About the Doctors

Dr. Clark Thomas, DMD

Dr. Thomas is a children’s dental specialist, who is passionate about helping children and teenagers maintain healthy and beautiful smiles by helping instill in them a positive attitude towards dentistry. He is a 2007 graduate of the Pediatric Residency Program at the University of Alabama/Birmingham, where he developed expertise in treating patients with special needs. Dr. Thomas is certified in the use of oral sedation and when needed can take a child to general anesthesia.

Dr. Thomas grew up in Montgomery and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Mississippi. He completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at UAB and obtained his Alabama State Dental License in 2001. From 2001 to 2005, he was Chief Dental Officer for the Indian Health Service providing dentistry for Ignacio, Colorado and Santa Fe, New Mexico area Indian tribes. It was during this time that Dr. Thomas realized his gift for working with children and decided to return to his home state and enter the UAB Pediatric Residency Program. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. He resides in Hoover with his wife, Pate, who holds a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Alabama, and their daughter, Ashby.

Dr. Lauten Johnson, DMD

Dr. Johnson shares Dr. Thomas’s goal of instilling in children a positive attitude towards dentistry. He completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at UAB and obtained his Alabama State Dental License in 2006. He completed his residency in pediatrics in 2007. Dr. Johnson is certified in the use of oral sedation and has privileges at Children's Hospital and when needed can take a child to general anesthesia. In 2006, he won two clinical awards in excellence at UAB. First, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Pre-doctoral Student Award which is given to the student with the greatest proficiency and interest in Pediatric Dentistry. Secondly, the Birmingham District Dental Society Award for outstanding clinical ability.

Currently Dr. Johnson practices in both locations Hoover and off of Montclair Road. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Dr. Johnson is married and has a one year old little girl.

Map/Directions

Stadium Trace Office

Directions

Montclair Road Office

Directions

Financial/Insurance

Please familiarize yourself with the information that follows. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask one of our business office staff.

Please be aware that the parent bringing the child to our office is legally responsible for payment of all charges. We cannot send statements to other persons.

We ask that you pay the cost of the initial examination and any necessary dental x-rays on the day of that appointment. We accept cash, personal check, MasterCard or Visa.

Please understand that financial arrangements are made directly with you. For the convenience of our patients, the following alternatives are listed as a guide for possible financial arrangements:

1. Payment in full for each appointment as services are rendered. We accept cash, personal check, MasterCard or Visa. Additionally, CareCredit offers dental financing options and our staff will be happy to assist you with enrollment.

2. Dental Insurance: There is no direct relationship between our office and your insurance company. The type of plan chosen by you, and/or your employer determines your insurance benefits. As such, we have no say in the selection of your insurance company, no control over the terms of your contract, the methods of reimbursement or the determination of your insurance benefits. We are a preferred provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental and others. We will accept assignment of benefits from your insurance company; however you are responsible for the full balance including any amount that is not paid by your insurance company.

3. Pre-treatment Authorization: Some insurance companies recommend an estimate of the work to be done and the fees to be charged before determining their benefits to you. If so, we will provide you with the pre-treatment fee estimate. In this case, it will be up to you to determine if you wish to proceed with treatment before the insurance benefit is determined.

4. Appliances: The cost of the appliance must be paid on the day your child’s impressions are taken. This is necessary because our office must pay the lab bills when appliances are ordered, not when they are completed.

5. Emergency treatment: All emergency treatment must be paid in full at the time the service is rendered.

Contact Us

We are always available to talk with you and address your concerns. Please feel free to contact us during work hours through our office phone number or e-mail address. After hours, you can contact us with emergencies through our 24-hour answering service.

Clark Thomas, DMD
5346 Stadium Trace Pkwy., Suite 108
Hoover, AL 35244
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Phone: 205-982-0112
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Clark Thomas, DMD
3918 Montclair Road
Birmingham, AL 35213
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Phone: 205-879-6150
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Office Policies

We are open to serve you, answer questions or schedule an appointment during the following hours:

Monday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Appointment Policy

The scheduled appointment is reserved specifically for your child. Any change in this appointment affects many patients. If a cancellation is unavoidable, please call the office at least 24 hours in advance so that we may give that time to another patient.

• All restorative (fillings, extractions, etc.) procedures are scheduled in the morning. Children, as well as adults, are more prepared and do better in the morning for these types of procedures.
• We strive to see all patients on time for their scheduled appointment. There are times when our schedule is delayed in order to accommodate an injured child or an emergency. Please accept our apology in advance should this occur during your appointment. We will do the exact same if your child is in need of emergency treatment.
• Please plan to arrive 5 minutes or more before your scheduled appointment. This will allow time to complete any additional paperwork and see your child on time.
• If you arrive 10-15 minutes late for your appointment, you may be asked to reschedule for the next available appointment time.
• Again, please call at least 24 hours in advance if a cancellation is unavoidable so that we may give it to another patient.
• Broken or missed appointments affect many people. If two (2) broken/missed appointments occur or two (2) cancellations without 24-hour notice, our office reserves the right to NOT schedule any subsequent appointments.
• If at any time you have questions, please feel free to ask our staff or call our office. We are here to help in any way we can. We appreciate you entrusting your child?s dental health to us.

Safety and Privacy

For your comfort one adult is welcome but not required to accompany your child to the operatory. We do encourage self independence to help promote the growth and development of your child. For safety and privacy of the other patients all others, including children that are not scheduled at this appointment, are asked to remain in the reception room. Young children in the reception room will need a supervisory adult.

Additionally, the use of cellular phones is prohibited in the operatory. The extra conversation carried on by others in the clinical area can be most distracting to children, preventing us from close, careful communication with each young patient. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in these matters.

This will help us to serve your child better.