Dr. Cline, a graduate of Alvin High School, attended Tulane University on a football scholarship. He then continued his education at the University of Texas School of Dentistry (UTSD) Houston where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1981. He completed a two year hospital based residency at L.S.U. School of Dentistry / Charity Hospital of New Orleans in 1983.
In 1991, Dr. Cline became Associate Clinical Professor at UTSD, participating as clinical professor at the General Practice Residency Program at Herman Hospital. Dr. Cline continues his relationship with the residency program.
Dr. Charles Cline has been practicing dentistry in League City since 1984. Early in his career he was impacted by Pankey Institute, which stresses a patient-centered practice philosophy: Treat your patients as if you were the patient. One of the most enjoyable aspects of dentistry is in developing relationships with people, listening to your life stories, sharing in the good times and the bad times. For us, developing trust is one of the ingredients to successful dental care.
Over the years of practicing dentistry, I have come to the realization that the people whom you employee are the most important to the well-being of the dental office. Happy employees make for happy patients! So, over the years, I have developed a very non-business-like methodology in finding and hiring employees. Its called waiting. Yes, I wait patiently for the right person to show up. I know it sounds crazy, but most of the time it works. So, below I will introduce to you my current team of great people, whom I metaphorically call My Five Wives:
I discovered Rita on the sideline of a soccer field. Go figure. Her daughter and mine played on the same soccer team. Rita is from the famous Castillo family of Friendswood, as some of you may know, of the La Casita Mexican Restaurant in Friendswood. So you see, because I am her boss, I get special treatment at La Casita. I digress. As I began to know the Dickens, I found out she was a hygienist. After a year or so, I asked her on the soccer field if she would like to come and work for me. She said, Ill think about it. She did think about it and accepted. Now she has been a hygienist, office manager, and Bleaching Queen for over 20 years now. She has one passion besides working for me, and that would be her grandchildren.
As the senior member of the staff, Chris and I go way back to 1991. This is the year I started teaching at the General Practice Residency at Herman Hospital. At that time, Chris was the office manager of the residency program. Her title was El General. So, when I found out she was retiring, I asked her to come work for me and she said, Ill think about it. She did think about it for a long time, but she accepted, and now she has been part of the team since 2005.
Betty is my chairside assistant. Those of you who spend time in my chair will see a whole lot of Betty. Betty joined our office in 2013, when we were going through a transition in dental assistants. A friend of hers had heard we were hiring, and she walked in one day and asked us if she could apply. After a working interview, we were impressed. I asked her if she would like to be a part of my team, and she said, Ill think about it. And a day or so later, she accepted the offer!
Julie was also introduced to our office as a temporary hygienist to work in our practice while others were on vacation. She was one of our temporaries for 2 years. The first time I heard Julie laugh, I knew she was the one. When a position opened up, we immediately asked her if she wanted to work with us. She answered, Ill think about it. After a while, she accepted and has been here ever since 2013.
Clarissas story is interesting. She was working full-time at Dillards in the cosmetic department. One evening after work, while purchasing some eyeliner, I asked this young lady if she could help me and you really dont think that I would be shopping for make-up, do you? Really?! I became aware of Clarissa through her future mother-in-law, who is the owner of Phoenix Cleaners, who I use to prepare scrubs for the office. She had been a dental assistant, and when she found out I was a dentist, she told me about Clarissa and her goal to become a dental hygienist. So, we asked Clarissa to come to the office for a working interview. We liked what we saw, and I asked her if she wanted to come work part-time with us. She said, Ill think about it. After a couple of days, she said she would. At first, she was part-time, and then one day, she came to me and asked me if she could work full-time, and I said, Ill think about it. So, for the last three years, she has been learning all aspects of dentistry as she prepares herself to enter the practice of dental hygiene.
Alycia was first introduced to our office as a patient. Her family had just moved to Texas from Oregon. Again, she came into the office to see us every 6 months. We began to know her life story. Also, I discovered that she had been in dentistry for about 15 years. We also discovered that she was not in dentistry since moving to Texas, and she was not happy where she was working. So, I asked her if she would like to work with us, and she said (you sure guessed it!), Ill think about it. After a day or so, she accepted the offer and has been with us for almost 2 years.
