Shades Creek Dental
Q: Tell us a little about Shades Creek Dental.
A: We are locally owned and operated. Dr. Ron MacBeth lives in Homewood with his wife and two daughters. We love this community and are happy to give back and help those we call our friends.
Q: What is a visit to your practice like?
A: As a general dentistry practice, we provide services across the board from routine cleaning all the way to full smile makeovers. However, what makes us truly unique is our dental experience. We have amazing team members who all appreciate how uncomfortable the experience can be, and we have analyzed every aspect of the dental process to make it as enjoyable as possible.
From the latest technology and techniques to the little things like personalized follow-up phone calls, we truly care and want to establish trust with our patients. Dr. MacBeth even gives all his patients his personal number in case of an emergency.
Q: What kind of feedback do you get from your patients?
A: We would encourage our readers to look at our over 200 five-star reviews on Google to see what others have to say. We want people to feel comfortable with who we are before they give us a call to schedule an appointment.
Q: What’s your philosophy for what you do?
A: There is no one-size-fits-all to dentistry. We provide the highest quality dental care that is in line with our patients’ goals and vision for their teeth. For some this is routine cleanings with a focus on healthy, functioning teeth for eating. For others, this means cosmetic veneers and a full smile makeover.
Q: Tell us a little bit about your history. When did you open?
A: We opened in March 2018 after over a year of planning. We started with only two dental chairs and a small team that has quickly expanded to four dental chairs with as many team members. At this point we are happy with the current size of our practice because it allows for the individual attention our patients deserve while also allowing us to accept new patients into the practice.
Q: Dr. MacBeth, tell us a little bit about your background.
A: I attended Birmingham-Southern College where I graduated with a biology degree. I then went to the UAB School of Dentistry for my dental training. I have since continued my educational experience with Spear Education, which provides dental continuing education for striving dentists who are dedicated to the pursuit of clinical excellence in dentistry.
Q: What does success look like to you?
A: The biggest success of our practice is being able to give back to the community in which we serve. We love sponsoring all three elementary school festivals, the summer reading program at the Homewood Library, the Grace House Pumpkin Festival and the West Homewood Neighborhood Association.
We believe that our success is tied to the success of the community that we live in, and we are proud to work with so many great people. And at our practice, the highest compliment is when someone comes in and then refers their friends and family.
Q: Can you do most procedures there, or do you give referrals to specialists?
A: While we are a general dentist, we try to keep as many dental procedures at our clinic as we can to make the experience as convenient as possible. Those range from simple cleaning and fillings to cosmetic veneers and minor surgical procedures. However, with all of the different procedures available today, it is impossible to be the master of everything. Therefore, we have established a network of other specialists who offer experiences similar to ours to make sure our patients always get a comfortable experience.
Q: What precautions are you taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19?
A: Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
We follow the activities so we are up to date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued to make sure that we practice at the highest level of patient safety. We screen our patients, take their temperature and take steps to limit the amount of people in the office at any given time. We also encourage hand washing and social distancing.
