Dr. Kent Hales, DDS

Training that goes beyond dental school

Dental school teaches the fundamentals. Replacing missing teeth well, and building cosmetic work that still looks natural years later, takes additional training. Dr. Hales has pursued that training in three areas.

Implant dentistry at The Bicon Institute

Dr. Hales completed advanced implant training at The Bicon Institute in Boston. Bicon is known for short, plateau-design implants with a locking-taper connection, an approach that can open up implant options for patients whose bone height is limited. Read more in our article on mini, short and standard implants.

Mentorship with Dr. Victor Sendax

He also studied with Dr. Victor Sendax of Manhattan, New York, who is credited as the originator of the mini dental implant. Mini implants are narrow implants often used to stabilize lower dentures, which can transform daily life for denture wearers.

Esthetic dentistry and veneers

Dr. Hales has completed multiple continuing education courses in esthetic dentistry and porcelain veneer technique, which shapes how he plans cosmetic treatment: as conservative as possible, and natural rather than obvious.

How Dr. Hales practices

• Personal treatment plans. Recommendations are built around your goals, health and budget.
• Evidence-based care. Continuing education keeps techniques and technology current.
• Comfort first. A calm, patient-centered approach for people who feel anxious about dental care.
• Long-term thinking. Durable, functional results that protect your oral health for years.

Areas of focus

• Dental implants, including implant bridges and implant-supported dentures
• Cosmetic dentistry, such as porcelain veneers and smile makeovers
• Restorative dentistry with crowns and bridges
• Preventive and family care and long-term oral health planning

Professional memberships

• American Dental Association (ADA)
• Arizona Dental Association (AzDA)