Patterson & Hughes Family Dentistry

04/29/2026

Not-so-early clouds banking upon horizon. (Coincidentally, I’m next to a bank.) When I’m here, they are clouds. If I’m there, fog?

11/25/2023

We’re Hiring! We’ve been serving Dalton for 50+ years and we’re looking for a Registered Dental Hygienist to add to our team! Competitive pay and benefits. Please send all job inquiries to: [email protected]

06/29/2023

Wishing everyone a Safe and Happy Independence Day!

**Our office will be closed Monday July 3rd and Tuesday July 4th

03/28/2023

We are accepting new patients! We have been serving Dalton for 50+ years. If you have a dental emergency or are just looking for a new dentist, give us a call!

Patterson & Hughes Family Dentistry

Frank Patterson, Jr., D.D.S.
Weston Hughes, DMD

1202 Cleo Way

07/04/2022

Check out this article celebrating Dr. Patterson’s 50th year in dental practice from the Dalton Daily Citizen. Congratulations Dr. Patterson!!!

Dr. Frank Patterson has always tried to stay aware of changes in dental care during the last half century, but it was a young patient who once caught him off

04/20/2022

Patients bring us healthy treats! Love this! Thanks, WHT!

11/30/2021

If you have remaining benefits on your dental insurance, give us a call to schedule an appointment before the end of the year! With most plans you'll lose any unused benefits on December 31st.
706-278-2553

Patterson & Hughes Family Dentistry

Frank Patterson, Jr., D.D.S.
Weston Hughes, DMD

1202 Cleo Way

09/01/2021

Thank you for voting us Best Dentist in the Daily Citizen's Reader's Choice Awards!

Patterson & Hughes Family Dentistry

Frank Patterson, Jr., D.D.S.
Weston Hughes, DMD

1202 Cleo Way

07/19/2021

We are honored to be nominated for BEST DENTIST by the Dalton Daily Citizen News readers! Follow the link to vote for us: www.dailycitizen.news/readerschoice

07/18/2021

We offer SureSmile Clear Aligners! This is a substitute for traditional braces and is a great cosmetic alternative to orthodontically correct mild to moderate crowding and rotations. We also offer FREE TEETH WHITENING to anyone who purchases SureSmile Clear Aligners! If you're interested, give us a call or ask about it at your next cleaning! 706-278-2553

Patterson & Hughes Family Dentistry

Frank Patterson, Jr., D.D.S.
Weston Hughes, DMD

1202 Cleo Way

06/28/2021

Good communication skills
Patient screening and assessment of oral health
Dental charting
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Teaching patients proper oral health practices
Educating patients on proper nutrition for good oral health
Cleaning teeth: removing calculus and plaque from dental surfaces
Appling protective materials like sealants and fluorides
Documentation, patient records, billing
Office management