About Exceptional Dental

Our office provides a serene, comfortable atmosphere. From our massage chairs and warm lavender-scented towels to coffee and wine offerings, our patients have frequently commented that they feel like they are at a spa at Exceptional Dental of Saint Petersburg.

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Our Practice

Exceptional Dental provides state-of-the-art dentistry in a modern, upscale building outfitted with the latest in dental technology and patient amenities. 


Our team is proud to exceed all OSHA and CDC standards for safety and cleanliness. We provide exceptional, comprehensive dental care the whole family can value in a serene and comforting environment.  We are confident that your family will feel at home in our office. 


Our office was a restaurant before Dr. Sexton rebuilt it into a dental practice. Then, our office was half dental practice and half dance studio for a while. In 2015, our office was awarded the City Beautification Award for having one of the nicest landscaping and buildings by the City of St. Petersburg!

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Our Practice

Exceptional Dental provides state-of-the-art dentistry in a modern, upscale building outfitted with the latest in dental technology and patient amenities. 


Our team is proud to exceed all OSHA and CDC standards for safety and cleanliness. We provide exceptional, comprehensive dental care the whole family can value in a serene and comforting environment.  We are confident that your family will feel at home in our office. 


Our office was a restaurant before Dr. Sexton rebuilt it into a dental practice. Then, our office was half dental practice and half dance studio for a while. In 2015, our office was awarded the City Beautification Award for having one of the nicest landscaping and buildings by the City of St. Petersburg!

Competitive

Pricing

We are open about pricing, work with many insurances, and also offer in-house savings plans when not using insurance.

Amazing

Amenities

We create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere with massage chairs, warm lavender-scented towels, and wine & coffee offerings.

No Wait

Times

Our hours allow a wide range of appointment choices, and our efficiency allows us to keep everyone on schedule.

15 Years of Experience

We've helped St. Petersburg smile brighter since 2007, and our office won the City Beautification Award in 2015.

Competitive

Pricing

We are open about pricing, work with many insurances, and also offer in-house savings plans when not using insurance.

Amazing

Amenities

We create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere with massage chairs, warm lavender-scented towels, and wine & coffee offerings.

No Wait

Times

Our hours allow a wide range of appointment choices and our efficiency allows us to keep everyone on schedule.

15 Years of Experience

We've helped St. Petersburg smile brighter since 2007 and our office won the City Beautification Award in 2015.

Our Doctors

"The entire staff was so welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. We will be moving the whole family to this office. Service is excellent from the time you walk in the door until you leave."

Thuy Nguyen, DDS

Providing the most advanced, comprehensive dental care in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere is the priority of Dr. Thuy Nguyen. She dedicates herself to understanding her patients' needs and exceeding their expectations. Dr. Nguyen practices with the philosophy to treat every patient with compassion, professionalism, and a gentle touch. 


Dr. Nguyen was born in Texas and moved to Clearwater, FL when she was a toddler. She stayed local for her undergraduate studies and attended the University of South Florida. She then went on to earn a Masters in Biology at Mississippi College before attending Indiana University for her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. During dental school, Dr. Nguyen was on the Dean's List and graduated Top 25 of her class. 

Dr. Nguyen was then selected into the highly-competitive Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Florida where she worked alongside world-renown dentists and honed in on her skills in implants, cosmetic dentistry, occlusion, oral surgery, periodontal surgery, and endodontics while studying with The Dawson Academy and Implant Educators. She has build on her expertise by becoming a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Nguyen's passion for continuing education ensures that the technological advancements being made in the field of dentistry are available to all her patients. Dr. Nguyen was invited back to the University of Florida College of Dentistry to be a Clinical Assistant Professor where she teaches the dental residents.


Dr. Nguyen has been married to her husband since 2017 and has two sons, Nolan and Liam. In her free time, she loves to spend time with family, travel, and is a self-proclaimed foodie. 


Dr. Nguyen is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District Dental Association, Pinellas County Dental Association, and American Academy of Facial Aesthetics.


Jan Delassen, DDS

Dr. Delassen received a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from Texas A&M Corpus-Christi. He then went on to attend the Meharry Medical College School Of Dentistry, where he furthered his academic training and received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree. 


He is an active member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, West Coast District Dental Association, Pinellas County Dental Association, and American Academy of Facial Aesthetics. 

Centering his care around family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and treating patients with high dental anxiety, Dr. Delassen empathizes with dental fears, and strives to make each patient as comfortable as possible. With the skilled staff at Exceptional Dental by his side, he is excited to offer the best in modern dentistry, like nothing you have experienced before. He is thankful for the opportunity he has had to design and create a healthy smile for his patients.


"OUR TEAM'S TOP PRIORITY IS TO BUILD A FOUNDATION OF TRUST WITH YOU, THROUGH PERSONALIZED CARE, COMPASSIONATE UNDERSTANDING, AND EXEMPLARY DENTAL SERVICES." 


Dr. Delassen actively pursues continuing education on the latest techniques through multiple local and national CE courses, including implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, clear-aligners, denture courses, and others.

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