Dr. Curtis Dugas
Periodontist & Implant Surgeon
Board certified in periodontics, ICOI diplomate, trained at Pittsburgh, the Misch Institute and the Pikos Institute. Former Captain and Chief of Periodontics in the US Air Force.
Winter Garden, Florida
Three specialists. One roof. Zero reasons to be afraid.
A board-certified periodontist, a prosthodontist and a dentist anesthesiologist practise together here — so the implant, the crown that goes on it and the sedation that gets you through both are planned by one team, in one building, on one day.
- American Board of Periodontology
- ICOI Diplomate
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Pikos Institute
- Misch Implant Institute
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics
- Resnik Implant Institute
- The MOD Institute
Why people put it off
The dentistry was never the hard part. The dread was.
Most people who need an implant, a crown or a deep cleaning already know they need it. What stops them is the arithmetic of it — a referral to a surgeon across town, a second opinion, a third appointment for the crown, and somewhere in the middle, an hour in a chair they have been avoiding since childhood.
So we removed the arithmetic. The surgeon, the restorative specialist and the anesthesiologist all work here. You are diagnosed once, planned once, and sedated by someone whose only job that day is you.
How sedation works here →
The Smile Studio
Move the slider. Watch it happen.
These are real Sapphire Dental Studio patients. Brighten the teeth to preview whitening, then reveal the actual clinical result underneath.
TodayYour plan
BeforeAfter
Whitening preview is a simulation for illustration. The revealed result is an unretouched photograph of a Sapphire Dental Studio patient. Individual results vary; this is not a treatment guarantee.
What we do
Full-scope dentistry, specialist-led
From a routine cleaning to a full-arch reconstruction — without ever being sent somewhere else for the hard part.
01
Dental Implants & Surgery
Placed by a board-certified periodontist and restored by a prosthodontist in the same building. Bone grafting, gum grafts and full-arch fixed hybrids included.
- Single implants & full arch
- Bone grafting & sinus lifts
- Guided placement from CBCT
02
Cosmetic & Veneers
Veneers, bonding, whitening, gum contouring and a smile trial you can wear before anything permanent is done.
- Porcelain veneers
- Smile trial & design
- Gummy smile correction
03
Crowns, Bridges & Dentures
Prosthodontics is its own specialty and Dr. Chung trained in it for three extra years. Fixed hybrids, partials, full dentures and full-mouth rehabilitation.
- Fixed hybrid dentures
- Crowns & bridges
- Full-mouth rehabilitation
04
Gum & Periodontal Care
Gum disease is the reason most adults lose teeth. Treated here by a periodontist rather than referred out — scaling and root planing, grafts, crown lengthening.
- Periodontal disease treatment
- Gum grafts & contouring
- Crown lengthening
05
Sedation & Comfort
Nitrous through to full IV sedation, delivered by a dentist anesthesiologist whose only job during your appointment is your comfort and safety.
- In-house anesthesiologist
- Nitrous, oral and IV
- Continuous monitoring
06
Sleep Apnea & TMJ
Airway and joint problems are dental problems. Custom oral appliance therapy for diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea, plus TMJ treatment and night guards.
- Oral appliance therapy
- TMJ treatment
- Night guards & bruxism
Real cases
Our own patients, unretouched
No stock smiles and no rendering. Drag each divider.
BeforeAfter
Staining and crowding · upper arch
BeforeAfter
Missing tooth · restored
How it goes
Four visits, not four practices
The plan is written once, by the people who will carry it out.
- 01
Diagnose properly
A full exam with digital X-rays and, where implants or airway are involved, a 3D CBCT scan. We look at gums, bone, bite and airway — not just the tooth that hurts.
- 02
One written plan
Both specialists review your case together and you leave with a sequenced plan and one written figure. Financing and membership savings are applied before you decide.
- 03
Treatment, your way
Awake, lightly relaxed with nitrous, or fully sedated with Dr. Walbom monitoring you throughout. Weighted blanket, headphones and your own screen are standard, not extras.
