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Welcome
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At our dental practice, we are dedicated to educating our patients about their oral health while delivering premium dental care. We believe that informed patients make better decisions for their health. Our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of your dental journey, ensuring you receive the highest care. Your smile is our priority, and we strive to make every visit a positive experience.
Services
At our office, we prioritize the personal needs of our patients by offering comprehensive dental services. Our offerings include same-day crowns (Cerec), oral cancer screenings with Velscope, digital radiographs, dentures, partials, extractions, fillings, implant restorations, and both in office and home bleaching options. We also provide professional dental cleanings and periodtnal care to ensure your oral health is maintained. Your comfort and satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.
About
Benjamin T. Horgan grew up in Carson City, NV where he attended John C. Fremont Elementary School, Carson Middle School and graduated from Carson High School in 1996 (Go Senators). He continued his education at the University of Washington and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell and Molecular Biology. While in undergraduate studies Dr. Horgan worked part time in a local Seattle dental office as a sterilization technician and chairside dental assistant shadowing and under the mentorship of a father and son dental team initiating an interest in the profession. While back in Carson City during School breaks he also shadowed his Uncle Thomas Horgan, a Carson City Dentist for 30+ years and would return to his High School job of working Valet Parking at the Carson Nugget.
Dr. Horgan continued his education in Seattle by attending the prestigious University of Washington School of Dentistry. The University of Washington School of Dentistry consistently ranks in the top 10 Dental Schools worldwide and Dr. Horgan’s class earned the highest dental board scores in the nation his graduation year of 2004. Dr. Horgan received the prestigious Quintessence Publishing Award for excellence in Restorative Dentistry in his graduation year, an award given by the dental school faculty to a single graduating class individual who demonstrated academic and clinical excellence in operative dentistry during their time in school.
Upon graduating, Dr. Horgan spent one year in Spokane, Washington working and gaining valuable clinical experience in a community health clinic. Dr. Horgan then returned to his home state and has been practicing dentistry in Northern Nevada since 2005 and began a startup practice February 2007: Capital City Dental. He has been passionate about staying current with the ever-changing field of dentistry. Dr. Horgan practices comprehensive and evidence-based dentistry. He is concerned about each and every patient’s overall health as well as preserving and enhancing the function and aesthetics of their dentition. To deliver his patients the latest and most convenient services available, the office has embraced many of the most advanced technologies dentistry has to offer. Some of these technologies include: digital radiography, intraoral photography, email/text scheduling, Velscope (Oral Cancer Screening), and CEREC (in-office, same day crowns).
Our Team.
Welcome to our office! We would like to introduce our fantastic team who are dedicated to taking care of our patients. Roberta and Jeannette, our front office team, bring a wealth of clinical dental knowledge and dental insurance ability to every interaction. In our hygiene department, you’ll find Sherril, Kristy and Carrie. They are fantastic at what they do and have many years of experience (80+ years). Dr. Horgan is supported by his amazing assistants, Dena and Lorann. When you visit us, you can expect to hear warm greetings because, while we are dental professionals, we truly consider ourselves a family.
Linda R.
​We are very happy with our new dental office. Everyone is so super nice and knowledgeable. Dr. Horgan is a great dentist and reconstructed my front teeth. I am very pleased with them. I highly recommend him for all your cosmetic needs and complete dental care.
Ed O.
My dental treatments have been of the utmost professional service with all in the office including, Dr. Horgan. Very specific details on issues, treatment options, timing and cost. Procedure were provided at each visit. I recommend capital city dental with no hesitation or reservation give them a try and I’m certain you’ll be pleased.
Kathie S.
What A great Office!! The dentistry is great. The staff is wonderful! I highly recommend this dental office.