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 256 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestShellie Pulse
a year ago
Cooper, Shannon, and Courtney were amazing! My visit could not have went better! Thank for you everything!
ANNE HICKS
a year ago
Very professional and friendly !!
Gabby Wolfe
a year ago
Amazing Service!
Desiree Reaves
a year ago
The nurse I had was so nice. She listened to what was hurting, she told me her experience with oral surgery. She was so nice.
Renee Bartis
a year ago
Great staff and great service!
alexis stephens
a year ago
Love it
Melita Nelson
a year ago
Prompt service!
Tina Marie Nevitt
a year ago
Staff is friendly, and dentist and staff explain clearly what they are doing, and why it is needed for proper oral hygiene.
Fran Vaughan
a year ago
hygenist was polite and friendly.
Christy Spencer
a year ago
They were on time. They were quick and went and did everything like they suppose to. They tell me what they were gonna do each step. Overall good dentist to go to.
Kevin
a year ago
Friendly and caring group of professionals.
Christine Vargo
a year ago
I just love the staff. They are very friendly, kind and helpful. I always am treated like they really care about my teeth and my experience along with my children. They keep their appt times pretty on spot and are always understanding if I've needed a quick cancellation or to be seen that day. I highly recommend Total Smiles.
april williams
a year ago
I enjoy this office, everyone is friendly and polite. Courtney was very thorough and gentle during my cleaning.
Chrisandra Clarence
2 years ago
Clean, quick, professional
Jessica Freeland
2 years ago
Recently moved to Roxboro so finding a new dentist was on the list. We've been really happy with both the hygienists & the dentists at TS. They're all very friendly & make you as comfortable as possible. The office is conveniently located & very nice inside. We've had cleanings & fillings and both have been painless & comfortable. Dr. Abraha was so kind & joyful, telling stories while he did my fillings to take my mind off of it. TS is able to get you in quick for cleanings & other work, which is not always the case! Really happy to have found this practice & will continue going for years!
Kristopher Kuehn
2 years ago
Professional, polite, ON TIME, up to date equipment.
Todd Fulford
2 years ago
Great Job today !!! Special thanks to Lindsey she took the time to help me and explain everything I needed to work on. It is nice to know they care enough about me and not just about getting paid.
Diana Wilson
2 years ago
Very friendly staff
Donald Ford 3rd
2 years ago
Oh my Lord a wonderful place nice people, polite answered all ?s , give you the best decision about your teeth my visit was quick and sweet i had a extraction it went well i didn't even know it was out I'll be going back and recommending everyone to them and one more thing the place is so clean and up to date
Barry Leonard
2 years ago
Very pleasant visit and very nice staff;
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