Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael and Nasira Cooley.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I am originally from Yuma, Arizona, a small agriculture border town known for its winter vegetable crop and abundance of sunshine. As an undergrad, I studied biology at Chapman University in Orange, California, where I also played varsity football. While taking some graduate courses at the University of Arizona, I met my wife, Nasira, who was finishing her BS in nutrition and BFA in dance at the U of A.
Prior to attending dental school, I worked as a personal fitness trainer and high school football coach. I went on to receive my Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, where I developed a special interest for prosthodontics and implant dentistry, spending extra time working with various faculty members on advanced cases. I continue to attend classes around the country in order to strengthen my background in prosthodontics and implantology.
Following dental school, I was offered the opportunity to partner with my father-in-law, Rich Burkholder, DDS at Fashion Isle Smiles. We now work as an effective team in our family-run practice in Newport Beach.
Has it been a smooth road?
Becoming a new dentist, business owner, and team leader all within a few short months was no easy task. Amidst refining my clinical skills, it is difficult to additionally manage logistics, such as insurance credentialing, hiring, and marketing. Orange County is saturated with dentists, so setting our practice apart – by highlighting our unique offerings like dental implants, oral surgery, and nutritional counseling with our registered dietitian – is a necessity. Social media management is not an innate skill or interest for us, so learning to maximize use of our resources has also been an important objective for us. Fortunately, we’ve had the guidance of my father-in-law, a dentist with over 35 years of experience running successful dental practices. We continually grow as healthcare providers and business owners and are constantly striving to provide quality whole-person care for each patient.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Fashion Isle Smiles – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
We believe in a comprehensive approach to dental care, emphasizing prevention and education as the foundation for changing lives. Our team is committed to excellence in service and loving care for all ages, as we strive to provide each individual with the treatment they need in a way that makes a positive difference.
Our team includes two dentists, a physician, and a doctoral-level registered dietitian. We perform cosmetic and restorative dentistry, dental implants, oral surgery, minor ortho and more. We even offer nutritional counseling with our in-house RDN. Several of your health care needs can be met in our office! We also offer 24/7 emergency care.
We are concerned about your comfort and use modern stress-reducing techniques including massage chairs, soothing music, ocean views, T.L.C. and sedative medication if necessary. Education is aided through the use of an intraoral camera.
Our goal is to help you relax while we give you the best dental care possible. Asepsis and infection control are strictly practiced, and we autoclave (kill bacteria and viruses on all instruments) for patient safety.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
We love the ease of accessibility to year-round outdoor recreation – bike trails, swimming pools, hikes and fishing at the beach. We also appreciate the endless opportunities for arts and education. The gorgeous weather in Orange County has drawn many people here, inevitably creating traffic and crowding – which is not our favorite characteristic of the area. However, we’ve learned to avoid rush hour and overall we love living here!
Contact Info:
- Address: 200 Newport Center Dr. Suite 205
- Website: www.fashionislesmiles.com
- Phone: 949-717-0070
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fashionislesmiles/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fashionislesmiles/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/fashion-isle-smiles-newport-beach
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-cooley-a13852118/
Image Credit:
Rich Burkholder
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