Dr. Benjamin V. Koren grew up in Durham, North Carolina where he attended Jordan High School. He went on and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Koren was accepted to the University of North Carolinas prestigious dental program and completed his Doctoral of Dental Surgery degree in 1999. He then was chosen to be part of the Health Professions Scholarship Program sponsored by the United States Air Force. He completed a post doctoral study in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Barksdale Air Force, Louisiana and went on to practice two years at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. While serving his country for three years in the United States Air Force, Dr. Koren earned the National Defense Service Medal.
Dr Koren, along with help from fellow staff Jill, Kim and dentist Dr. Dave Galatas, performed a root canal and cleaning procedure on a tiger at the Carnivore Preservation Trust. Eliza was a 12 year old tiger weighing in around 350-400lbs. Overseeing the entire procedure was Dr Laurie Weisel of Pittsboro Animal Hospital. Also there to help were additional staff from the Animal Hospital and CPT. Before it was all over, almost everyone had stroked, touched and petted the big tiger; a rare privilege. Eliza survived her treatment well. Though tigers in the wild usually only live 10 years, tigers cared for by CPT often live 17-20 years.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 192 reviews
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a year ago
I am very pleased with the staff and service at Total Smiles. They were nice and very helpful with everything. Dr Koren did a great job and I highly recommend this dentist for anyone who's looking. My girl Kendra is the best she explains everything to you and makes you feel very comfortable.
Lydia Askew
a year ago
The staff are very friendly and the services were even better....me and my son both love going to this office and would recommend to anyone looking for a dentist home!!
Constance Phillips
a year ago
I have had a great experience at every appointment! Staff is always super friendly and welcoming :)
alex marcinko
a year ago
Excellent experience every time i go
William Brame
a year ago
it was as good as going to the dentist could
zach brame
a year ago
Kathy and the staff are awesome. Always friendly and fast. Thanks for all of yall's help!!
ivy groves
a year ago
Very nice and welcoming to patients, very gentle and generous when it comes to teeth! Service is amazing and the wait time is great. Would recommend to anyone looking for dental care. Kathy is so welcoming and understanding, she does wonderful work.
Reborn._. World
a year ago
Both of my kids really like going here my son loves it they are really kid friendly and knows how to make them feel excited about going to the dentist
Katilyn Smith
a year ago
Best dentist office I've ever been too. The staff is super respectful and does their best to make you comfortable. It's a super easy process making appointments. Quite outstanding service!
Freya Orr
a year ago
Kathy is always such a joy, and I always feel truly cared for by the Staff and Doctor; so happy I chose Total Smiles to take care of my teeth!
Regina Dryden
a year ago
Total Smiles is always one that from the front desk to the back office I always feel the warmth of kind hearted folks that works there. The staff and doc are true professionals that always make me feel at ease and welcome.
Inez Arnett-Ferrer
a year ago
Very excellent service. I am very pleased with my outcome. Dr. Koren is very good and the staff is great. I recommend this office to everyone!
Pat
a year ago
The team was fantastic, the results was exceptional very professional, I would recommend everyone to Total Smiles, Great Job, pretty work indeed
Marion Burwell
a year ago
Great lisette does a great job. The staff is great!!
cherish jones
a year ago
I REALLY ENJOYED THE FRIENDLY DENTIST AND ALL OF THE HELP FROM EVERYONE IN TOTAL SMILES. WHO WOULDN'T CHOOSE TATOAL SMILES HERE IN OXFORD, NC. EXCELLENT JOB GUYS, ALWAYS
Jason Hickok
a year ago
Wonderful work. Nice people.
Tanya Darrow
a year ago
Amazingly efficient and courteous staff! See you in six months!
Leah Thomas Thomas
a year ago
Everything was wonderful the staff was so friendly and helpful
Brittny Shells
a year ago
the staff is friendly and helpful at total smiles in oxford
amanda Branham
a year ago
They were very nice I needed to see someone for my tooth really bad today and normally if you call other dentist they're either closed or not taking in new patients with Medicaid or they would have to schedule an appointment but when I called total smiles they took me in as soon as I gave them my info I was heading out the door heading there and as soon as I went they took me in and helped me with my toothed and I was very happy that they were able to fix my tooth.
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