Luma Dentistry- Southlake

Luma Dentistry- Southlake - General dentist in Birmingham, AL
4501 Southlake Pkwy #100, Hoover, AL 35244
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Closes at 5:00pm
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Monday7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday7:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday7:30am - 5:00pm
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Luma Dentistry- Southlake - General dentist in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham brothers Drs. Ted and John Poczatek, both graduates of UAB School of Dentistry, opened their first dental practice in 2005. Their vision was to create a practice that would benefit the community and the patients.

The brothers were joined in 2007 by Dr. Holt Gray, a good friend and a specialist in dental restoration procedures (prosthodontist), and a Resident Professor at UAB School of Dentistry. The practice grew again in 2009 with the addition of Dr. Johns wife, Dr. Wendy, who is also a UAB School of Dentistry graduate.

In 2018, the team combined their three locations, McCalla Dental, Cahaba Dental and Southlake Dental to form Luma Dentistry. Today, the practice continues to grow and now includes over a dozen doctors at several convenient locations across central Alabama.

From providing volunteer dental services for the Give Kids a Smile and The Foundry Rescue Mission programs to helping to raise funds for hurricane and tornado relief, our dentists and staff are all very interested in giving back to our community.

Dr. Mendez graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 2014 and joined Mahan Creek Dental in 2016 after practicing in Montgomery for two years. Before he began his career in dentistry, Dr. Mendez attended Auburn University and graduated in 2008 with a degree in software engineering. He completed a second major in

Dr. Marshall Hartzog graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in June of 2021. After graduation, Dr. Marshall entered practice in Sylacauga, Alabama at Dental Associates of Sylacauga. He has so far thoroughly enjoyed his time in Sylacauga, and is excited to be able to continue serving dental needs of patients in the

Dr. Nolen attended Auburn University and graduated magna cum laude in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. He went on to earn his dental degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2013. After graduation, he completed a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Foundry

Dr. Ted grew up with his brother, John, in Birmingham, Alabama. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Birmingham-Southern College and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 2003. After working for several years as an associate dentist at Oneonta Dental Center, he founded Luma Dentistry with his brother, John.

Dr. John grew up with his brother, Ted, in the Birmingham area. He graduated summa cum laude from Birmingham-Southern College with a degree in computer science before receiving a DMD with honors from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, where he met and married fellow graduate, Dr. Wendy. He received a Certificate in Advanced

Dr. Gray was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College and the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. He completed an additional three years of study as a Prosthodontic Resident at UAB School of Dentistry. Dr. Gray taught as part-time faculty at the UAB School of Dentistry in the

Dr. Soon Yoon graduated from Birmingham-Southern College with a degree in Chemistry. He went on to graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2007 through a Naval Dental scholarship. He served as a dental officer in the Navy for five years before going into private practice. Dr. Yoon has been

Dr. Filler was born and raised in Hoover, Alabama. As a college student, he spent one year living in Argentina and studied Spanish in an immersion program before returning to Southern Adventist University in Tennessee to complete Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Spanish in 2014. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham

Dr. Chang is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. He completed his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York and received advanced training by leaders in the field during his pain medicine fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Chang enjoys helping fearful patients feel

Dr. Deborah Sema is a native of the Mobile area and has been helping create beautiful smiles with braces and Invisalign since 1998. She is a graduate of Spring Hill College in Mobile and received her dental degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1994. She remained at UAB for an additional four

Dr. Huggins was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Auburn University, graduating with honors in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. He went on to earn his dental degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, in 1980. After graduation, Dr Huggins began his private practice in eastern Birmingham, in

Dr. Aaron Yarnell grew up in Harvest, AL where he graduated from Sparkman High School in 2002. In 2006, he completed his undergraduate work at Auburn University with a Bachelors Degree in Biomedical Sciences. He continued his education at the University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry in Birmingham. After graduating in 2010, he was an

Dr. Marta moved to Birmingham in 1994 where she attended Graduate School at UAB and earned a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pathology. During this time, she developed a passion for direct patient interaction, which prompted her to pursue a career in dentistry. Dr. Marta graduated from the UAB School of Dentistry in 2005 and

Dr. Gomez was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She completed a fiveyear dental program in 2013 where she obtained her first dental diploma. She later moved to the United States where she attended the International Dentist Program at the University of Alabama in Birmingham School of Dentistry and obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr. Amanda Spradley was born and raised in Michigan, but she has called Alabama home for the last 11 years. Dr. Spradley attended the University of Alabama for undergrad, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology. She continued her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and received a

Dr. Ayah Alkhatib was born and raised in Indiana, but has called Birmingham, Alabama her home for the last 10 years. She attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and Psychology. Dr. Ayah continued her education at UAB School of

Dr. Hunley majored in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville before pursuing his dental education at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry at Memphis. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Alabama Dental Association. Dr. Hunley is married to Christina and enjoys golf

I chose Dr. Gray for several reasons. First, he has had wonderful training. Something that makes him stand out amongst prosthodontists is that he is recently trained, and remains affiliated with the University. Because he teaches there and interacts with the faculty, he keeps up with the literature is familiar with all of the new developments in prosthodontics and can take advantage of this.

Secondly, Dr. Gray understands that dental treatment works best when it is approached as a partnership between the dentist and the patient. He has been very willing to listen to my ideas, and discuss treatment options that I have read about. He has researched the options, and discussed the pros and cons with me.

Our plan is to work out what we are going to do in what sequence, and according to my budget. In this manner we have worked out a treatment plan that I feel confident about and that I am very happy with.

