Dr. Mark Kolosionek has practiced in Hudson since 1987, and Dr. Cara Fawcett has worked beside him at this office since 1994. Early and late appointments, digital x-rays, and crowns made in a single visit.
the year Dr. Mark began in private practice here in Hudson.
Training, honors and memberships held by our doctors
Our story
The family values they raised three daughters by are the same ideals they run the practice by. Honesty and integrity are key.
Meet the doctors
Both came through Case Western Reserve’s highly competitive, accelerated six-year program. Both doctors, and the whole staff, take numerous post-graduate courses to keep up with the changes in dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry.
Outside the office, Dr. Mark follows the Browns, the Cavs and, especially, the Ohio State Buckeyes. Dr. Cara loves Zumba and is an avid reader. Their two oldest daughters followed them to Case Western Reserve’s dental school.
Case Western Reserve's accelerated six-year program, elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, then two years of advanced general dentistry at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland, where he was chief resident. In private practice in Hudson since 1987. A board member of the Akron Dental Society.
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 1985
The same accelerated six-year program at Case Western Reserve. Eight years in private practice, then home with two young children, then back to dentistry here in 1994. She also teaches in the comprehensive care department at Case Western Reserve's dental school, where students and staff have both given her recognition awards.
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 1985
Our team
Our whole staff looks forward to meeting you and earning your trust. The entire team is dedicated to personalized, gentle care, and to making every visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
His staff is kind and the hygienists do a great job.Stephen H., a patient for over 25 years, on Yelp
How we practice
We are a practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile with conservative, state-of-the-art procedures. Three things shape every visit.
Thorough exams of your teeth and gums, an oral cancer exam, and x-rays only when necessary. Cleanings, flossing, sealants and fluoride all help prevent disease, and a review of your medical history keeps us informed of anything that could affect your dental health.
To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross-contamination processes using the standards recommended by the ADA, OSHA and the Centers for Disease Control.
We understand how uneasy some patients feel about a dental visit. Treating every patient as an individual, and building trust, is how we make it relaxing instead. Should an emergency occur, we make every effort to see you as soon as possible.
Same day dentistry
CEREC® creates ceramic crowns, onlays, inlays and veneers here in the office, within minutes. Many treatments that used to mean a temporary and a second appointment are finished in a single visit.
The crown is made and placed at the same visit, so there is nothing temporary to wear in between.
An electronic sensor instead of film, viewed and enlarged instantly, with 80 to 90 percent less radiation.
A wraparound image of the face and teeth, taken from outside the mouth when it is needed, for example to see wisdom teeth or the sinus area.
The face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues and gums, checked at your check-up.
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Whether you need a complete exam and cleaning, a full-mouth restoration or anything in between, the care is gentle and the aim is the same: to enhance the natural beauty of your smile.
Thorough exams, cleanings with our hygienists, and x-rays only when they are needed. An oral cancer screening is part of every check-up.
Repairing and replacing teeth, from a single tooth-colored filling to implant-supported and removable options for several missing teeth.
Enhancing the natural beauty of your smile with conservative treatment, from take-home whitening to ultra-thin porcelain.
Diagnosing, treating and maintaining gum health, and looking after the youngest members of the family from their very first visit.
Artificial roots, usually titanium, that replace missing teeth without touching the teeth beside them, or hold a denture firmly in place. Expect a number of visits over several months.
Complete dentures when every tooth in an arch is missing, partials when some remain. Made from accurate impressions, with try-in visits for shape, color and fit.
Ultra-thin porcelain for gaps, stains and misshapen teeth, fitted in just two appointments. The teeth, gums and bone underneath must be healthy first.
Custom clear trays made from impressions of your own teeth, worn at home with whitening gel. Usually two visits, with a touch-up every few years.
New patient information
The doctors look forward to welcoming new patients and extending the same kind, caring treatment to them. Appointments start as early as 7:00 am and run as late as 8:00 pm, so a check-up fits around work and school.
We accept dental insurance. If you have a question about your plan, call the office on (330) 650-4558 and we will be happy to help.
We accept credit cards, and we accept CareCredit, a healthcare credit card for paying for treatment over time.
If there is severe pain, contact our office immediately. For a knocked-out tooth, hold it by the crown, rinse it, and keep it in the socket, your cheek or milk on the way here.
★★★★★Been seeing Dr Mark for over 25 years. He's an excellent dentist and he has taken care of my whole family with great results. His staff is kind and the hygienists do a great job. I strongly recommend this business.Stephen H.Review on Yelp
★★★★★Dr. Mark is the BEST!!! He is very kind and caring! The BEST dental experience that I have ever had!Jennelle T.Review on Yelp
Recommendsawesome staff and fantastic dentist! he was great with myself as well as my 3 year old!Rebecca S.Review on Facebook
Common questions
For most people, yes. With CEREC the tooth is photographed, the crown is designed on screen and milled from a ceramic block matched to your tooth color, then fitted and polished before you leave. The exceptions are patients with a history of breaking ceramic restorations and those with a deep bite. CEREC restorations are proven to last over five years, and recent research indicates most last more than ten.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry suggests a first visit about six months after the first tooth appears, and no later than the first birthday. It is earlier than most parents expect, because a baby's teeth are at risk of decay as soon as they come in.
Digital x-rays reduce radiation by 80 to 90 percent compared with the already low exposure of traditional film. Even so, only the x-rays you need are taken, and a lead apron protects the body. A full series is recommended for new patients and is usually good for three to five years.
Your dentist and hygienist review any x-rays, screen for oral cancer, check your gums and every tooth surface, and look over existing fillings and crowns. The cleaning removes tartar and plaque and polishes away stain.
Call us straight away. Pick the tooth up by the crown, never the root, and rinse it under warm water. If you can, place it back in its socket; if not, tuck it into your cheek or keep it in milk so it does not dry out. A tooth replaced within an hour has a chance of reattaching.
Yes. We open at 7:00 am on Fridays and 7:30 am on Thursdays, and stay until 8:00 pm on Tuesdays, so a visit does not have to cost a day at work or school.
We accept dental insurance and credit cards, and we accept CareCredit, a healthcare credit card that can be used to pay for treatment over time.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to schedule an appointment, let us know. If you are in pain, please phone instead. Please do not send private health information through this form.