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About Practice


The Center for Dental Excellence East Lake is a full-service family dentistry practice serving the community of Tarpon Springs, Florida, and the surrounding region. Under the leadership of Courtney Nowicki, DDS, MS, FICOI and Robert Christ, DMD, FAGD, FICOI, the practice has earned a reputation for excellence. 

Team members share a dedication to personalized care, and a love for welcoming entire families to the practice. From the dentists to the support staff and administrative professionals who keep the office running smoothly, everyone takes great pride in helping patients enhance and maintain their dental health and hygiene. 

Preventive dentistry is a foundation of the practice. Routine dental exams and professional cleanings are a great starting point. Advanced technology guides all diagnostic and treatment processes. 

The office is equipped with a 3D cone beam scanner, iTero® Element II as well as the newest iTero® Element 5D  intraoral scanners (with near-infrared technology to detect decay before it can be seen on the digital X-rays, and VELscope® oral cancer screening technology. 

Additionally, they have Dentrix Digital X-ray system. When a patient needs restorative dentistry, the team prefers a conservative approach, making every effort to preserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible when performing fillings, root canals, crowns, and inlays or onlays. 

Orthodontic evaluations are a routine part of our patient examinations because incorrect alignment of the teeth (bad bite) results in a host of problems to the teeth and jaws throughout one’s life. Improving the function of the teeth by correcting alignment issues early on, helps patients keep their teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime.  Clear aligner therapy (Invisalign®) is used to correct these issues.  At the Center for Dental Excellence East Lake. The dental team works closely with patients to create customized treatment plans that deliver healthy happy beautiful smiles. 

Families in and around Tarpon Springs (note other areas like Trinity, Odessa, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar and Safety Harbor) looking for outstanding dental care for the entire household should book a visit at the Center for Dental Excellence East Lake. The practice currently accepts new patients, and team members love welcoming new members into the dental family.  

You can call the office or reach us online to schedule an appointment today or call 727-934-1200.