Pictured in the center holding the ribbon and scissors, from left to right: Dr. Leigh Kuyrkendall and Dr. Michael McCracken, co-founders of Revive Dental, celebrate the grand opening of the community dental clinic with partners, family, friends and patients
Dr. Leigh Kuyrkendall and Dr. Micheal McCracken, co-founders of Revive Dental, celebrated its opening last week with more than 50 people in attendance. Guests included nonprofit partners, friends, family and patients who have had their smiles restored since its soft opening last month.
The new non-profit dental clinic is dedicated to caring for uninsured and underserved patients The first clinic opened in Birmingham in 2011 and has cared for over 35,000 patients. Dr. Kurykendall and Dr. McCracken said they are pleased to bring this type of care to Chattanooga.
The clinic is staffed by local dentists who volunteer to serve others. While services are not free, prices are kept as low as possible, typically one-third to one-half of typical dental fees. As an example, patients can walk-in for an extraction of a painful tooth for about $65. For patients without dental insurance, this can be a difference maker in their ability to access oral health care.
Located in the heart of the Ridgedale neighborhood at 1212 Dodds Ave., the clinic has six dental operatories, and they provide a wide range of dental services, including cleanings, fillings, extractions and tooth replacement with dentures. The clinic is open Tuesday – Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Patients interested in accessing dental services at Revive Dental are encouraged to visit ReviveDental.org or call 423-206-9641. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Pictured are Dr. Dr. Leigh Kuyrkendall, Revive Dental’s first patient Elise Lydon and Dr. Michael McCracken