Business Spotlight:
Depew Orthodontics
Saddle up! The Great West has come to Acworth!
Depew Orthodontics is NOW OPEN. In this new Montana lodge-style office, Dr. Doug Depew has created an environment that will appeal to his patients, both youth and adult. All around you can see the passion Dr. Depew has for horses and for riding. The office includes a theater with camouflage bean-bag chairs and an interactive area with computer and videogames. Parents and adult patients wait comfortably in a private waiting room, and enjoy a coffee station and internet bar.
Wiring braces comes as natural to Dr. Depew as riding horses. Doug Depew, D.M.D., M.S. has been an established orthodontist for 19 years. He was raised in Cobb County and graduated at the top of his class from the Medical College of Georgia and Baylor College of Dentistry. He opened his first practice in Kennesaw in 1990. This location is still open today.
The staff at Depew Orthodontics is highly trained. Each have worked for Dr. Depew on an average of six years each, and have an average of nine years experience in orthodontics. They are local residents with college degrees and special training. In the past, orthodontic assistants had no formal training; however Dr. Depew insists that ALL his assistants be certified. He founded the Academy of Orthodontic Assisting, to make sure his staff remained well trained, and his curriculum is now used around the world. On the top floor of his new office, he has a large classroom for the continuing education of his staff.
Dr. Depew’s practice can be described as both “high tech” and “high touch”. The “high tech” aspects include complete digital imaging with 3D digital models and digital X-rays; a patient education system, which shows patients how treatments will affect their teeth; and automated phone and email reminders.
The “high touch” aspects of the practice include a friendly staff, contests and monthly drawings, the interactive area and the “Brace Bus”. The Brace Bus is a shuttle that picks up elementary, middle and high school students, drives them to Depew Orthodontics for their scheduled appointment, and then returns them to school afterward.
In addition to being an expert horseman, Dr. Depew stays involved with his community. He has served on the board of the Kennesaw Business Association, been a soccer coach, and is very busy with the youth at his church. Whether in his office or on the soccer field, Dr. Depew says, “I love working with young people on a daily basis.”
Depew Orthodontics is dedicated to providing the highest quality orthodontic care to its patients, and strives to create winning smiles that will last a lifetime. They will be hosting an Open House on April 25th from 11am to 1pm. This is open to the public and is a great time to stop by for food, fun and a FREE Orthodontic screening. Don’t miss this chance to see this beautiful tribute to the Great West and to meet Dr. Depew and his staff.
Depew Orthodontics is located at 2161 Cedarcrest Road in Acworth and can be reached at 770-422-3939. www.depewsmiles.com