SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Dental is proud to announce that a new office is opening in Columbia, SC (Garner's Ferry) on Thursday, May 9. Located at 7510 Garners Ferry Road, the practice will provide dental services that range from dentures and preventive care to general dentistry and restoration.

Dr. Nalley, lead dentist at the Garner's Ferry office, received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in Augusta, GA. Dr. Nalley is a member of the Augusta Dental Society, the Georgia Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).  He was born and raised in Georgia and has been practicing dentistry for more than five years. He looks forward to meeting the Garner's Ferry community and providing much needed access to high-quality dental care and education.

The Garner's Ferry practice is one of nine Aspen Dental locations in South Carolina, a state where an estimated 32.5 percent of the population, or more than 1.5 million people, live in a dental health professional shortage area, according to data on designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas from the Kaiser Family Foundation.

In addition to offering patients the choice of seven styles of Aspen Dental's exclusive ComfiDents^® brand full and partial dentures, Aspen Dental will provide comprehensive exams, hygiene services, treatment of periodontal (gum) disease, extractions, fillings, oral surgery, whitening, and crown and bridge work. The office features digital radiography and offers advanced screening for oral cancer.

At this new Aspen Dental location, dentists and staff provide:

• Personalized treatment. Quick-fix solutions don't solve larger or chronic oral health problems. That's why dentists at Aspen Dental take a comprehensive approach to dental care. Following the initial exam and X-rays, each patient receives a customized treatment plan designed by the dentist with long-term oral and overall health in mind.
  
  
• Wide range of flexible payment options. Cost shouldn't prevent patients from getting the dental care they deserve. That's why Aspen Dental offers special promotions, senior discounts, and free new-patient exams and X-rays for patients without dental insurance. The practice works with all insurance providers and handles the paperwork, saving patients time and hassle.
  
  
• Convenient hours and location. The office will be open extended hours, including evenings and select Saturdays, so that patients can see the dentist at a time that works best for their schedule. Walk-in and emergency patients are welcome.
  
  
• Variety of options for denture patients. ComfiDents^® full and partial dentures come in seven styles; giving patients more options than are available at traditional dental practices. Regardless of the denture selected, each is custom-crafted, and the dentist works with every patient to ensure proper fit and comfort. As an added convenience, Aspen Dental has its own on-site denture laboratory, which helps facilitate quick turnaround for denture repairs, relines or adjustments. Free denture consultations are available for all denture patients.

To make an appointment, patients can call (803) 234-5580 or 800-ASPEN DENTAL (800-277-3633), or visit www.aspendental.com.

About Aspen Dental
Aspen Dental is one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the U.S. with more than 380 practices in communities across 25 states, providing millions of Americans with access to quality, affordable dental care.  Every Aspen Dental practice offers a full range of dental and denture services – including comprehensive exams, cleanings, extractions, fillings, periodontal treatment, whitening, oral surgery, crown and bridge work.  

In 2012, Aspen Dental practices recorded nearly 2.6 million patient visits and welcomed more than 550,000 new patients. The dentists and staff at Aspen Dental have a deep commitment to patient satisfaction, and every Aspen Dental office is accredited by the Better Business Bureau. 

Aspen Dental practices are supported by Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental services organization that provides non-clinical business services to licensed, independent dentists.

To learn more about Aspen Dental practices and services, preview the Aspen Dental patient experience, get answers to general treatment questions, find a location, and schedule appointments, visit www.aspendental.com.  To learn more about careers at Aspen Dental, visit http://aspendentaljobs.com.

SOURCE Aspen Dental