So that is the story of My Five Wives. These ladies spend more time with me than they do with their husbands and/or boyfriends. I can promise you that spending 35+ hours a week with me makes them appreciate their spouse so much more!
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 24 reviews
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2 years ago
I recommend this place to everyone! I was new to the place, referred by my Pastor. Though it was a good referral, going to a new dentist can often seem a little weird not knowing what to expect. To my surprise, the staff were really nice.. The front desk person never stopped smiling, and the Doctor's assistant was tremendously helpful, even holding the picture tool in my mouth to get a proper x-ray.. that's dedication! With just hearing the tone of Dr. Cline's voice, you know he has loving kindness in his heart. It felt like I was being seen by my grandpa. What a rarity of such a special genuine care. The entire experience was pleasant. I'm grateful to God for such a wonderful visit
Megan Nicole
2 years ago
absolutely love this dentist! he made me feel comfortable and was very honest on what i needed done. he didn't try make me pull unnecessary teeth or anything! his staff is amazing!
Ronny Low
2 years ago
First Appointment was today. I have to say I am over the top impressed. Felt like family as soon as I walked in the door. Dr. Cline and his staff are top notch. No up sale just great service and attentive to my concerns. Strongly recommend. Great job guys. Very impressed
Valerie Hedge
2 years ago
Been extremely happy with this great dentist and staff for many many years! Professional but super friendly. Never have to wait more than a few minutes. Always 5 star!
Belle K.
2 years ago
Wonderful staff, hygienists, and doctor. Their treatments are always well-explained, and they are always looking for the least invasive solution.
Megan Nicole
3 years ago
absolutely love this dentist! he made me feel comfortable and was very honest on what i needed done. he didn't try make me pull unnecessary teeth or anything! his staff is amazing!
Ronny Low
3 years ago
First Appointment was today. I have to say I am over the top impressed. Felt like family as soon as I walked in the door. Dr. Cline and his staff are top notch. No up sale just great service and attentive to my concerns. Strongly recommend. Great job guys. Very impressed
Valerie Hedge
3 years ago
Been extremely happy with this great dentist and staff for many many years! Professional but super friendly. Never have to wait more than a few minutes. Always 5 star!
Belle K.
3 years ago
Wonderful staff, hygienists, and doctor. Their treatments are always well-explained, and they are always looking for the least invasive solution.
Brittany Baker
3 years ago
Dr. Cline offers compassionate care, and is very flexible with emergency appointments. Anxiety and pain are well controlled, and the staff pampers you!
Kirsten Hissa
3 years ago
Love my dentist. Clean office and friendly staff
Brad Morse
3 years ago
Best dentist ever, by far. My family has been going to this practice for over 25 years. Great dental care, wonderful people, and they make you feel like family. They go out of their way for emergency care and take care of all of your needs. I will never go anywhere else.
Brittany Baker
4 years ago
Dr. Cline offers compassionate care, and is very flexible with emergency appointments. Anxiety and pain are well controlled, and the staff pampers you!
Brad Morse
4 years ago
Best dentist ever, by far. My family has been going to this practice for over 25 years. Great dental care, wonderful people, and they make you feel like family. They go out of their way for emergency care and take care of all of your needs. I will never go anywhere else.
