Detailed Introduction
Afdent Patient Friendly Dentistry is a well-established dental clinic chain with locations in Fort Wayne and Mishawaka, Indiana, serving the wider Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan regions. The practice was founded in 1977 by Dr. Roger Pecina with the vision of "Affiliated Family Dentists," a group of dental professionals committed to providing patient-first care regardless of their dental history or financial situation. Over the years, the name was shortened to Afdent, and the practice expanded, becoming one of the first dental offices in the country to operate beyond a single location.
Today, Afdent operates with multiple buildings on a single campus in Mishawaka and a three-story facility in Fort Wayne. Dr. Pecina continues to practice alongside over 20 associate dentists and nearly 300 dental and customer service professionals. This large team allows Afdent to offer a comprehensive range of dental services under one roof, including preventive dentistry (exams, cleanings, oral cancer screenings, fluoride treatments), restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges), cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, smile makeovers), orthodontics (braces, Invisalign), dental implants, dentures, oral surgery (including wisdom teeth), and emergency dental care. They are also recognized as Northern Indiana's and Southern Michigan's only Exclusive Certified Mini Dental Implant Center of America.
Afdent emphasizes "Patient Friendly Dentistry" by striving to make dental care accessible and affordable. They accept most dental insurance PPOs and offer in-house financing options, including 0% APR for qualified individuals and Afdent Advantage Payment Plans for all credit histories with no credit check required. They also offer walk-in emergency appointments and various special offers, such as a $249 emergency exam. Afdent is dedicated to community partnership, supporting local schools, sports teams like the South Bend Cubs, Fort Wayne TinCaps, and Fort Wayne Komets, and participating in fundraising drives and pet adoptions. They have been recognized as a "Best of Best / Reader's Choice Winner" 23 times.
