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When many patients find a good dentist, they\u2019ll remain loyal for life, even bringing their families, referring friends, and choosing dental insurance plans that allow them to remain a patient. But what about a cosmetic dentistry<\/a>? While it\u2019s often easy to determine the qualities of a good general dentist, what should you be looking for in a good cosmetic dentist? Here are a few important traits that every cosmetic dentist should have!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When selecting a cosmetic dentist, it is important that your provider has adequate experience performing the types of treatments you are interested in receiving, but it is equally important that they are experienced as a general dentist, too. After all, it\u2019s important that your cosmetic dentistry treatment harmonizes well with your smile, that any treatment maintains the health of your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A modern, up-to-date office is essential to performing today\u2019s cosmetic dentistry treatments safely. New technologies can make procedures easier and more accurate than ever, ensuring that you get exactly what you want from your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professionalism & Demeanor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being a skilled dentist, your cosmetic dentist should be great with people, too. After all, you need to feel comfortable asking them questions, requesting help, and feeling seen and heard as a patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patient Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anyone can tell you they\u2019re a good dentist, but there\u2019s no higher praise for a cosmetic dentist than positive reviews from actual patients. These can easily tell you how skilled your cosmetic dentist is, how they treat patients, how their office staff treat patients, and how satisfied they are with their treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education & Credentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, your cosmetic dentist\u2019s education is very important, too. While where they earned their dental doctorate matters, so too does the amount of continuing education they receive each year, and what types of professional organizations they are currently affiliated with. This information can give you a better understanding of not just their education level, but also that they work to maintain their skills and expand upon them even after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, selecting a cosmetic dentist is an important decision, and one that should not be taken lightly. To help make your decision easier, look for a dentist with the above qualifications, and you\u2019ll have plenty of reasons to smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Shively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Kevin Shively<\/a> loves the variety that dentistry provides him on a daily basis. When it comes to being a dentist, there\u2019s never a dull moment. Whether he\u2019s providing a general exam and cleaning, a restorative procedure, or a life-changing cosmetic dentistry treatment, he\u2019s proud to offer it all right here in Lubbock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Shively earned his dental doctorate at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, and since graduation has taken over 600 hours of continuing education! He is currently completing a training at the world-renowned Dawson Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To schedule a consultation for cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Shively, please visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 806-698-8660.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When many patients find a good dentist, they\u2019ll remain loyal for life, even bringing their families, referring friends, and choosing dental insurance plans that allow them to remain a patient. But what about a cosmetic dentistry? While it\u2019s often easy to determine the qualities of a good general dentist, what should you be looking for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Qualifications of a Good Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. Kevin Shively<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for a cosmetic dentist? 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