Albert M. Tate, Jr., D.D.S., M.S.D. Affiliations include:	Dr. Tate recieved his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He continued his studies at Baylor University, College of Dentistry in Dallas, where he recieved both his D.D.S. degree followed by his M.S.D., Pediatric Degree. He has since practiced the speciality of children's dentistry in Austin, where he continues to dedicate himself to excellence, in the science of children's dentistry. Dr. Tate is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and has been awarded the honor of Fellow of the American Society of Dentistry for Children. This latter honor is one shared by few in the State of Texas. Dr. Tate and his wife Patricia have been active raising three boys and involved in activities such as the Symphony, Junior League, school projects, sports activities, and church. When Dr. Tate and his wife can't be found in their offices you can bet they've gone fly fishing!
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The business staff is proficient. You can rely on their expertise with Appointments, Insurance Filing, and Account Support.	WE SEE EMERGENCIES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! EMERGENCY CALLS ARE ANSERED 24 HOURS A DAY. AFTER HOURS THE VOICE MAIL SYSTEM WILL DIRECT YOU TO THE DENTIST ON CALL. DAYTIME PHONES ARE ANSWERED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE PERSONNEL. IF ALL LINES ARE BUSY, YOU MAY LEAVE A MESSAGE. WE WORK BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. OUR DAY IS SECTIONED SO ALL TREATMENTS AND AGES WILL BE ACCOMMODATED. CHILDREN UP TO 5 YEARS OF AGE ARE SEEN IN THE MORNING WHEN THEY ARE AT THEIR BEST! FOR THE SAME REASON, APPREHENSIVE CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF AGE ARE ALSO SEEN IN THE MORNING. PARENTS ARE WELCOME IN THE MORNING TO JOIN THEIR CHILDREN FOR THE ENTIRE DENTAL APPOINTMENT. PARENTS BRINGING CHILDREN FOR AFTERNOON APPOINTMENTS ARE ASKED TO RELAX IN THE WAITING ROOM UNTIL TIME COMES TO VISIT WITH DR. TATE. PARENTS WILL HAVE A CONSULTATION WITH DR. TATE BEFORE LEAVING THE OFFICE. WE SUGGEST FUTURE APPOINTMENTS BE MADE BEFORE LEAVING THE OFFICE, THIS WILL HELP YOU FIND THE TIME AND DAY THAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU AND YOUR CHILD. WE REQUEST A 24 HOUR NOTICE FOR CANCELLATIONS SO OTHERS MAY UTILIZE THE VACATED APPOINTMENT TIME.