Distinctive Dentistry is a family, cosmetic, and restorative dental office serving the greater Tacoma and Puyallup communities. We want to help you prevent gum disease! One form of gum disease, gingivitis, is the build-up of plaque around the gum line which causes swelling and bleeding. Gingivitis can occur in anyone and requires increased vigilance around…
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Restor Dental Open House – June 9, 2015
Event: Restor Dental Open House Date/Time: Join us June 9, 2015 , 4-6 p.m. Location: Fife, 5619 Valley Ave. E., Fife Wa, 98424 Registration: Call to Register: 253-754-6788
Continue ReadingImplant Strategies for the Terminal Dentition – June 11, 2015
Event: Implant Strategies for the Terminal Dentition Organization: Pacific Northwest Dental Conference Date/Time: June 11, 2015, 6:30 pm Location: Bellevue Registration: //www.wsda.org/registration-info/
Continue ReadingCast Gold Procedures – June 15 – June 19, 2015
Event: Cast Gold Procedures Organization: 2015 Tucker Institute Coarse Date/Time: June 15-19, 2015, All Day Location: Seattle Registration: //www.wsda.org/registration-info/
Continue ReadingWhat To Expect at our Dental Implant Practice
At our dental office, we are fully committed to providing optimal care for our patients using high quality materials suited to individual patient needs. Here’s what you can expect: Exam The process begins with a very thorough exam: head and neck evaluation, cancer screening, periodontal evaluation and charting, functional/occlusal evaluation, biomechanical and structural evaluation, and…
Continue ReadingWhat is the cost of dental implants?
We often get asked about the cost of dental implants. Our answer is always the same: “It depends.” As with any surgical procedure, the only fair way to define treatment and associated costs is to complete a thorough exam, present options to the patient, and work as a team to determine the best course of…
Continue ReadingAre Dental Implants Created Equal?
When choosing dental implants for our patients, there are thousands from which to choose from and that number continues to rise. How does a dentist decide how to choose the right system for patients? The answer is a complex combination of mechanics, chemistry, physics, research, training, and experience. First and foremost, we choose dental implants…
Continue ReadingTri-College Day – 3/6/2015
Event: Tri-College Day, sponsored by Pierre Fauchard Academy, International College of Dentists, and American College of Dentists, Seattle Date: March 6, 2015 Role/Description: Lecture: Fixed Removable Hybrids Information: www.fauchard.org www.icd.org www.acd.org
Continue ReadingGeneral Dentist Lecture – Portland OR – 3/19
Event: General Dentist Lecture Date: March 19, 2015 Role/Description: Lecture to area general dentists: Joining the Evolution — Simplicity and Increased Predictability in Modern Implant Dentistry Information: To Register: Steven Erickson at 781-810-6633 or steven.erickson@dentsply.com.
Continue ReadingOur Patients Love The Dental Care They Get Here
Welcome back to the Distinctive Dentistry Blog. We are celebrating this Valentine’s month by sharing some wonderful words that our patients have shared in testimonials. What we would like you to notice is a common theme of not just great dental care, but also how often they expressed that they were taken care of by…
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