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Ohio Dentists Address Fear Factor

Gwen Davis
The Cincinnati Enquirer
April 30, 2002

Most of us get scared when the word dentist is mentioned. Ohio Dentist, Dr. Thomas K. Hedge is working to counter these fears by providing information about dentistry through his Web site, www.dentalhealthcenter.com.

Dr. Hedge lives in Wyoming and is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Dentistry. In 1988, he opened the Dental Health Center in West Chester. He started the Web site so he could be one of the first Ohio dentists to use Internet resources to promote his practice. Dr. Hedge has written several articles and books on dentistry.

"In February 1988, there weren’t too many Ohio dentists that had full resource Web sites. Our site is dedicated to helping educate new patients who are searching the Web to find a dentist," Dr. Hedge says.

Features of the site include:

• Cosmetic care information.
• Pictures of patients' cosmetic makeovers.
• A monthly newsletter.
• Publications.
• Information about newer dental procedures.
• Video streams through Real Player.

New patients can download the patient registration and health history form. Also, patients can e-mail requests for appointments with Ohio dentists and beyond.

"Our Web site is unique because we provide streaming video, publications , and patient education. Our role has always been to educate people about dentistry and to make our patients feel comfortable. Patients can even enjoy a movie while they are being cared for," Dr. Hedge says.

For more information about the Web site, e-mail TomHedge@msn.com.