When it comes to your smile and your oral health, the team at The Smile Studio is committed to excellence. They work passionately to deliver the very best to you and provide a level of care and comfort that is second to none. They provide unparalleled hospitality and their customer service is world-class. Every member of the team is trained to make your experience the best.
The team at The Smile Studio provides personal service and loves getting to know each and every patient. It is their mission to make you one-of-the-family and they treat you as such. The office team, hygiene team and assistants are committed to you. Dr. Coker and the team continually educate themselves on new and advanced procedures and treatments. When you come into the office, you know that we are using the most advanced technology and we are committed to your comfort.
Mary Paroline has been the Office Manager for Dr. Rick Coker's Smile Studio for over thirty years. Patients love her and she loves them right back. She is incredibly hardworking. Shes fun. Shes efficient. Shes friendly.
Mary is an expert in all things 'dental.' She has lectured to dentists and team members at several dental conferences. She trains new employees and teaches them how to value our patients. Everyone values her expertise.
According to Mary, when a patient says, Everyone here makes me feel so special, or I cant believe I enjoyed coming to the dentist, or they just give us a hug that makes working here so special. I can go home at night and say to myself, I really helped to make a difference!'
Kathy is the lead dental assistant for Dr. Cokers Smile Studio.She helps Dr. Coker during all phases of your dental treatment.She makes sure that all the materials and equipment needed during the procedure are close at hand.She keeps your mouth open and your teeth dry so that you get the best results possible.
Aside from her technical duties, Cathy makes sure her patients are as comfortable as possible. She adds moisture to your lips, checks to see if you need a pillow behind your neck or your back, she offers you a blanket to keep you warm and cozy and even a headphone relaxation system called NuCalm to make sure you are even a little dreamy.
Cathy is fairly new to Dr. Cokers Smile Studio, but she is an experienced dental assistant. She is friendly and so excited to be working for Dr. Coker. She absolutely loves our patients. Be sure to let her know how to make you comfortable.
Wendy Holdren is the hygienist for The Smile Studio. She will keep your mouth incredibly healthy by checking for the beginnings of periodontal disease and spirochete bacteria (the bad bacteria which can cause perio disease). Periodontal infections have been linked to heart disease and since CVD (cardio vascular disease) is the #1 killer of Americans, you don't want to have any gum inflammation.
Dr. Coker is affectionately known around town as The Smile Doctor. He is a cosmetic dentist in Tyler, Texas. In fact, he was the cosmetic dentist pioneer in East Texas. He creates beautiful smiles, treats mild-to-moderate sleep apnea, treats periodontal disease, TMJ (jaw) pain, migraine headaches, and helps patients keep their teeth functioning for years and years.
Dr. Coker has been practicing aesthetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry in Tyler since he graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch. He takes numerous continuing education courses each year, he has lectured in several areas of dentistry,and he and his wife, Melinda,regularly host dental meetings in Tyler. Dr. Coker has been selected as a Texas MonthlySuper Dentistfor many years running.
His love and expertise for cosmetic dentistry gives Dr. Coker's patients the confidence that he will be able to give them the smile they have always wanted. He strives to be the best in the field of cosmetic dentistry and continues to learn, experiment with new ideas and educate other dental professionals, as well as his patients.