Dr. James Herndon, DDS - Purcell Restorative Dentist
Dr. James Herndon and Dr. Whitney Tetik are committed to providing excellence in dentistry, and each stands out as a leading dentist in central Oklahoma. They use the latest in dentistry techniques to provide you with a beautiful and healthy smile. Additionally, Dr. Herndon and Dr. Tetik believe strongly in education to prevent oral health problems before they occur, and makes sure to keep patients fully informed about their dental health. Read more about them below.
James Herndon, DDS
Dr. Herndon
was raised in Oklahoma City and did his undergraduate studies at the
University of Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma
College of Dentistry in 1985. He is a current member of the American
Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Association. He is also a
member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the
International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He loves to travel all
over the country to discover the latest dental techniques and ideas. He
enjoys doing all types of dental procedures but has a special interest
in dental implants and complex restorative dentistry. He graduated in
2008 from the Center For Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry's prestigious
Advanced Restorative Series and then in 2009 completed their Masters
Series. He now serves on the faculty at their national institute in
Dallas, TX. When not doing dentistry, Dr. Herndon loves spending time
with his wife Marcie and his two sons Noel and Matthew and daughter
Anna. He also enjoys golfing, running, and other outdoor activities.
Views on Dentistry
"I
love being a general dentist! There are so many procedures that we do
that life never gets dull. I believe that it is the people that work in
my office that make it successful and supportive of our patients needs. I
am very proud of my staff! I have a great group to work with and each
one has their own God given talents. It is the people that make a good
business, and I believe I have great people! I also want to say that my
sincere intention is to provide the finest dental services to our
patients in a caring manner. Keeping abreast of new techniques and
technology, I will answer your questions and address your concerns. I
value your patronage, and anticipate a mutually successful, long-term
partnership. Together, we will ensure consistent dental health through
diligent prevention methods and speedy attention to potential problems."
Whitney Tetik, DDS
Dr. Tetik was raised in Perry, OK. She fulfilled her undergraduate
studies at Oklahoma State University and she earned her Doctor of Dental
Surgery degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. She
is very meticulous and has a great manner with patients. She dearly
loves working with patients of all ages and earning their trust. When
not doing dentistry she likes to read, go climbing , and take her dog
Cleo on walks.
Views on Dentistry
"I became a dentist because I wanted to make a difference in
peoples' lives. That is what I love most about my job. I enjoy
building relationships with my patients and it is very rewarding to feel
that I have helped them in some way. I feel blessed to be in a
profession that allows me to relieve patients' pain and give them
confidence in their smiles. I think that it is important to focus on
the whole person, rather than just the symptoms he presents. Partly
this entails taking a comprehensive view of a patient's health status,
medical history, dental needs, and dental wants. Equally important,
however, is patient education. Often people are simply unaware of how
their daily habits affect their oral health. Part of our job is to
ensure that we educate our patients about proper hygiene and diet. I
think combining these different aspects of patient care allows us to
help people in a real and lasting way."
