A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we are true believers that preventive care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
Dr. Norwood joined our practice July 2009 after graduating from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr. Norwood was born and raised in Hendersonville, NC, and is the son of Bill and Nettie Norwood. He is a graduate of Fletcher Academy and Southern Adventist University. Heand his wife, Bethany, have a daughter and two dogs.They enjoy spending time outdoors, camping, hiking, andfour-wheeling with family and friends.
Tristan didn't always envision himself as a dentist, which is probably why it took him a little longer to get there than most dentists. As a child he had a knack for redesigning his parents house, sometimes much to their chagrin. In time it was apparent that design was in his future. Tristan followed that intuition to Andrews University where he studied Architecture, receiving his Bachelors and Masters degree in Architecture. After practicing for a few years in Washington, D.C. for a high level design firm working on notable projects such as the Las Vegas City Master Plan, Vanderbilt University Master Plan and numerous United States Embassy renovations, Tristan decided to follow his heart to the mission field, building his first church in Costa Rica, then on to Zambia as a medical missionary where he would treat close to a hundred women and children with vaccinations and prenatal care. Following Africa, Tristans heart for serving people won out over designing buildings and he ventured to many more countries serving the under-served in Mexico, Belize, and South Korea to name a few. Tristan graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in California in 2009, which shared his commitment for mission service and compassion in the dental field. He has been published for his dental office design work and won the Best Dental Office Design in America by Incisal EDGE magazine in 2012 for his design of his Wilmington, NC office. He and his wife April have a son, Tennyson and daughter, August, and two tabby cats, named Hemingway and Havana.
Normajoined our practice in 2009as our secretary. She has been in dentistry for 26 years in many different roles. She has 3 daughters and 7 grandchildren. She has a passion for ministry and loves creating all kinds of crafts and woodworking.
Tracy joined the practice in 2021 as the Insurance Coordinator. She has worked in the dental field for 26 years. Tracy is married with 2 adult kids and 2 French bulldogs. She enjoys being on the lake and spending time with her family and her fur babies.
Cindy joined our practice in 2003 as a hygienist. She is originally from Florida, but has spent all her adult life in Hendersonville. Cindy is a graduate of AB Tech dental hygiene program. She and her husband live in Hendersonville. They have three grown children and 2 grandchildren. She also has 2 dogs named Tucker and Sissy.
Natalie joined our practice full-time in 2009 as a hygienist. She grew up in the Fletcher-Hendersonville area and has abachelor's degree in Graphic Design, in addition to her associate's degree in Dental Hygiene.She is married and hastwochildren. She enjoys reading, hiking, singing, arts/crafts, traveling and spending time with her daughters.
Lauraworks part-time as a hygienist who joined our practice in 2012. She is married with two teenage daughters. Laurais a Henderson County native and has practiced in this county for most all of her 20 year career as a hygienist. She likes to helppeople from children to adult achieve and maintain a healthy smile.
