Thank you for taking care of my TMJ
Full disclosure- I just graduated dental school. I actually met Dr. Baumann before I knew I’d have a weird tooth that would need advanced treatment because he taught a lecture on what complex prosthodontics can do for a patients, the cases were incredible and definitely showed what skills come with 3 extra years of training. I also ran into him volunteering in the community and at professional meetings (*ahem* upcoming president of the Dallas County Dental Society.) When I had my tooth have a rare & unfortunate event, I spent a lot of time and money going to one of the best endodontists. I wanted a Perfect crown to protect this tooth. I asked my closest faculty mentor and another dentist familiar with my case who could do the best job with my tooth – it was unanimous for Dr. Baumann. Because he’s a prosthodontist, the residents loved him, and I had seen some of his cases, I knew he’d be excellent technically.
I was very pleased & pretty inspired by my whole "patient experience”. Dr. Baumann is kind, jovial, and even though my case was particularly tough, very patient. Carly, his dental assistant, is smart and funny. This was great for the anesthetic because I have a fear of needles (Ha! Just getting them myself), although his technique was very steady and barely noticeable. My tooth was prepared beautifully (because I know what an A+ is) and my provisional – or temporary tooth- was so good that literally, several of my classmates could not pick it out. I sincerely appreciate the attention to detail, and patience (including taking an additional appointment) to get my tooth perfect for me.
The amazing thing is that this level of care is obviously the standard at this office, not just a professional courtesy, as someone who plans to own a practice in the future, I had conversations with several of the courteous staff and other patients in the waiting room – Dr. Baumann has his schedule booked with the intent to be able to sit down and provide undivided attention on a patient and it feels awesome to know that as the patient. It was no surprise that the two patients I spoke with were there by referral as well. As I won’t be working with adults, this is definitely where I will insist for my own family members to come.