Dr. Gorden Hucal, DDS, Restorative Dentist in Fort Mill

Dr. Frank De Latour is the oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Dentistry has always been part of his life as the son of a longtime dentist, and he saw early on how much a healthy smile can change someone’s confidence and quality of life.

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Dr. De Latour earned his dental degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry and has been practicing for over ten years. He enjoys combining surgical precision with compassionate care, making patient comfort and safety a top priority.

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Why Nuvia?

Dr. De Latour was drawn to Nuvia for its strong focus on safety, teamwork, and predictable results. He values Nuvia’s approach of having a surgeon and CRNA take care of every patient, which allows each provider to stay focused on their task while giving a safe and comfortable experience.

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He is especially passionate about Nuvia’s Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours process, which allows patients to receive a full, permanent smile without months of waiting. Seeing patients quickly regain confidence after surgery is one of the most rewarding parts of his work.

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Outside of the Office

Outside the clinic, Dr. De Latour enjoys spending time with his children and supporting them in their activities. He also loves the outdoors and spends his free time hiking, camping, and enjoying fresh air and sunshine.

Dr. Devin Patel is the restorative dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Fort Mill, South Carolina. He chose dentistry because it is one of the few professions where you can make an immediate, visible difference in someone’s life. Helping patients go from disliking their smile to feeling confident again is what drives his work every day.

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Dr. Patel earned his dental degree from the Dental College of Georgia. He enjoys restorative dentistry because it allows him to focus on both function and appearance—making sure patients can smile, speak, and eat comfortably.

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Why Nuvia?

Dr. Patel was drawn to Nuvia in Fort Mill, SC for one main reason: the ability to deliver a complete smile transformation in just 24 hours. In other settings, even if patients wanted that outcome, the structure and support simply haven’t been there to make it happen.

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At Nuvia, the teamwork and systems are built specifically to support Permanent Teeth in 24 Hours. That infrastructure allows Dr. Patel to focus on designing smiles that fit each patient’s goals—without stretching treatment over months or years.

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Outside of the Office

Outside the clinic, Dr. Patel enjoys skiing and spending time outdoors. He and his wife also love traveling and are working their way through visiting as many U.S. national parks as possible. Exploring new places together is one of their favorite ways to unwind and recharge.

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Dr. Gorden Hucal is a restorative dentist at Nuvia Dental Implant Center in Fort Mill, SC. He earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Virginia Tech, then went on to dental school at Creighton University. After that, he completed an AEGD residency at East Carolina University to expand his clinical training.

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He stays actively involved  in the dentistry world even outside the office. He regularly attends courses and training with his brother, who is also a dentist.

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Why Nuvia 

Dr. Hucal joined Nuvia after seeing how the process works for patients. What stood out to him was the ability to deliver final zirconia teeth in 24 hours. In other settings, patients can wait up to 10+ months to finish treatment. Here, they leave with their final teeth the next day.

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He also values the team. From the front desk to the lab to the providers, everyone is working toward the same goal—getting patients healthy and back to living with a smile they love as quickly as possible.

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Outside of the Office

Outside of work, Dr. Hucal enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding. He likes traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends whenever he gets the chance.