Convenient Access from Newcastle
A search for a dentist in Newcastle, OK can lead families to Shadid Dental Studio, about 17 minutes north in south Oklahoma City. Father-and-son dentists run the practice from the same address it has occupied since 1984. The I-44 drive from Newcastle into the metro brings you within a few miles of the door.
From the Newcastle Public Library at 705 NW 10th St, beside Veterans Park, drive east on NW 10th St and turn north on N Main St (US 62 / US 277). Take the ramp onto US 62 / US 277 north, which feeds onto I-44, the Will Rogers Expressway, for roughly 6.4 miles into Oklahoma City. Exit at SW 89th St and head east for about 2.4 miles, then turn left onto S Klein Ave, a short block before S Western Ave.
Altogether the trip covers about 11.5 miles on toll-free roads. You will find the office at 1001 SW 89th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73139, roughly a mile south of I-240, and the Shadid Dental Studio map listing will load directions on your phone. Two neighborhoods on the south-west side of the city also have pages of their own: Earlywine and Westmoore.
Newcastle's Bridge-Town Growth and Our Long South-Side History
The town's post office opened on March 26, 1894, but real growth followed the South Canadian River bridge, a steel through-truss span that opened on April 23, 1923. It was billed as Oklahoma's first federal aid project, and US 62 came through town in 1927. The community incorporated as South Newcastle in January 1962 and took the shorter name Newcastle in 1965.
Today the city is a bedroom community of roughly 11,000 people, according to the 2020 census, spread across about 61 square miles of subdivisions and acreage. It sits in the north-west corner of McClain County, with the Canadian River forming its north-east boundary with Cleveland County. It also borders Tuttle, Blanchard and Goldsby, and Oklahoma City lies to the north.
Parks and schools are close at hand. Veterans Park, the city's largest at more than 90 acres, sits near Newcastle Elementary and the library, with pavilions, practice fields, walking trails and a splash pad on former Liston and Garrett family farmland. The city's parks and facilities page also lists Leesa Cornett Park, a 2-acre park with a playground and pavilion honoring a hometown native who was Miss Oklahoma 1987.
Our own roots in south Oklahoma City go back to 1984. Dr. Paul A. Shadid began practicing that year and has kept it in the same building, renovating several times rather than relocating. Many of the people answering phones and cleaning teeth have been here 20 to 30 years or more, which gives patients a stable team to return to.
Dental Priorities for Busy Newcastle Households
Newcastle Public Schools runs four campuses, from the Early Childhood Center through the high school, home of the Racers. Children at every stage benefit from steady cleanings, fluoride and exams that catch small problems before they grow. Teens who play contact sports are prone to chipped front teeth, and both custom sports mouthguards and cosmetic bonding are available here.
Deep decay is another concern for families who juggle work and school calendars and let a sore tooth wait. When infection reaches the nerve, root canal therapy cleans out the inflamed tissue so the natural tooth can stay. Back teeth usually need a crown afterward, and CEREC digital impressions with in-office milling let that same-day crown be placed without a temporary.
Scheduling is simple once you know the pattern. Appointments run Monday through Thursday, 8:45 AM to 5 PM, and the office closes on Fridays. Commuters heading into Oklahoma City on I-44 can plan a visit at the start or end of a workday, keeping in mind that the interstate can run slower at rush hour.
Insurance questions rarely need to slow anyone down. The office works with a multitude of insurance providers, and a dedicated insurance team files your claims and gives you a detailed cost breakdown before treatment begins. That way families know their share before agreeing to any plan.
Dental Services for Patients Choosing a Dentist in Newcastle, OK
Family Dentistry
Routine cleanings, exams, digital x-rays and fluoride keep kids and parents on track. Custom sports mouthguards protect athletes, and oral cancer screenings are part of adult checkups.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Bonding repairs chips with tooth-colored resin, while porcelain veneers reshape worn or uneven front teeth. In-office whitening and Opalescence Go take-home trays brighten smiles before school photos or family events.
Root Canal Therapy
An infected or inflamed nerve does not have to mean losing the tooth. Root canal therapy removes the damaged pulp, seals the canals and preserves the natural tooth for years of chewing.
Same-Day Crowns
CEREC technology lets the dentists design, mill and place a crown in a single visit. That spares you a second drive up I-44 and the weeks of wearing a temporary.
Restorative Dentistry
Composite fillings, extractions, bridges, dentures and partials restore comfort and function. Treatment is planned around saving as much natural tooth structure as possible.
Meet Your Oklahoma City Dental Team
Dr. Paul A. Shadid, Jr. grew up around dentistry, with his father, Dr. Paul A. Shadid, as his role model, and the two now practice side by side. Outside the office he serves on the Oklahoma County Dental Society Board of Directors and volunteers at the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy charitable dental clinic. Together the doctors and their team bring over 50 years of combined clinical experience to every Newcastle patient.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
All major credit cards, cash and checks are accepted, and flexible financing options help spread out treatment that insurance does not cover. Patients without coverage can also choose the in-house Membership Plan, which bundles preventive visits for a monthly fee. Details on each choice are on our forms and financial options page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Shadid Dental Studio from Newcastle, and how do I get there?
Shadid Dental Studio is about 11.5 miles from the public library on NW 10th St, a drive of roughly 17 minutes. Take NW 10th St and N Main St to US 62 / US 277, ride I-44 north into Oklahoma City, then exit east on SW 89th St. Families comparing a dentist in Newcastle, OK with one in south Oklahoma City will find the commute short and direct.
Will your office file my dental insurance claims?
Yes. The practice works with a multitude of insurance providers, and its dedicated insurance team files claims on your behalf. Before treatment begins you receive a detailed cost breakdown showing what your plan is expected to pay and what remains. Any balance can be paid by card, cash or check, and flexible financing is available.
Can bonding repair a chipped front tooth?
Often, yes. Bonding uses tooth-colored composite resin that is shaped and polished onto the chipped edge, usually in a single visit with little or no drilling. Larger chips, or several worn front teeth, may be better served by porcelain veneers, and the dentists will show you both options after examining the tooth and your bite.
Will I need a crown after a root canal?
Many teeth do, especially molars and premolars that handle heavy chewing. A root canal removes infected pulp, but it can leave the tooth more brittle, and a crown protects it from cracking. At this office that crown can often be a CEREC crown, designed, milled and placed in the same appointment without a temporary.
Do I pay a toll driving from Newcastle on I-44?
No. The H.E. Bailey Turnpike ends at the US 62 / US 277 interchange north of Newcastle, and the route to the office joins I-44 right at that point. Everything from there to the SW 89th St exit is free freeway, so the only cost of the drive is your fuel.
Schedule Your Visit from Newcastle
Your search for a dentist in Newcastle, OK can end with one call to 405-276-9290. Browse the full list of communities on our Areas We Serve page, or start at the Dentist Oklahoma City, OK homepage for an overview of Shadid Dental Studio.