Dr. Ashcraft is a pediatric dental specialist who truly believes in the prevention of dental problems, and in educating families about healthy smiles for life. In treating patients, her philosophy is based on respectingchildren, yet caring for them using age-appropriate techniques. Understanding the uniqueness of each child and identifying eachfamilys individual needs is how Dr. Ashcraft delivers gentle dentistry and creates positive dental experiences.
Dr. Deborah A. Ashcraft attended college at Augusta State University and dental school at the Medical College of Georgia, currently Augusta University, where she also completed her pediatric dental residency. She was an Associate Professor in the pediatric dentistry department at the Medical College of Georgia for several years.
In private practice since 1996, Dr. Ashcraft has numerous years ofexperience with nitrous oxide analgesia, conscious oral sedation, and hospital dentistry. She is currently on staff at the Augusta Universitys Childrens Hospital of Georgia (formerly MCG) where she performsoutpatient dental surgeries.
Dr. Ashcraft is married to Rodney David Ashcraft. Their familyconsists of horses, dogs, and cats. Her hobbies include riding and showing her horses, working out, traveling and spending time with her family.
Our team is picked for their keen ability to connect with children. Our office employs the mostpassionate, dedicated, and hard-working team anywhere, and they all love children! One of our strengths is being able to communicate with, and connect with your child. We will reassure them to help ease their nerves. The children are provided with individualized, personalized attention. Dr. Ashcraft and her staff extend themselves in every way to make our families feel welcome.
Assistants are certified to assist Dr. Ashcraft at the hospital during surgery. Assistants are also trained to monitor sedation patients and those receiving nitrous oxide analgesia. All dentalassistants are certified expanded duty assistants and are American Heart Associations PEARS(Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) certified. Our office complies with all OSHA/HIPAA/DHEC regulations.
We are also very proud to have made every effort to accommodate our friends with special needs who require specific attention. Our office is a street level, free-standing building with availableparking and a wheelchair ramp. The space was built according to the American Act of Disability (ADA) guidelines.
Dr. Ashcraft performs surgery at Augusta Universitys Childrens Hospital of Georgia (formerly MCG) on Wednesdays. Our office may be closed at times when we are attending continuing education seminars, performing outpatient dental surgery at the hospital, and for holidays. However our answering machine will record messages whenever the office is closed and a staff member will promptly return your call.
If your child should need emergency dental treatment, Dr. Ashcraft can be reached at any time by our electronic phone system. If a message is left on the office answering machine, the machine will alert Dr. Ashcraft's cell phone and she will promptly return your call. This service is only for Dr. Ashcrafts current and active patients.
Parents are encouraged to call the office with any concerns or questions they may have regarding their childs dental health and dental visit. The office staff is highly trained and qualified to assist you with most questions. Dr. Ashcraft cannot leave the children during their treatment, and if a call requires her personal response, she will return your call at her earliest opportunity. The billing staff handles all billing inquiries.
Our office places special emphasis on our comforting environment for both children and parents. From vintage arcade games in the game rooms to the life-sized wall murals, kids feel right at home. It is a unique multi-themed atmosphere that helps children relax and enjoy their dental experience. Children deserve to experience a gentle, caring approach to their dental care.
We are located approximately 2 miles from I-20, Exit 1.Our office is located at 460 West Martintown Road in North Augusta, SC 29841. If you require additional information regarding directions to our office, please call us at(803) 279-9901, ext. 201. View Mapquest Map
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