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At the same time, though, even a healthy smile can have a major impact on confidence and a person’s overall quality of life if they’re not happy with it, says Graves. He himself is an example of how dental procedures can change a person’s self-assurance and positivity, which is why he got into the business. “Both my dentist and orthodontists had a personal touch and compassion with their patients, which gave me the motivation to become that type of provider,” said Graves. After attending dental school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, he worked the first half of his career as a rural dentist in Valentine, NE. Graves was able to receive additional training in orthodontics, implant dentistry, All-on-X / full arch restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontic dentistry, and IV sedation dentistry. The business owner moved to Rapid City and opened Family Smiles Dental with two partners in 2018 on Mt Rushmore Road. “All three of us originated our dental careers in rural Nebraska and South Dakota,” said Graves. “Our goal was to provide advanced dental services with small town hospitality.”
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