About Ludgate Family Dentistry
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Dr. Karshner
After graduating from dental school, Dr. Karshner practiced in St. Pauls, NC, for six years. In 2005 he partnered with Dr. Lacey Gane, forming Gane and Karshner Family Dentistry. Dr. Gane officially retired from the practice in December 2020. At this time, Dr. Karshner partnered with Dr. Andrew Dillon Burns forming Ludgate Family Dentistry.
Dr. Karshner is a member of the North Carolina Dental Society, American Dental Association & the local branch of the Seattle Dental Study Club. He enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach, and playing golf in his free time.
Dr. Burns
Ludgate Family Dentistry are pleased to welcome Dr. Andrew Dillon Burns, D.M.D., to our team.
Dr. Burns was born and raised in Saint Pauls, NC. He graduated from St. Paul’s High School in 2010, received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biology, and graduated from East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine in 2018. Immediately after graduating dental school, Dr. Burns worked as an associate in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Burns enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and believes in a conservative approach to dental care. He is a North Carolina Dental Society and the American Dental Association member.
Dr. Burns enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, gardening, and helping on the family farm in his spare time.
Dental Facts
1. Patients sometimes ask us, “Can you pull this tooth?” The better question is, “Can you save this tooth?” We take a conservative approach to dentistry. We save teeth when possible and recommend replacing teeth with dental implants when necessary.
2. We are a patient-centered practice. Every recommendation we make is in your best interest. If a certain course of treatment is not good for you or unnecessary, we don’t recommend it.
3. We always emphasize prevention, which is very cost-effective. Consider an analogy. There are sophisticated ways of fighting forest fires, but nothing is better than preventing forest fires.
4. Whenever possible, we offer you options. We will give you all the information so you can make an informed decision.
5. We don’t claim to be the cheapest dental practice, but we are committed to offering you the best value for your dollar. Our motto is, “Do it once and do it right.”
6. We are never too busy to answer your questions. We work in partnership with you to help you achieve optimal oral health, which is closely related to overall health.
7. We’ve worked hard over the years to establish an excellent reputation. We invite you to check out our online reviews and many other testimonial comments from patients. Your health and satisfaction with our services are of utmost importance to us.
Lumberton, NC, 28358
Business Hours
Thursday: 7:30 AM- 2 PM