- 04
Keep it that way
Maintenance is where the investment is protected. Membership members get their cleanings, screenings and X-rays built in, on a schedule set by what your gums actually need.
Your comfort, our priority
The room is on your side
Dental anxiety is not a character flaw and it does not respond to being told to relax. It responds to control, quiet, and a specialist whose only job is to keep you comfortable.
- Calming music
- Soothing aromatherapy
- Weighted blankets
- Noise-cancelling headphones
- Personal TV entertainment
- Refreshment bar
Who treats you
Three specialists, one corridor
Between them: a periodontal board certification, a prosthodontic residency, an anesthesiology residency and two ICOI diplomates.
Dr. Yoo Jin Chung
Prosthodontist
Prosthodontist and ICOI diplomate with advanced specialty training from Pittsburgh. A published USDA chemist before dentistry; full-mouth rehabilitation and advanced esthetics.
Dr. Michael Walbom
Dentist Anesthesiologist
A dentist's son who went into anesthesia specifically for the patients who cannot be treated conventionally — phobia, special needs, and anyone who simply wants to be asleep.
What patients say
5.0 stars, 40 reviews
The themes that come up most: explained everything clearly, never felt rushed, and did not judge me for how long it had been.
★★★★★
Sample review — replace with a real Google review. Reserve this block for a patient describing the sedation experience.
★★★★★
Sample review — replace with a real Google review. Reserve this block for an implant or full-arch patient.
★★★★★
Sample review — replace with a real Google review. Reserve this block for a cosmetic or veneers patient.
No insurance? Good.
A plan with no deductibles and no waiting periods
Dental insurance is designed around what it will not cover. Our membership plans are designed around what you actually need each year — and every member gets 15% off everything else.
- No annual maximum
- No deductibles
- No waiting periods
- No claims to submit
- No insurance rejections
- Priority scheduling
From
$550 / year
Or spread larger treatment over time with CareCredit and Cherry — applied for in the chair, decided in minutes, and available whether or not you carry insurance.
Questions people actually ask
Before you call
What makes Sapphire Dental Studio different from a general dental office?
Three board-certified specialists practise in one building: a periodontist who places implants, a prosthodontist who restores them, and a dentist anesthesiologist who handles sedation. In most towns those are three separate referrals, three consultations and three treatment plans. Here the plan is written once, by the people who will carry it out.
Can I be asleep for my dental treatment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Walbom is a dentist anesthesiologist, so sedation from nitrous oxide through to full IV sedation is delivered and monitored by a dedicated specialist whose only responsibility during your appointment is your comfort and safety — not by the dentist performing the treatment.
How much do dental implants cost in Winter Garden?
Cost depends on how many teeth are being replaced and whether bone grafting is needed, so an honest number requires a CBCT scan and an exam. After that you receive one written figure. CareCredit and Cherry financing spread it monthly, and membership plan members receive 15% off.
Do you take dental insurance?
We file with most PPO plans as a courtesy. If you have no insurance, the in-house membership plans start at $550 a year and include cleanings, exams, all diagnostic X-rays, oral cancer and sleep apnea screening, plus 15% off everything else — with no deductibles, no waiting periods and no claims to submit.
What is a fixed hybrid denture?
It is a full arch of teeth anchored to four to six dental implants and fixed in place, so it is never removed for cleaning and does not move when you eat or speak. Dr. Dugas places the implants and Dr. Chung designs and fits the prosthesis — both in this building.
Do you treat sleep apnea?
Yes. We screen every patient for airway and sleep concerns, and treat diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea with custom oral appliance therapy — an alternative for people who cannot tolerate CPAP. Dr. Dugas is pursuing board certification in dental sleep medicine.
Winter Garden, FL
Come and find out how easy this can be
Bring the thing you have been putting off. We will tell you what it actually takes — and what it actually costs — before you commit to anything.