Dr. Clint Hardee Steps Away From Karr and Hardee Dentistry

In life, when you find a good doctor, you never want to let them go. It can be a general practitioner, an OB/GYN, or even a dentist. You see someone for most of your life; it's hard to switch to another physician after one knows your history.

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Karr and Hardee Dentistry was one of those businesses. Although the office is currently being remodeled and many employees are working out of Dr. Byrd's office, it still doesn't feel the same.

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Why Is Dr. Clint Hardee Stepping Away From Karr and Hardee Dentistry?

I have been a patient of Karr and Hardee for over 20 years, and I recently received a letter in the mail announcing that my dentist is stepping away. After 26 years practicing dentistry, Dr. Clint Hardee has made the hard decision to leave his dental practice.

This was not an easy decision, and it was important to me that you hear it directly from me.

Dr. Hardee shared that an unforeseen health condition is behind the decision.

He said that his patients' dental care will continue. His partner, Dr. Tom Karr, will remain with the practice. As Dr. Hardee exits, Dr. Maleny Romero will join Dr. Karr.

Dr. Maleny Romero, an excellent dentist whom I am confident you will come to know and trust. I leave knowing that you are in exceptional hands and will continue to receive the same personalized care you’ve come to expect from our team.

I am saddened to hear of Dr. Hardee leaving the practice. I will miss seeing him for my dental health and my son's. It was always wonderful getting to see him and his amazing staff. I wish nothing but the best for Dr. Hardee as he embarks on his health journey.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for allowing me to be your dentist. Caring for you and your families over the past 26 years has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

As mentioned above, the office is still in the middle of renovations, and they hope to have it back open in the next couple of months.

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