Meet Pierre
Finding a dentist and dental practice you trust, where you feel at home and cared for, can make a meaningful difference in how you feel about your care over time. Modern dentistry is about more than cleanings and appointments; it’s also about the relationships dentists and their teams build with patients, consistency, and knowing that patients feel cared for by people who genuinely know and value them. For Pierre, that relationship with Preferred Dental Care has lasted more than two decades.
A Relationship Built Over Time
Pierre has been a patient at Preferred Dental Care since 2003. He has continued to return to the practice because of the level of care, kindness, and consistency he experiences each time he visits.
Building relationships takes time. When patients like Pierre trust us enough to keep coming back, we know that the foundations we are laying are strong enough to build on. Pierre has remained under the care of Dr. Palanca, or Dr. P, as he likes to call her, from the very beginning. For patients like Pierre, that kind of long-term relationship matters. Feeling comfortable with your dental team helps you feel safe, making appointments easier, conversations more open, and care more personalized.
A Place for the Whole Family
The trust we built with Pierre now shows through two more generations of his family, his children and grandchildren, who are also patients. He describes the practice as truly family oriented, where patients are welcomed warmly and treated with genuine care and respect. That connection is something patients and their families look for when choosing a long-term dental provider. Being able to go to one practice where multiple generations feel comfortable creates consistency and peace of mind for everyone involved.
Beyond Dental Care
Pierre describes the service at Preferred Dental Care as phenomenal and speaks highly of the friendly environment created by the team. Coming in for an appointment feels personal rather than transactional. That kind of experience reflects something deeper than clinical care alone. It reflects a philosophy where relationships, trust, communication, and patient comfort are prioritized alongside oral health.
Why Patient Experience Matters
Long-term patient relationships say a great deal about a dental practice. When patients continue returning year after year and even bring future generations of their family, it reflects a level of trust that is built slowly through consistency, compassion, and quality care.
Pierre’s story reminds us that dentistry is not just about treating teeth. It should also be about creating an experience where patients feel valued, supported, and comfortable throughout every stage of care. This is a goal we aim for every day, with every patient.
We are incredibly grateful for patients like Pierre who have placed their trust in us for so many years. Watching what he has to say reminds us why we aim to build long-term relationships with our patients and why it is so important that we never stop working toward building a welcoming, family-oriented environment.
If you are looking for a dental home where you can feel comfortable, supported, and genuinely cared for, we would be honored to welcome you to Preferred Dental Care. Call to schedule an appointment at our office located in Indianapolis, IN.






