Advanced Technology
Take A Look at Our Facilities
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We research all advances in dentistry, providing our patients up-to-date techniques and materials. We especially take pride in our state-of-the-art infection control procedures and technology. We're confident our strict office procedures, up-to-date technology, modern facilities, ongoing education and research will earn your trust.
Your room was thoroughly wiped with a surface disinfectant prior to your arrival. The instruments for your care were first scrubbed ultrasonically. The instruments were sterilized next in an autoclave, a large, pressurized steam oven. You can expect us to continue updating our protective methods and technology to give what you deserve: dental health, maximum protection, and true peace of mind.
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Photography
IntraOral Camera
In each room allow us to educate you about particular conditions in your mouth. We can also make hard copies of these images as well as x-ray images for assistance in obtaining insurance benefits.
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Digital Photography
Fujifilm S2 6.1 megapixel cameras with marco lenses and ring flashes allow us to immediately capture images and load within the computer for appropriate analysis. We can use the images of your teeth for communication with the dental laboratory or for modification with software programs.
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Digital Imaging
Software programs like image FX or Photoshop allow us to "preview" the best that high quality dentistry has to offer. By utilizing state of the art computer simulation we can show you what to expect in your mouth if you choose to undergo treatment with veneers, crown and bridge, teeth whitening, etc.
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 Treatment Room
Each Room is equipped with video monitors that play naturescape themes. DVD players in each room allow us to show you educational modules ( CASEY ) on various forms of treatment.
Air Abrasion Unit
With plasma-arc light curing are located in each office. This is one of the most exciting
technologies to hit dentistry since the high- speed drill. Our state of the art units allow
us to use a special sand directed by pressurized air to remove small amounts of decay, usually without the need for anesthesia! More importantly we can then place a composite, tooth-colored, restoration to enhance the strength of the tooth. This differs radically from the old standard of removing a lot of good tooth structure in order to retain a silver-mercury filling that weakens the tooth.
 X-Ray Units
We utilize high-speed x-ray film enabling us to reduce the amount of radiation needed to expose the film. We utilize x-rays on an as-needed basis. Those patients with few problems and excellent oral health will receive fewer radiographs than those with complex conditions needing greater diagnostic modalities.
Both offices are equipped with panoramic units that allow us to evaluate wisdom teeth and the developing dentition of the child. Our panoramic units deliver very little radiation.
DIAGNOdent
Each office is equipped with this new instrument that assists in the detection of decay. A harmless laser is directed at the suspected lesion and a digital readout allows us to differentiate between stain and decay. Used with the air abrasion technology, this allows us to detect small cavities and treat them early.
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Doppler Auscultation
In cases where the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is suspected of having pathology, we can use this  non-invasive instrument to determine to what degree joint damage has occurred, if at all. This is particularly helpful in differentiating between muscle problems and bony joint problems. Treatment modalities can thus be targeted to the specific area.
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