Kirsten Hissa
4 years ago
Love my dentist. Clean office and friendly staff
Ron Jones
5 years ago
Since I am one of the few on this planet without a Facebook page, my wife Marlene was kind enough to allow me to use her account to describe my experience with Dr. Charles Cline located in League City on highway 518. More than one Dentists in the area has the name Charles Cline so I want to be sure to properly identify "our" Dentist. Yelp was my first choice but he couldn't be clearly identified on that site. Dr. Cline has been our family dentist since 2003 when we moved to Houston. Our experience with Dr. Cline has always exceeded expectations but my visit today was "special". For the first time since not being able to afford the alternative while I was in college, I had a tooth extracted. Because of its damage, there was no alternative. During my last experience with extraction, the Dentist broke the tooth at the gum line and 4 long hours later he finished removing the fragments. Needless to say, I faced today's appointment with more than a little apprehension which I explained to Dr. Cline during my preliminary visit preparing for the extraction. I am confident that considerable effort was required of Dr. Cline but removal of the tooth was totally painless and expedient. Nitrous Oxide gas was used at my request which probably contributed to the near pleasant experience. I am confident that, because of my description of concerns during my first visit, Dr. Cline was thoroughly prepared for the extraction. Since I take blood thinners twice daily, even after discontinuing the medication several days before the procedure, bleeding was a significant concern. On completion of the extraction, Dr. Cline explained that he was packing something into the cavity to enhance clotting. Bleeding totally stopped within two hours and there is no way anyone could have made the overall experience more pleasant. The outcome of today's appointment was consistent with all past experiences with Dr. Cline for my wife Marlene, our two kids who are now grown and me. There aren't many service providers in any field who sincerely care about the customer's experience as much as profitability of their business. Every business owner strives to maximize profitability of their office but Dr. Cline always goes the extra mile to ensure that the patient leaves not only pleased with treatment received but impressed by techniques utilized and the genuine concern of the doctor for an overall optimal experience.
Wayne "Rutro" Rutledge
5 years ago
Dr. Cone is a great dentist. Always concerned about comfort. He is a joy to talk to. His staff is professional and very friendly. It feels like family when I show up.
Chad Bollmeyer
5 years ago
We have been going to Dr. Cline for 20 years now. We live in Pearland now, but still drive to see him. He is by far the best dentist I have ever used. His staff is friendly, and he does a good job of being on time. More than that, he cares. A lot. Always remember details about our family, and always asks about them. His approach is always conservative, and he does not recommend services just to make a buck. If there are choices, he will lay them out for you. His office is closed on Fridays, but if you have a emergency, HE calls you back personally, and will arrange to treat you. That kind of service is rare these days. Is he the cheapest? Nope; and he shouldn't be. No need to look any further for a great dentist.
Jay Hoover
5 years ago
Really great service, did a temporary plug until I could finish my trip to Chicago to see the family and then performed the permanent fix when I got back.
Ron Jones
6 years ago
Since I am one of the few on this planet without a Facebook page, my wife Marlene was kind enough to allow me to use her account to describe my experience with Dr. Charles Cline located in League City on highway 518. More than one Dentists in the area has the name Charles Cline so I want to be sure to properly identify "our" Dentist. Yelp was my first choice but he couldn't be clearly identified on that site. Dr. Cline has been our family dentist since 2003 when we moved to Houston. Our experience with Dr. Cline has always exceeded expectations but my visit today was "special". For the first time since not being able to afford the alternative while I was in college, I had a tooth extracted. Because of its damage, there was no alternative. During my last experience with extraction, the Dentist broke the tooth at the gum line and 4 long hours later he finished removing the fragments. Needless to say, I faced today's appointment with more than a little apprehension which I explained to Dr. Cline during my preliminary visit preparing for the extraction. I am confident that considerable effort was required of Dr. Cline but removal of the tooth was totally painless and expedient. Nitrous Oxide gas was used at my request which probably contributed to the near pleasant experience. I am confident that, because of my description of concerns during my first visit, Dr. Cline was thoroughly prepared for the extraction. Since I take blood thinners twice daily, even after discontinuing the medication several days before the procedure, bleeding was a significant concern. On completion of the extraction, Dr. Cline explained that he was packing something into the cavity to enhance clotting. Bleeding totally stopped within two hours and there is no way anyone could have made the overall experience more pleasant. The outcome of today's appointment was consistent with all past experiences with Dr. Cline for my wife Marlene, our two kids who are now grown and me. There aren't many service providers in any field who sincerely care about the customer's experience as much as profitability of their business. Every business owner strives to maximize profitability of their office but Dr. Cline always goes the extra mile to ensure that the patient leaves not only pleased with treatment received but impressed by techniques utilized and the genuine concern of the doctor for an overall optimal experience.
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