Case Study: Plantation Dental

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Plantation Dental is a dental clinic that is located in Moorseville, North Carolina. Their office hours are from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM, from Tuesday to Friday. Plantation Dental is closed every Monday. Plantation Dental has a lunch break daily from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Plantation Dental loves the location, and feel of its clinic. Thus, they know that their patients will appreciate them too. Plantation Dental welcomes the CareCredit financing. Their dentist, Dr. Steven Melonakos has earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the Brigham Young University. He then attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received his dental training and DDS degree. Dr. Steven Melonakos is a proud member of the American Dental Association,

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