I am a Dental Hygienist. I have practiced for 30 years, and licensed in 3 states. I've been employed by Dr. Kirk Tidwell for the last 22 years. He is an excellent general dentist doing exams, x-rays, fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures. He is a very conservative dentist who does not try to "sell" you dental procedures. He has an excellent chair side manner and gentle touch dentistry. Dr. Tidwell informs on your dental needs and lets you decide what treatment you want. If it is beyond his practice, he will refer you to the necessary specialist you need. For instance, if a GUM GRAFT or other periodontal needs are required he will refer the patient to a periodontist. If the tooth is abscessed, the patient will be referred to an endodontist. If braces are required an orthodontist is referred. A complicated extraction or similar work will be referred to an oral surgeon. read more