaning and exam and nowhere else around me had any appointments until the end of the year. I had a truly awful experience. The only redeeming factor about this dental facility is that the front desk person was very friendly. Other than that, the experience was horrible. Firstly, I had to wait over 45 minutes for my appointment. I got there early to make sure to fill out any paper work I need to complete. I then went and sat down on the chair. There I see a dog in the room jumping all over me. It was strange but I went with it. Then I figure out that dental assistant is on her phone, on hold with something/someone. It felt like she wasn't even paying attention to me and didn't want to be there. I was lowered down with zero introduction to what I was in for. She then proceeds to NUM MY MOUTH without ANY warning. She said it was because, "people who visit the dentist get scared". I'm just sitting there going...okay, but I'm not scared of the dentist. I'm an adult. The cleaning and exam were rushed and there was zero care. Secondly, as she began, my gums kept getting poked by her cleaning materials and she was fumbling the entire time. It kept hurting but she took no care into my wellbeing for this visit. She was controlling her dog while also dealing with the phone and myself. She rushed the entire process and it made everything worse. Also the building is very outdated and dirty. Overall, I will never be visiting this dentist again. Oh and I didn't even see Dr. Blanks in the office. If you're in the area looking for a dentist, I suggest staying clear of this office.


Jeremy Jones
2 years ago
Man if I need dental work this the place I'm going! I've been comin here for years and have never had a problem. I Had a tooth promblem and I tried to go to 2 different dentists in the area and both tried to give a price that was unaffordable right now but not Dr Blanks office I called them and they set me an appointment for the next day and it was a affordable payment ! Man this dentist knows wassap they are official


Crystal Smith
2 years ago
I had a chip tooth removed and I must say dr.blanks help me he removed the tooth no pain the staff was nice and friendly great dentist I appreciate dr.blanks for helping me.


Sophia
2 years ago
I've been going to Dentist Terry Blanks since I was 7 years old and I refuse to go to any other dentist and i am 27 years old now. I'm always nervous when I go to the dentist and every time I get to his office he's always talking to me through the procedure and within minutes he done never had any issues with his work and he has been my family dentist for as long as i can possibly remember


Sophia
3 years ago
I've been going to Dentist Terry Blanks since I was 7 years old and I refuse to go to any other dentist and i am 27 years old now. I'm always nervous when I go to the dentist and every time I get to his office he's always talking to me through the procedure and within minutes he done never had any issues with his work and he has been my family dentist for as long as i can possibly remember


Mike Clark
3 years ago
Best dentist around. Hands down


Kay Noeth
3 years ago
Easy Going, felt comfortable with a difficult procedure.


April Lynn
3 years ago
This place is so bad! The wait to get seen was so long. And the denstis was on her phone the entire time I was being cleaned so i was afraid she was distracted and would mess up or something. Besides it wasnt even a business call it was a PERSONAL one that could have waited till she was done working.


April Lynn
4 years ago
This place is so bad! The wait to get seen was so long. And the denstis was on her phone the entire time I was being cleaned so i was afraid she was distracted and would mess up or something. Besides it wasnt even a business call it was a PERSONAL one that could have waited till she was done working.


Kay Noeth
4 years ago
Easy Going, felt comfortable with a difficult procedure.


Mike Clark
4 years ago
Best dentist around. Hands down


Donna andrews
4 years ago
Very helpful


Donna andrews
5 years ago
Very helpful


Jasmine Torres
5 years ago
Horrible, I got my cavity tooth token out. That's when I started having pain after a week, I decided to go to a different dental then got X-rays done, still had a peice of my cavity which heal over my skin.


Darline Flores
5 years ago
(Translated by Google) Very good doctor with me, I liked his work (Original) Muy buen doctor con migo, me gusto su trabajo


Jasmine Torres
6 years ago
Horrible, I got my cavity tooth token out. That's when I started having pain after a week, I decided to go to a different dental then got X-rays done, still had a peice of my cavity which heal over my skin.


Darline Flores
6 years ago
(Translated by Google) Very good doctor with me, I liked his work (Original) Muy buen doctor con migo, me gusto su trabajo


Mary Mary
8 years ago
. after making a partialplate for my top teeth at great expense to me. what to do now as i cant afford another plate to fix what he messed up. i will never go back tohim agai nhe took 4 caps offand now i cant even bite a sandwich,


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