Radiant Dental of Bedford offers state-of-the-art dentistry without the wait
By George Berkheimer
Kyle Dumpert, owner of Radiant Dental of Bedford, purchased his practice in 2018 with the goal of transforming the existing office to offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art dental care.
That resulted in a lot of improvements for patients in terms of time and convenience, thanks to the office’s ability to render digital 3D radiographs that minimize patients’ exposure to harmful radiation, take digital impressions using a 3D intraoral scanner, and offer same-day crowns made on site with a CADCAM mill.
Radiant Dental serves more than 2,200 patients with a team of three hygienists, two dental technicians, two patient care and insurance coordinators led by Dumpert.
Q: What services do you offer?
Dumpert: We offer routine oral hygiene care, gum disease treatment, oral surgery, root canals, white fillings, crowns, limited orthodontics with clear aligners and teeth whitening.
Q: What sets you apart in your practice?
Dumpert: Aside from the same-day crowns, I use intraoral digital photography for patient education and we are capable of fully guided dental implant placement for precision tooth replacement. With no oral surgeon, periodontist or endodontist in Bedford, we are able to offer extractions and root canal treatments right in our office to limit the need for referrals to out-of-town specialists. I’ve made short wait times for emergency dental care a priority.
Q: How are you involved in the local community?
Dumpert: For the past three years my office has participated in Freedom Day, which is a day of free dental care for active duty military and veterans. Each year we have provided more than $15,000 of free dental care, and local businesses have donated goods and giveaways for our patients on those days. We partner with local businesses for periodic patient appreciation giveaways and gift cards. I also frequently sponsor local sports teams and athletes because I know the value of learning to work with a team and prioritizing healthy active lifestyles.
Q: What makes Bedford a good location for you?
Dumpert: Our location makes it easy for patients to travel from Chestnut Ridge, Everett, Roaring Spring, Cumberland, and other local areas that we serve.
Q: Have you always lived in Bedford County?
Dumpert: I was born and raised in Bedford and attended college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh. I spent a year in residency at the Pittsburgh Veterans Administration Hospital and spent two years in practice in Bedford before moving on. I practiced in Hawaii and also in a corporate dental office in State College before I settled back in Bedford.
Q: What drew you back?
Dumpert: The cost of living is much lower here than in the other areas of the country I’ve lived. Living in a small town allows a sense of community. People take care of one another here, and it encourages respect and civility. Bedford offers small town life with access to bigger city amenities that are within a short one- to two-hour drive.
Q: Do you spend much time outdoors?
Dumpert: My fiancé and I love spending free time at Shawnee State Park, which seems to be an underappreciated asset to the community. We enjoy all the hiking trails, and access to lakes and rivers. Raystown lake, Blue Knob State Park, Seven Springs, and Hidden Valley are all easily accessible.
Q: What else should patients know about your practice?
Dumpert: My office places a priority on individualized optimal patient care, while trying to maximize any benefits that dental insurance may offer. Sometimes certain insurance companies don’t have the same priority, which can delay or deny needed dental treatments. For that reason, we’re very selective about the insurances we contract with, trying to ensure that patients are offered the best care and aren’t forced to compromise. My team does an amazing job making sure the best dental care is offered while maximizing any available benefits whether we are contracted in network, or as an out of network doctor. We are always accepting new patients and have limited to no wait times for dental emergencies.