I feel confident when I come to this office that I will be listened to, and that I will get the best possible dental care. With a prosthodontist and three other dentists with advanced training, they have an excellent multi-disciplinary practice. And the facilities speak for themselvesbrand new, spacious and the space plan is comfortable and homey. I feel comfortable here, and I think you will too.

Luma Dentistry is completely different. The facilities are very modern, cordial and inviting. The entire staff have made my visits more relaxed, and my dentists have exhibited concern and care for my comfort to the highest extent.

I decided to straighten my teeth with Invisalign because I was having multiple problems with my gums, teeth getting loose, and bone loss. My periodontist and Dr. Gray recommended that I do it for that reason.

I also love the way that Invisalign is changing my looks. I never used to smile with my mouth open. I smile differently now, and Im only halfway there! Im not so self-conscious any more about my crooked teeth. They have moved so quickly for someone my age. It has been very fast.

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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 545 reviews

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Gomez Tile LLC
a year ago
(Translated by Google) I really like their kindness and kindness to treat me and that's what makes me want to return! ...


Diane Muma
a year ago
Caring attention! Saw me even though I was very late arriving due to road construction! Provided me with a needed referral!


Dee Sturdivant
a year ago
Awesome Service! Dr. Ted and Ginger are magnificent and offered extraordinary service!! We love them!


Ashley Bryant
a year ago
Every time I come into the office the entire staff is friendly. Dr. Ted and Ginger are a great pair who made my dental experience comfortable and pain free.


Joyce Croom
2 years ago
On time professional appointment. My experience and dental care was exceptional. My dental hygienists Melody G. Was great. My first time being treated by Dr. Ted was professional, attentive and very informative. Treatment was second to none.


Unique MissD
2 years ago
Always very pleasant going to Luma Dentistry. Went in today for a cleaning the temporary hygienist was very nice and Dr.Marta was was also.


Tom Dameron
2 years ago
Great service and people.


Heide Forsythe
2 years ago
Li was amazing! Dr. Sawyer awesome!


Emily Roberts
2 years ago
I love the Luma Dentist office, the staff is friendly and professional. It's not easy doing what they do so I hope everyone who goes is patent with the staff. Thank you for making dentist work something I look forward to vs. dreading.


Wendy Betsch
2 years ago
Love "Lele" - she did an amazing job and truly seems to care!! Also had a quick procedure done very last minute and it was pain-free and looks fantastic!!


Brendia Mccray
2 years ago
My experience was a pleasant one-- timely, professional, and excellent service. The dental assistant was friendly and extremely helpful in explaining information that will assist me in my oral hygiene at home. Thanks to ALL!


simpleIT
2 years ago
Great, Professional Service


Helena H.
2 years ago
I can't say enough great things about Luma Dentistry.. Dr Ted is an Angel on earth and his staff is absolutely amazing. I have significant fear of dentists in general and have been a patient of Dr Ted for many years. I moved 600 miles away to another state several years ago and still come to see Dr Ted exclusively for all of my dental needs. If you are fearful of dental work, please be assured all of your anxieties will fade with Luma Dentistry and no distance is too far ti travel for this amazing Dentist and his staff


Yolonda Whitt
2 years ago
Professional friendly staff.


jazzyla9
2 years ago
Great careful dentist.


katelyn hatcher
2 years ago
I had a problem with my tooth that I have been having for about 10 years. Ginger was so sweet and took care of me from the minute she brought me back and when I left. Dr. Ted talked me through every option I could do to fix the problem. I felt like they both cared about helping me and I wasn't just another appointment that day!


Amalia Galindo Sousa
2 years ago
My family and I have been patients of this office for 14 years. We've never had to wait to be seen. Our appointment time is always respected. Whenever we've had an emergency, we had been seen the same day. The staff is really professional and amicable.


Jeff Davis
2 years ago
One of the realities of growing older is losing doctors to retirement. Dr. Gonzalez was the best dentist and even better person. I avoided going back to the office because that meant starting all over. But it turned out to be a smooth transition with Dr. Marta and the courteous, professional staff. Dr. Marta is cut from the same friendly-caring Dr. Gonzalez mold. I'm very relieved and happy to have Dr. Marta and the people at Luma Dentistry. Have a wonderful retirement Dr. Gonzalez!


Juan C Porras
2 years ago
Called my insurance Thursday 5/12/22 to find my local dentist covered under insurance. We set an available appointment at Luma in Hoover, AL at 9:30AM Tuesday 5/17/22. My dental insurance does not provide physical cards but gave me the name and number to be covered, as well as it should cover under my SSN. Midway through the check up, I was told that I was uninsured and all services and kindness stop to a halt. I was confused to what happened. I had to get up midway checkup to call my insurance to get more info. I had them fax over information to prove that I was insured. As soon as they seen I was insured then they can start providing services and the nice attitude too. This confused me and felt very awkward because I have never experienced this low level of customer service. I told them I was very uncomfortable with this which the financial lady and the attendant were very dry and tone was way off. As soon as I pointed it out she lowered her tone which I just begged her that I did not want to continue with them. I asked them what I owed them so I can pay them and never have to deal with them. She grabbed the fax and stated that it doesn't matter what I choose, that my insurance will cover it, so I decided to just leave. I told them I just want to leave. The whole reason I went was because I am in constant pain and a wisdom tooth is hurting badly yet they were more concerned about if I was insured. Very dry and a bad attitude out of two people.


John Graham
2 years ago
Everyone is always very friendly. Excellent at organizing communicating your appointment. Everyone is very thorough and genuinely cares about their patients. I have been going here for over 12 years now.


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