Later this week, I will be attending the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) 27th Annual Scientific Session in Boston. Esthetics in dentistry is a passion of mine, and the AACD Meeting is the world’s largest international conference dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. Now, far be it from me to not engage in some... read more »
Here's one my favorite recent cosmetic cases. The story: An aging beauty--mid-70's, back issues, uses a walker--moves with her husband into an assisted-living facility, wherein her social life experiences a renaissance. However, looking at her newfound friends, she notices everybody looks old, especially their teeth--she looks in the mirror and sees the same thing. Not happy. I restored this... read more »
Donna Barnhart, one of our dental hygienists, has just entered that territory so familiar to young moms: she wants to work, but she also wants to stay home with her new baby boy, Cooper! Donna has enjoyed a long history with our practice, starting as an 18-year old office assistant in 1997. We've watched her grow up, get married, and now,... read more »
Read up on the latest office goings-on in our May 2011 Newsletter!
 Me and my Hygienist-cum-Assistant, Donna The Dental Team! It’s been a little over 5 years since my last medical/dental mission trip to Honduras, and I’m starting to get the itch again. I’ve been three times, and once something like that gets into your system, it’s hard to get it out. I’ve added a few photos from my most recent trip... read more »
In an attempt to help families keep everyone under one roof, we are now welcoming children into our practice, starting at the age of twelve. We hope this will help our families conserve time and gas (which means cash!) while traveling to their dental appointments! Our hygienists are excited to be able to hang out with our savvy younger folks--one... read more »
It's that time of year again: Children and adults shaking off the Winter Blues by playing baseball and softball, jumping on trampolines, hitting the trails on their mountain bikes. Inevitably, someone is going to knock out a tooth. What should you do? 1. If possible, rinse it gently with water--DON'T SCRUB IT. If it's your tooth and you can't rinse... read more »
How do you show your appreciation to someone who has worked by your side--stuck with you through thick and thin--for 15 years? They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, so that's what I'm giving to one of my long-suffering assistants, Yvette Manny, for 15 years of loyalty and hard work in my practice! I am happy today to present Yvette... read more »
Colene continues to keep the presses hot with her ruminations on dental issues in national industry magazines! Check out her latest article on a hygienist's experience trying out a front-office job in A Newfound Respect - RDH. Congrats, Colene, to another great article!
Check out the latest hot topics in dentistry as well as what's going on in the office in our March/April 2011 Newsletter!