When In Southwest Orlando, Visit Starbase Dental

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By Patty Inglish, MS

The Shuttle Enterprise at Palmdale Manufacturing facilities with Star Trek:TOS cast members. September 17, 1976.
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The Shuttle Enterprise at Palmdale Manufacturing facilities with Star Trek:TOS cast members. September 17, 1976.

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Space Age Dentistry

Dentistry has long employed headphones and music for patients in order to ease dental chair anxiety, especially during prolonged or complex procedures. Some patients stopped visiting the dentist long ago, because of the time and discomfort involved. along with the requirements for tooth "homework" like flossing and brushing regularly and maintiaining a healthy diet.

In the 2010s, newer technologies speed dental processes and remove much or all of the pain formerly involved. In order to bring back patients and relax current clients and let them have a good times, one particular dental practice has adopted the themes of Star Trek® and Star Wars® in Florida. This is not the first American practice to have used poplar sci-fi themes, but it is the one to do so most elaborately.

Starbase Dental is so dedicated to the use of the Trek theme that it was featured in the popular documentary film Trekkies. Once in the chair for treatment, a patient can watch a Star Trek® or Star Wars® movie overhead from a television on the ceiling.

The Beginning

Starbase Dental has operated for approximately 17 years in 2010, beginning with Denis Bourguignon, D.M.D., who was in Trekkies. Upon his retirement, Dr. Sirivolu "took command." Both men enjoyed space themed movies and combined their hobbies to make for an interesting and well liked practice.

Starbase Dental is certainly different and has been featured in national publications, on HBO and even on the SyFy channel. The office appeared in Trekkies and is still equipped with collectibles: favorite action figures, mugs, autographed photos, model spacecraft, artwork, and the wonderful life-size stand-up cutouts of stars in costume.

An early Star Trek video game (public domain image).
An early Star Trek video game (public domain image).

One Stop Trek Shop

Dr. Surendra Gopal Sirivolu, D.D.S.,M.H.A., is a certified Cosmetic and Family Dentist with extensive training and skills of over 20 years. He particularly specializes in dental implants that include Teeth-in-an-Hour™, Invisalign, and general cleaning. He does not work alone, but employes a well trained and credentialed team that also enjoys the Trek theme and their state-of-the-art technology on board the practice.

Patients come to this practice from Orlando and Metro West, the rest of Florida, across the USA and from other countries. This is a successful example of medical or dental tourism.

This practice offers a number of additional services: preventive care, tooth-colored porcelain fillings, crowns, veneers, tooth whitening, laser procedures, digital X-rays (reducew radiation), oral cancer screening, Teeth-in-an-Hour™ Dental Implants, Invisalign aligners, Gum Treatment and/or Bleaching, Gum and/or Bone Grafting, Lip Lowering, Makeovers, Sealants, and several others. Dr. Sirivolu's procedures will remind you of the advanced techniques we only dreamed about when we first saw them in the Star Trek® franchise.

The Doctor and crew attend additional training several times each year and post their experiences and special events on their own Facebook page (see links below). You will also be treated to a virtual tour of the Starbase Dental offices.

Starbase Dental Near Turkey lake

Starbase Dental -
6735 Conroy Rd #202, Orlando, FL 32835, USA
[get directions]

Office Hours

  • Regular Office Hours

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday, with Lunch from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm (30 minutes)

  • Friday & Saturday - By Appointment Only.
  • Emergencies and walk-ins also welcomed.

Orlando, Florida is such an attractive vacation and travel spot, it is understandable that some patients travel from a distance to this particular practice for their dental requirements.

"Teeth in an Hour" Process

Qualifications

Dr. Surendra G. Sirivolu is a member of several professional associations, has extensive professional training at a number of universities, and has received a number of prestigious awards for this work in the dental profession.

See the Starbase Dental website for specifics. her can do anything from a simple cleaning to full reconstruction of an entire mouth.

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Comments

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Sa`ge 20 months ago

If only there were dentists like this everywhere! So many people have a fear of the dentist. Great hub! ~aloha~

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travel_man1971 Level 6 Commenter 20 months ago

Great info, Patty. I hope they'll branch out here in the Philippines soon.

I've been in Orlando (Hillsborough County) last November 2008. Just signing in for work on board ship. LOL ^-^

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masmasika Level 4 Commenter 20 months ago

Great hub. Well explained and illustrated. Thanks for sharing this interesting hub. People will surely love going to the dentist if all dental clinics are as good as this. Most people fear going to the dentist but I'm sure they will enjoy going to the dental clinic like Starbase Dental.

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Patty Inglish, MS Hub Author 20 months ago

It looks like a fun place, doesn't it?

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Simone Smith Level 7 Commenter 20 months ago

Oh my goodness. THIS IS THE COOLEST PLACE EVER!!! And I thought MY dentist was cool for being set up in a beautiful Victorian house- but THIS- THIS IS AWESOME!!!!

Gosh, I wish I could check it out for myself, but reading your hub, which is full of fantastic details, must certainly be the next best thing. Thanks so much for sharing!!

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Patty Inglish, MS Hub Author 20 months ago

Ain't it cool? I'm really thinking about about going there twice year.

The Victorian house sounds awesome, though!

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Hello, hello, 20 months ago

Yes, wish we had that kind of dentist here. I am petrified. Thanks for a very informative hub.

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caretakerray 20 months ago

You Are quite the 'travel agent Patty. I would love to visit Starbase Dental!

thanx

caretakerray :)

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Patty Inglish, MS Hub Author 9 months ago

Very interesting. Spam?-

Comment from Kelly Smith: Dr. Denis Bourguignon is NOT retired from dental practice!! His new office is called New Age Dentistry and is located in Clermont, Fl. Give him a call at 352-241-2021. He's the oringinal... He's the Best!

Reply:

I found Dr. B's address/phone a year ago; I called the number and it was disconnected. Congratulations that he is indeed in business! Thanks for the data. But "New Age Dentistry"? why did he leave his Star Trek themed practice?

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