About Us
RIce Dental Arts
Rice Dental Arts was founded in 1996 by Dr. Janet Hatcher Rice. In 2024, Dr. Courtney LaHatte Blankenship joined the practice and is currently treating all patients. She trained under Dr. Rice to learn the exciting field of laser dentistry and will continue the tradition of excellence with the latest dental care. Our concept is to bring state of the art dentistry to our community. Our whole team is devoted to our patients and committed to providing the highest quality of care to restore and enhance the natural beauty of any smile. We provide detailed treatment plans in advance, ensuring patients fully understand the scope of care and associated costs before any treatment begins.
Education and Prevention
As a general practice, we believe that preventative care and patient education are the keys to lifelong dental health. We focus on thorough exams by reviewing your medical history, taking necessary x-rays, checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and reviewing all findings with you before making any recommendations. Regular exams and cleanings are vital to catch any problems early and keep your teeth in top working order and hopefully avoid expensive repairs. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, we’re also concerned about your health. Numerous studies have linked dental health to heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Dental health is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Together, we can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.
Uncompromising Safety
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and staff, we maintain strict sterilization procedures and follow the recommendations of the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control guidelines to prevent cross contamination. If it cannot be sterilized, we use disposable barriers or single-use only products. Rest assured that we take your health and safety seriously.
Training and Expertise
To give you the best possible service and results, Rice Dental Arts has made a pledge to commit to lifelong learning. The doctor and staff attend continuing education classes to stay abreast of the latest dental treatment. As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident in the knowledge that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians.
A Positive Experience
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients with compassion is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and we go out of our way to provide a positive experience by going slowly and carefully while explaining every procedure we do. Our team is dedicated to excellence and strives to exceed expectations by making your visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible. We got this!
Spa Like Atmosphere
From the moment you walk into the practice, your senses are awakened with aromatic smells, sounds of soft music, muted lighting and muffled sounds. We will offer you a warm neck wrap, a blanket, lip balm and dark glasses. Thank you for allowing us to take care of your dental needs. We look forward to serving you.
