Ocean Dental of Corpus Christi

Ocean Dental of Corpus Christi is a Dentist in Corpus Christi, TX. It provides general dentistry services to patients in the area. The practice is led by owner and dentist Chad Hoecker, DDS, alongside dentists Balbino Beltre, DDS, Ruth Youngquist, DDS, and Moses Elango, DDS. The clinical team includes registered dental assistant Kelly Garcia, registered dental hygienist Terri Beltre, and registered dental assistants Elizabeth Palmer, Annmarie Sanchez, Daniel Rodriguez, and Francisca Gonzalez. The practice holds a rating of 4.90 based on 231 reviews.

The team performs tasks such as preparing patients for examinations, taking and developing dental radiographs, sterilizing equipment, and providing chair-side duties. Dental hygienists on staff remove calculus and plaque, and teach patients about preventing dental problems through proper brushing and nutrition. The office handles scheduling, phone calls, and medical records to maintain efficient patient flow.

Ocean Dental was founded by Chad Hoecker, DDS, who graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1998. He opened his first fee-for-service practice in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and later expanded to accept Medicaid to serve low-income families. The company now operates 15 clinics across six states. Each facility features an ocean-themed interior with vibrant colors, tropical decorations, and televisions above each chair to entertain patients during treatment. The staff is trained to treat both children and adults.

The practice has built a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings and an established track record supported by a large base of customer reviews.

Ocean Dental of Corpus Christi combines experienced general dentistry with a patient-focused environment in Corpus Christi.

Located on South Padre Island Drive, the practice sits just off the South Padre Island Drive Frontage Road and is about a tenth of a mile from Greenwood Drive. Fountain Park and the Texas Highway Patrol station are both approximately a half mile away.

BizScoreAI gives the business a Technical score of 89 out of 100, which means the website is secure and easy for search engines to read without errors. The Discoverability score is 75 out of 100, ensuring AI crawlers can find every page so the business can be recommended by AI assistants.

Services:

• Compounding Services
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Emergency Dental Care
• General Dentistry
• Medical Supplies
• Orthodontics
• Over-the-Counter Medications
• Pediatric Dentistry