The Practice: History & Meaning of the Name

Portland, Maine

The above link will take you to an archive of >650 patient reviews from 2014 to 2021, (through the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.)

Our dental practice was originally founded by Dr. Jay Cooney who ran it for nearly 19 years at 25 Long Creek Drive in South Portland.  Following his unexpected passing in 2006, it was sold to David Melevsky, DDS who relocated it to 1355 Congress Street before he stepped down in January, 2014.  It was later purchased and refreshed with a new look, philosophy and name which could succinctly summarize what we're all about. Inspire Dental of Maine was registered with the State of Maine on April first, (no joke!) of that same year.  

We wanted "inspire" in our title, for each of the following reasons.

Certainly, our patients inspire us!  They keep us motivated and striving for continuous clinical and professional self-improvement, to do our best to educate our patients and when necessary, derive creative solutions to the complex clinical challenges we face together.

We recognize the importance that our team inspire one another, to work hard on patients' behalf and to support one another.

Last, but not least, we hope to inspire you, and all of our patients, to achieve outstanding oral health through treatment received at our office and quality self-care at home. 

“<EDIT QUOTE - At our practice, we love what we do and hope it always shows. We want to be the opposite of "Going-Through-the-Motions/Dental-Factory-Clinic." With our caring and professional staff, we will take time to listen to your concerns and create personalized treatment plans as unique as your individual needs.”

We are Inspire Dentures of Maine: affordable removable prosthesis - made with care, and enthusiasm!

Christopher McCarthy, LD