Accessibility Statement
Last updated: February 28, 2026
Elite Dental Smiles, PLLC is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Accessibility Features
Our website includes the following accessibility features:
- Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements, including navigation links, before/after sliders, and form fields, can be operated using a keyboard alone.
- Skip navigation: A "Skip to main content" link is provided at the top of every page for keyboard and screen reader users.
- Descriptive alt text: All images include alternative text descriptions so screen reader users can understand the content.
- ARIA labels: Interactive components such as sliders, navigation menus, and buttons include appropriate ARIA attributes for assistive technology compatibility.
- Focus indicators: Visible focus outlines are provided on all interactive elements for keyboard users.
- Reduced motion support: Users who prefer reduced motion (via their operating system settings) will see minimal or no animations on our site.
- Semantic HTML: Our site uses proper heading hierarchy, landmark regions, and semantic elements to support screen reader navigation.
- Responsive design: Our website adapts to different screen sizes and works with browser zoom up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
- Color contrast: Text and interactive elements maintain sufficient color contrast ratios for readability.
Third-Party Content
Our website includes embedded Google Maps and links to third-party services (such as our membership enrollment provider and Facebook page). While we strive to choose accessible third-party tools, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of content provided by external services.
Ongoing Efforts
We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website. We regularly review our site for accessibility issues and make updates as needed. Our efforts include testing with keyboard navigation, screen readers, and automated accessibility tools.
Feedback and Assistance
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on our website or need assistance accessing any content or functionality, we want to hear from you. Please contact us:
- Phone: Dandridge Office: (865) 397-5422 | Jefferson City Office: (865) 475-8331
- In person: 334 TN-92 #1, Dandridge, TN 37725 or 683 E Broadway Blvd, Jefferson City, TN 37760
We welcome your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility concerns promptly.
Physical Office Accessibility
Both of our dental offices are designed to accommodate patients with disabilities. If you have specific accessibility needs for your dental visit, please let us know when scheduling your appointment and we will do our best to accommodate you.
