Dental Implants and Periodontics | About United Smile CentresWelcome to United Smile Centres. By replacing your missing teeth and restoring your smile we can help you regain lost confidence, look and feel younger!United Smile Centres, 118 Sears Ave, Louisville, KY 40207; (502) 899-3000; unitedsmilecentres.com; 4/15/2022; Key Phrases: dental implants Louisville KY; dental implants Louisville KY;
Connie has 12 years experience in the dental field and started with United Smile Centres in 2018 as our front office coordinator in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Patients are often thankful for Connie's expertise as a patient advocate in dental insurance matters as she simplifies this confusing process to give our patients peace of mind and the most pleasant dental experience possible when they leave our office.
Christy is a 23 year veteran of the United States Air Force where she served as an anesthesia technician. Christy has been with United Smile Centres since 2002 where, prior to her work for us, she lived and worked in many parts of the United States and abroad. Her unique background and expertise in I.V. sedation make Christy a favorite among many of our patients.
Amy has over 20 years experience in patient care and is a certified nursing assistant who has been with United Smile Centres since 2006. Amy started her career as an emergency department technician at the University of Louisville Hospital. Amy is a certified instructor in Basic life support (BLS) and CPR and she works with our I.V. sedation patients to make them comfortable prior to their procedure. Patients describe Amy as young at heart and she enjoys going to college basketball and football games.
Sheila is native to Kentucky and as our front desk receptionist, she is the smile behind United Smile Centres. Sheila has 15 years of experience in the dental field and has been with United Smile Centres since 2006. Patients love interacting with Sheila prior to seeing their doctor as she brings out the best in everyone and makes everyone feel welcome.
Verena was born in Germany and lived in Austrias wine country before coming to the United States. With over 20 years experience in dental laboratory technology and chair side assisting, Verena has the confidence and personality that patients find reassuring, and like many Germans, she is a perfectionist. Verena started with United Smile Centres in 2018 and has quickly become part of the family.
Kelly has been with United Smile Centres since 2006 and has 30 years experience in the dental field. She is native to Louisville and did her clinical training at the University of Louisville Dental School. Kelly is certified as an expanded duty dental assistant (EDDA) and coordinates care with our referring dentists and dental laboratories to provide the best possible experience for our patients.
United Smile Centres is proud to have Kimberly (Kim) on our team as of 2015. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Academy of Dental Assisting and has worked with the Army National Guard as well as the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Periodontics Departments at the University of Kentucky. Kim has 14 years of experience in the dental field and has I.V. sedation certification as well as certification as an expanded duty dental assistant (EDDA). Patients find her personality to be both reassuring and comforting prior to a procedure.
Jacquie started her dental career in Atlanta, Georgia in 1984 and has been a surgical assistant with United Smile Centres for 18 years. Patients love interacting with Jacquie before a procedure because she can make even the most nervous patient laugh out loud.
Dr. Parrish has served as a consultant and trainer for dental implant manufacturers. He has completed both clinical and basic science research on dental implants and periodontics and published research articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Parrishs expertise was sought out in the national Barrons magazine for an article on the future of implant dentistry:
Dr. Parrish has been married to his beautiful wife Rita, a registered nurse and Owensboro native, since 1989. His daughter Kaitlin was a Governors Scholar and Valedictorian of her high school class and is currently enrolled in Centre College.
Dr. Matthew Vierra is a Diplomat (Board Certified) of the American Board of Periodontology and a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. There he earned his certificate in Periodontics as well as a master's degree from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Vierra was born and raised in Hawaii and came to Texas by way of Omaha Nebraska where he attended Creighton Dental School. He is an alumnus of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society and recipient of the American College of Dentists Outstanding Leader Award. In addition to his periodontal background, Dr. Vierra trained for two years in a formal Prosthodontic residency program at the Health Science Center before changing his certificate program to Periodontics. Dr. Vierra has published scientific articles in the Journal of Periodontology, Clinical Oral Implants Research, the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, and Compendium. While Dr. Vierra shares a common love and respect for prosthetic dentistry with his colleagues, he prefers to focus his skill set on providing surgical solutions for routine as well as complex restorative cases. Although Dr. Vierra is not a native of Louisville, he got here as soon as he could with his wife, who is a practicing veterinarian in town, and his four boys who keep him busy on the weekends.
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newest oldest highest lowestTeresa Davis
2 years ago
Dr. Vierra and his staff are skilled professionals. I've had 3 procedures in the Indiana office. Communications is excellent and my appointments have been punctual. The care the team takes to make your experience a good one is above and beyond. Most importantly Dr. Vierra's expertise and manner of delivery is exceptional. I highly recommend this practice.
None Victor
2 years ago
I had my original appt with Dr Parrish who ordered a in office scan for $179. He stated he would call me within a week with decision if I was a candidate for implants. Weeks went by and I had called office multiple times. Finally someone answered and scheduled me with Dr. Vierra. I was hesitant because he is not the one my doctor referred me to for treatment. The asst stated he was the owner of the UnitedSmiles. The appt was set for 09/15/2021 at 4:00pm. The date of the visit I received a voicemail stating I could come in at 2pm due to a cancellation. Unfortunately, I had another Dr. appt at 2pm. I left that doctor at approx. 3:30pm. On the way to Dr. Vierra's office I had a colon attack. I've had Crohn's for 36 yrs. with occasional flares. I headed for home. Sad to say, I didn't make it to the toilet in time and there was a great mess to clean. By the time I and my surroundings were clean, it was 4:20pm and I was late for my appt. Upon phoning the doctor's office, his assistant answered. I identified myself and tried to explain my situation. She interrupted me with a very raised and stern voice stating, "the doctor waited over a hour and 20 minutes and he's gone". Also, he says with your complications you should go somewhere else. In conclusion, 1) I should be refunded for the x-ray because there was no intent to treat, 2) Dr. Vierra didn't wait for me an hour and 15 min because my appt was at 4:00pm, 3) I don't always have control of my Crohn's, 4) I have never been spoken to with such a sharp tongue and nasty tone from a healthcare professional (and I have worked healthcare for years). Her tone and words were belittling. My thoughts of her is that, she is not earning clients for the practice, but instead deterring them away. Her strength is not with public communication.
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