Dr. Char received his DDS from Loma Linda School of Dentistry in 2006.Undergrad: BA in Medical Technology from Loma Linda University (Yes, Dr. Char was a lab guy and loves lab techy stuff along with dentistry)
Dr. Char has had the privilege of traveling the World and living in multiple places including Hong Kong, The UK, California, Arizona and Texas where is he most proud to call home. He loves being a dentist in Odessa because his career not only satisfies his interest in science but also allows him to have real connections with his patients. There is just something great about helping my patients in the dental chair and then seeing them at the grocery store and really be a part of their lives.
Although in Boarding School in the UK, Dr. Char thought he would grow up to be an Interior Designer or an Architect, destiny (or maybe the swaying of his 3 Uncles, Aunt and Cousin who are also dentists) had other plans. I realized that I wanted to grow up to help people. I used to have a fear of the dentist and now feel I am a great person to help others with dental phobia. I know how it is, I have been there.
Dr. Char is thrilled to offer tools and comforts to make a dental visit relaxing such as heated dental chairs, calming aromas, TVs above the dental chair and he utilizes a special topical numbing agent so as to ensure a pleasant experience.
We believe dentistry is about four things: care, compassion, comfortability, and cosmetics. These values define how we speak with patients and address their dental concerns. Bernard Char, DDS, and our staff look forward to teaming up with you, providing nutritional and hygiene advice, answering treatment questions, and taking care of your concerns. We offer cosmetic, restorative, pediatric (kids) and general dentistry for patients and their loved ones, with the goal of supporting your smile for a lifetime.
You only have one smile, and we want to protect it. The only way to do so is to provide comprehensive dentistry that resolves current dental issues and minimizes future challenges. We personalize every treatment plan, as each patient has different oral health needs. Besides delivering expert treatments, we also emphasize education. We improve our patients awareness of their oral health and equip them with knowledge. This improves your hygiene practices and gives you control over your smiles well being.
Dr. Char and our team love getting to know patients. We want you to feel comfortable in our office and feel like this is a safe place to receive treatments. Our team also enjoys building up our community, which is like our extended family. Whether you are visiting for the first or the hundredth time, we will listen to your concerns and adjust our treatment accordingly. Our practice and team are here for you and your loved ones, and our mission is to beautify and improve your smile.
To ensure your comfort during treatments, we apply a special numbing medication before using our DentalVibe instrument to introduce the local sedation painlessly. We continue the procedure when you are ready to do so.
Dr. Char has an eye for detail. He uses this skill to make teeth look naturally beautiful, and retain their full function. For him, its not enough to only resolve a dental concern, but he takes time to polish and finalize his work. Our team understands how crucial the smile is to maintain self-esteem and enjoy life, whether at mealtimes or interacting with people. We hope to give you a smile that makes you more confident in all areas of life.