Convenient Access from Edmond
If you commute down the Broadway Extension and want a dentist Edmond, OK drivers can fit into the morning, Hefner Dental is about 21 minutes from downtown Edmond without a single toll. Dr. Mark Phan sees patients in one ground-floor suite near W Hefner Rd and N Portland Ave, on Oklahoma City's northwest side just above Lake Hefner. On Wednesdays and Thursdays the first patients sit down at 7:00 AM, so you can be back on the Broadway Extension well before nine.
Starting at the Edmond Library, the Metropolitan Library System's busiest branch and a Boulevard fixture since 1973, take E 2nd St, part of old Route 66, over to Broadway and head south. Broadway becomes the Broadway Extension (US-77), which carries you south out of town; exit at W Hefner Rd and drive west about 4 miles, crossing N May Ave, to Hefner Pointe Dr near N Portland Ave. Plan on about 10 miles. Our door is at 11101 Hefner Pointe Dr Ste 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, and the Hefner Dental listing on Google Maps pulls up turn-by-turn guidance.
The John Kilpatrick Turnpike is a faster, tolled choice: take it west from the Broadway Extension, then Lake Hefner Parkway south to the Hefner Rd exit. It is fully cashless, billed by PIKEPASS or PlatePay, and usually saves only a few minutes. The practice reports ample parking at the Hefner Pointe complex. Neighbors closer to the office can read our Quail Springs and Britton pages.
Why Edmond Commuters Make the Drive South
Edmond sits in Oklahoma County directly north of Oklahoma City, joined to it by three main arteries: I-35, Route 66 and the Broadway Extension. Plenty of residents drive one of them to work every weekday. For many of those drivers, a dental office near the route they already travel is easier to keep than one in their own neighborhood. Booking a visit on the way in removes a separate afternoon trip.
The calendar matters as much as the map. Midweek is the early stretch: doors open at 7:00 AM Wednesday and Thursday and close at 2:00 PM. Monday and Tuesday hours begin at 8:00 AM and end at 4:00 PM, and the doors stay closed from Friday until Monday morning. At rush hour the Broadway Extension can slow down, so a few extra minutes of cushion protect a tight morning.
Plenty of our Edmond patients are not commuters at all. Families spread across the Edmond, Deer Creek, Jones and Luther school districts bring children, teens and grandparents, and they appreciate seeing one dentist for everyone. Households who swim and boat at Arcadia Lake, the city's lake on the Deep Fork River, or who bring the kids to Mitch Park lead full lives that reward short, well-planned visits.
Smile Goals for Edmond Students and Young Professionals
The University of Central Oklahoma is a major employer in town, and its students, staff and recent graduates shape a young, career-minded crowd. Those patients tend to ask about appearance first: brighter teeth before interviews, a chipped front tooth fixed before a wedding, or a gap closed before professional headshots. Cosmetic work at our office is always planned around healthy gums and sound enamel, so we start with an exam and a cleaning.
Whitening is often the simplest step. Opalescence Boost is applied in the chair, and the practice's whitening page notes visible results in as little as an hour; take-home gel and Opalescence Go trays suit people who prefer a slower pace. When stains will not lift or teeth are chipped or uneven, custom porcelain veneers can reshape a single tooth or a whole smile line.
Long workdays fueled by coffee, tea and energy drinks leave their mark too. Those drinks stain enamel and, sipped all morning, keep teeth bathed in acid and sugar. Regular cleanings remove surface stain, and our Diagnodent laser screening finds early soft spots before they turn into larger cavities. A quick rinse with water after each cup helps more than most people expect.
Older teeth may need more than polish. A cracked molar or a filling that has outlived its welcome often needs a crown, and the office offers all-ceramic and zirconia crowns built from a digital scan instead of messy impression trays. Our page on tooth-colored crowns that blend with your smile shows how the shade is matched to neighboring teeth.
As a former instructor who coached fellow dentists on crowns, bridges and CAD/CAM work, Dr. Phan plans each restoration with a teacher's care. He walks through the choices honestly, including when a simpler option will do. No one is pushed toward treatment they did not ask about.
Care a Dentist Edmond, OK Professionals Can Count On
Opalescence™ Boost™ Whitening
Edmond patients with a big presentation or a family photo coming up can brighten their teeth in a single in-office session. Take-home options let you touch up between visits.
Dental Veneers
Thin, custom porcelain shells cover stains, chips, small gaps and uneven edges. One veneer can fix a single problem tooth, or several can rebuild a full smile.
Dental Crowns
A crown caps a tooth that decay, a fracture, a worn-out filling or a root canal has left fragile. Digital impressions replace putty trays, and the finished crown is shaped to match your bite.
Gum Care
Healthy gums are the foundation for whitening, veneers and crowns alike. Screenings catch trouble early, and deep cleaning or laser therapy treats gum disease before it threatens the teeth.
Emergency Dentistry
Severe toothaches, broken teeth and lost crowns are handled here, including emergency extractions. Whenever possible, emergency patients are offered a same-day appointment.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Mark Phan, DDS, came to the United States from Vietnam as a child and has made Oklahoma City his home. After finishing an AEGD residency, he joined the OU College of Dentistry faculty and taught advanced procedures to practicing dentists. Hygienists, assistants and office staff are pictured on the Who We Are page.
Insurance & Financing
You will see an itemized estimate, including the portion your plan should cover, before any cosmetic or restorative work starts. Flexible financing covers treatment that insurance leaves out, and CareCredit is welcome. At checkout, the front desk takes cash, personal checks and any major credit card.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Hefner Dental from Edmond, and how do I get there?
From the Edmond Library downtown, Hefner Dental is about 10 miles away, or roughly 21 minutes on toll-free roads. The route runs south on Broadway and the Broadway Extension (US-77), then about 4 miles west on W Hefner Rd. For anyone looking for a dentist Edmond, OK commuters can reach on their usual drive, it is a simple trip.
Is the Kilpatrick Turnpike worth using for a 7:00 AM appointment?
Only if saving a few minutes matters more than the toll. The turnpike route takes about 18 minutes from downtown Edmond and is cashless, billed through PIKEPASS or at a higher PlatePay rate by mail. The free Broadway Extension route runs about 21 minutes, so leaving five minutes earlier usually works just as well.
Will whitening lighten my existing crowns or fillings?
No. Bleaching gel acts on natural enamel only, so porcelain, ceramic and tooth-colored fillings keep whatever shade they were made in. Anyone who wants both whitening and a new front crown or veneer should whiten first. The new restoration can then be shaded to match your brighter teeth instead of the old color.
How should I care for porcelain veneers so they last?
Treat them much like natural teeth: brush twice a day, floss daily and keep regular cleanings. Avoid chewing ice, pens or fingernails, and do not use your front teeth to open packages. Porcelain resists coffee stains well, but the edges and the gums around them still need steady care.
Does a throbbing toothache at night count as a dental emergency?
Yes. Throbbing pain that keeps you awake often points to an infection or to decay that has reached the nerve. Phone first thing in the morning; for urgent cases like this, the team will try to find a same-day opening. First-time visitors may choose the $39 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, an offer limited to new patients, for that first look.
Schedule Your Visit from Edmond
Choosing a dentist Edmond, OK families and commuters can reach in about 21 minutes is easy: call (405) 643-4822 or book online. Browse Areas We Serve for the other places our patients drive in from, or visit the Dentist Oklahoma City, OK homepage for a full introduction.