Dr. Michael Hess grew up in the Dayton area and has cared for Centerville patients since 2009. More than 3,000 active patients now call his practice on Corporate Way their dental home.
active patients in the practice today, with room for new ones.
Training, certification and the way we practice
Our story, since 2009
His philosophy is simple: patient education is key. From the most basic procedure to the most advanced, you are shown the need and the reason first.
How a visit feels
“The care is explained and thorough,” one patient wrote. Here is what sits behind that.
The problem: putting off treatment because the last visit went badly.
Dr. Hess is board certified to administer oral conscious sedation, often called sleep dentistry. You stay relaxed, longer procedures are easier to sit through, and several treatments can be done in one visit. Bring someone to drive you home.
The problem: being told a tooth needs work and taking it on faith.
An intraoral camera, in some cases just a few millimeters long, puts clear, enlarged images of your teeth and gums on a screen, showing details a mirror can miss. The images are saved to your record and can be printed for you.
The problem: the part of a dental office nobody shows you.
The whole team follows OSHA, EPA and CDC procedures: gloves and masks, disinfected surfaces, disposable materials, and every reusable instrument, handpieces included, sterilized in an autoclave before each use.
Meet your dentist
From the Dayton area, and set on dentistry since his elementary school years. His hope was always to return to his hometown, and he now owns the practice. Outside the office he stays busy with his wife Elizabeth and their four children.
Dr. Hess and his staff are there to give you a pleasant visit and results you are proud to show off. The paperwork side is meant to be just as easy.
Books you in as promptly as possible, and if you are in pain, tries to see you the same day.
Well informed and up to date, and works with you to get the most from your insurance.
Cleanings, checks for decay and gum disease, and practical advice on brushing and flossing at home.
Both the hygienist and Dr. Hess explained everything so well and were very patient with us.Evelyn, patient
Dentistry in Centerville, OH
From a child’s first check-up to a full set of dentures. Fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, implants and cosmetic work are all done here.
Exams and cleanings about every six months, with the reasons explained. Children are welcome from just after their third birthday.
A mercury-free practice. Broken, decayed and missing teeth put back with tooth-colored materials, crowns, bridges and implants.
Complete, immediate and partial dentures made and looked after here, including dentures held in place by implants.
Brighter, straighter-looking and better-shaped teeth, usually with less treatment than people expect.
Small titanium posts in the jaw bond with the bone over three to six months, then Dr. Hess makes the new teeth. You are evaluated by Dr. Hess or an oral surgeon he refers you to. Six to eight months in all.
Custom trays from impressions of your own teeth, usually ready to pick up in a day or two. You wear them with the whitening gel for a few hours a day.
No new silver fillings. Old ones can be replaced with bonded tooth-colored inlays and onlays, which takes two appointments and adds strength to the tooth.
Conventional dentures after the gums have healed, or immediate dentures placed the day teeth come out. Relines keep the fit as the gums change over time.
Advanced technology
Dr. Hess chooses carefully which x-rays are taken and when, following established guidelines. The point of the technology is to see problems sooner and explain them better.
New patients & emergencies
If you have pain or an emergency, every attempt is made to see you that day. For everyone else, the first visit is about getting to know your mouth, your history and what you want from your care.
We accept most PPO insurance plans and work hand in hand with you to get the most from your benefits. Please call to confirm your plan, and bring your insurance details to your first visit.
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4.7 out of 5 · 80+ Google reviews
We love going to Hess Family Dental. The greeting is always warm, they are great with the kids, and the care is explained and thorough. Dr. Hess and his staff are so gentle!JennyPatient testimonial
By far the best dentist I've ever had!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Hess! He is caring and willing to help in an urgent situation. I'm so thankful for him helping me and now I'm on the road to recovery! Thank you, Dr. Hess!!MarciaGoogle review
Both the hygienist and Dr. Hess explained everything so well and were very patient with us. Even in a busy office, they gave us a personal touch. We've been to many offices before and now have found a home for our dental needs.EvelynPatient testimonial
They had no wait when I arrived, and got me out of there pain free and early! Would highly recommend!MarkPatient testimonial
First experience as a new patient was very good. Looking forward to a long term relationship.Miachel LawsonGoogle review
Common questions
We accept most PPO insurance plans and work with you to get the most from the benefits you have. Plans change often, so please call 937-433-8303 to confirm yours, and bring your insurance information to your first visit.
Yes. Tell us when you call. Dr. Hess is board certified to administer oral conscious sedation, often called sleep dentistry. You take a prescribed pill and stay relaxed through treatment, and several treatments can often be done in one visit. You will need someone to drive you home.
Call the office. If you are in pain or have an emergency, every attempt is made to see you that same day.
An examination and a review of your treatment options. Often treatment can be done or started the same day. Bring any x-rays from a previous dentist, a list of your medications and your insurance details. Patients under 18 need a parent or guardian with them.
Just after their third birthday. The first visit is short and gentle: a look at the teeth and gums, perhaps a cleaning and fluoride, and tips for you on caring for your child's teeth at home.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover, and payment is due at the time of your visit unless arranged in advance. A monthly payment plan can be set up, as long as it is agreed before the treatment begins.
Yes. Hess Family Dental is Dr. Hess's practice at 7058 Corporate Way, Suite 1, with the same phone number. You may still see the Centerville Dental Associates name on older signs and listings.
Visit us
Closed for lunch from 12 to 1.
Our scheduling coordinator will contact you to confirm your appointment. If you are in pain, please call instead. Existing patients: please do not send private health information through this form.