Henderson Drs and Health Practioners

Working in one of Nevada’s most established and long-running practices, Dr. David Gates leads a dedicated team of seven staffers who combine more than half a century of experience in maintaining and beautifying smiles. Dr. David himself has practiced for more than 25 years, spending much of that time spearheading the movement of orthodontics toward Invisalign, a technique he currently teaches to dental students at the introductory and advanced levels, both locally and abroad. Whether supplying general or pediatric checkups or administering advanced treatments such as implants or veneers, the entire team devotes themselves to getting to know their patients personally. Besides making patients more comfortable, this extra effort allows the team to understand each patient's needs and proclivities without having to telephone their old high-school principal.

Dr. Afshin Arian, DMD, of Las Vegas Smile Center trains continuously at the renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies to enhance smiles with cutting-edge dental services. In addition to general dentistry and cosmetic services, such as in-office or take-home whitening, Dr. Arian and his team offer a full range of dental procedures in endodontics, traditional orthodontics, and Invisalign. Using knowledge gained during courses at the California Implant Institute, Dr. Arian also replaces missing teeth with traditional and sugar-free implants.

Dr. William Baumgartl, director of Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Care at Avèa Wellness Center, draws upon his diverse background in engineering and medicine to help his patients defy the aging process. His know-how extends to a multitude of laser technologies, as well as facial sculpting with the help of injectable fillers and medical-grade play-doh. Hormone-replacement therapy helps men and women keep a spring in their step, and massage services heal aches and pains caused by excessive springing.

For Dr. Roman Sibel, 2011 marked the culmination of years of hard work, as the board-certified orthopedic surgeon opened his own private practice, the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Institute. Specializing in foot and ankle injuries, Dr. Sibel spent time as an orthopedic resident tending to the twisted ankles of the Buckeyes at The Ohio State University before moving to New York to treat professional athletes and dancers. At the institute, he puts his experience with athletic and trauma injuries to work, helping restore feet, ankles, and legs to their former glory of stubbing themselves against the coffee table.

Dr. Vivienne Velasco leads a vigilant campaign against poor vision and unstylish specs at iFocus Vision Center, where a staff of highly trained technicians bolster her handiwork. iFocus provides a wealth of ocular services, from comprehensive eye exams to refractive and cataract-surgery evaluations. Patients can pick out the latest in eyewear fashion from dozens of designer brands, and an onsite lab ensures most prescriptions can be completed within one to two days.

The Dental Center Group stands as a nationwide network of dentists' offices that all benefit from the same training in excellent patient care. For the past 25 years, the network has grown to include hundreds of dental professionals across the country, each of whom offer a standard range of modern smile procedures such as Invisalign, porcelain veneers, and lessons on how to say "cheese."