Why Professional Whitening is Best
Your smile says a lot about you, whether you are meeting someone for the first time or the hundredth time. It is the first thing that many people see about you and the one aspect of your appearance that sets the…
The Importance of Dental Care as You Age
Good oral health is essential for everyone, regardless of their age. As you begin to reach your senior years, however, it becomes an even more important issue. It is common for adults to allow oral health to get put on…
The Dangers of an Abscessed Tooth
It is no secret that an abscessed tooth causes pain, but are you aware of the importance of taking care of it right away? With many toothaches, patients tend to ignore the pain until it is unbearable, hoping that it…
A Painless Procedure
Getting dental sealants is not a painful process. It simply involves a routine cleaning, to enable the teeth to be perfectly clean before being sealed. After the cleaning, the teeth are dried and prepped with an acid solution that makes…
Win $100 to Zaffino’s Italian Restaurant!
Because we appreciate our patients and friends, we wanted to give you the chance to win a gift certificate to the amazing Zaffino’s Italian Restaurant. Can you guess how many pieces of pasta are in this jar? Official rules are…
What is the right age for dental sealants?
There is no definite age that children should get dental sealants; it depends on the growth of their teeth. The general age is between 6-14, depending on when the molars come in. The sealants can be applied to pre-molars…
Why dental sealants?
Some parents wonder why they should put dental sealants on their child’s teeth. If they make it a habit of brushing and flossing after they eat and avoid gummy or extremely sugary foods, shouldn't their child be cavity free? Unfortunately,…
Should Children Get Dental Sealants?
Children get cavities, whether due to poor brushing habits, poor diet or simply the structure of their teeth – they are a fact of most children’s lives. Luckily, there is a way to prevent them, in addition, of course, to…
Brush your teeth before you eat!
It seems like common sense to brush your teeth after you eat, but some dentists actually brushing before you eat to be more effective. Brushing your teeth after eating makes sense, because you need to remove the gunk and bacteria sitting…
Importance of Oral Care for Babies
Did you know that even if your child doesn't have any visible teeth yet, they can still get cavities? Babies are born with their primary teeth already present in the jaw. Starting infants off with good oral care is…
Dr. Jordan Cooper is from Jacksonville, AR. His father is Dr. James Cooper, a Jonesboro, AR native and practicing dentist of 39 years and his mother, Tracy Cooper, is a dental hygienist from Little Rock. Dr. Cooper graduated high school from Central Arkansas Christian, after which he entered at the University of Arkansas as a Chancellor’s Scholar in 1998.
Dr. David Cole is a graduate from the University of Arkansas, receiving his degree in 2016, and is a huge Razorback fan! He then went to dental school at the University of Tennessee where he received his D.D.S. in 2021. He looks forward to getting to know the Central Arkansas area, and serving his community!
Dr. Rasmussen is a Hot Springs native who graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2017 (Go Bears). After receiving his D.D.S from The University of Tennessee in 2021, he is looking forward to serving the central Arkansas community and the wonderful people who live here.
Dr. James Cooper was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He studied at the University of New Mexico and graduated from dental school from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. After 2 years of dental experience with the Army, Dr. Cooper moved to Jacksonville in 1973 to practice dentistry.