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Flossmoor Dentist Behind Effort to Provide Dental Care for Homeless
Business owners in Homewood and Flossmoor tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.
Southland Smiles, which has been in Flossmoor since 1985, is run by Dr. Richard J. Mantoan, D.D.S.
Business: Southland Smiles
Address: 19815 Governors Hwy., Flossmoor
Phone: 708-799-7800
Owner: Dr. Richard J. Mantoan, D.D.S.
Learn more about Southland Smiles on its website and Facebook page.
When and how did your business get started?
Dr. Richard J. Mantoan, D.D.S. is a proud graduate of Northwestern University Dental School. Dr. Mantoan opened his Flossmoor office in 1985. Believing in community involvement, he organized a group of volunteer dentists to provide urgent dental care for area homeless persons, and developed a hepatitis vaccination program for local dental professionals.
Dr. Mantoan has held all officer positions in the South Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society and has served on the Board of Directors of the Chicago Dental Society. Professional Affiliations also include the American Dental Association and Illinois State Dental Society.
What is your business best known for?
Southland Smiles, Ltd. has been proudly serving Chicago's Southland for more than 25 years! We are known best for providing affordable quality dental care for our patients in a comfortable and fun environment.
Features include:
- General & cosmetic dental services for the entire family
- Preventive care
- No shot dental anesthesia teeth whitening
- Smile makeovers
- Implants bridges & dentures
- Porcelain veneers & tooth colored fillings
- Relief For snoring & sleep Apnea
- Invisalign
Does your business offer a special deals card or program?
We offer a "Dental Assistance Savings Plan" for all of our patients who do not have the benefit of dental insurance. We also have multiple new patient offers available for children and adults. We accept all PPO dental insurance, as well as Care Credit.
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