Home/Office Information/New Patient Experience
Our team at Cornerstone Dental strives to make dental visits as pleasant and comfortable as possible. While many of our patients have been coming to us for years, we are thrilled to welcome new patients from the greater Hillsborough area in need of high-quality dentistry. Dr. John D. Beckwith, our cosmetic and implant dentist, and Dr. Christine O’Rourke, our family dentist, are committed to making the dental care process a positive experience at every step. Learn more about our team and how to prepare for your initial appointment by visiting the sections below.
At Cornerstone Dental we provide a standard of excellence in personalized dental care which enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health.
Preventive care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. Recent studies suggest a direct correlation between oral health and overall physical health. Our focus includes a comprehensive check of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer screenings and utilizing digital x-rays, so as to inform you of any concerns or needed treatment.
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your teeth and gums healthy. To give you the highest quality of care, we are committed to continued education and learning. We stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest state-of-the-art dental care.
As members of the American Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry, we stay abreast of any changes and recommendations made as a result of the latest research in the field of dentistry. In addition, Dr. Beckwith has achieved the highest level of implant dentistry expertise possible. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, demonstrating his elite status as a leading dental implant provider.
To provide patients with the most effective and safest procedures, our team utilizes a variety of advanced dental equipment in our office. This includes digital X-ray technology, CBCT scanning, the ScanX Digital Panoramic X-Ray System, the DIAGNOdent™ cavity detection laser, the VELscope® Vx oral cancer screening system, the iTero® digital scanner, the Picasso diode laser, the T-Scan™ digital bite analysis system by Tekscan™, and more. By keeping our dental technology up to date with the latest innovations, we can make dental procedures more comfortable and convenient, while producing optimal results.
Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the necessary information to provide the best possible care for you. It will also help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling. We suggest that you use our website as a resource to investigate your symptoms along with the various treatment options available to you at our practice. Also, take some time to review our staff page and familiarize yourself with the doctors. We welcome all your questions and look forward to meeting you at your first visit.
Please click the link below to fill out and submit new patient forms so that we can expedite your first visit.
We know you have many choices when choosing a cosmetic dentist so we have made requesting an appointment a simple process via our website. If for any reason you cannot keep a scheduled appointment, or will be delayed, please call us as soon as possible.