Parents often ask when they should start taking their kids to the dentist. We follow the guidelines of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry: the first visit should no later than the child’s first birthday and then at regular intervals as recommended by your child’s dentist. Why so early? The…
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Tri-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…
Continue ReadingDietary Dental Do’s
Welcome back to the Distinctive Dentistry Blog . As your family dentist, I wanted to focus on some helpful “Dietary Do’s” for you, this time. Here are some dietary dental tips: You Don’t Have To Pray To The Calcium Gods, Just Eat Foods That Contain Calcium – Since calcium is a major component of bones and teeth, you must…
Continue ReadingThe American Prosthodontic Society, 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago
Event: The American Prosthodontic Society, 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting, Chicago Date: February 26, 2015 Registration: http://www.prostho.org/annual_meeting_welcome.html
Continue ReadingDental Hygiene: The Answer to Bad Breath?
Nobody wants stinky breath, but not everyone knows how to handle the odor coming from his or her mouth. Halitosis, commonly known as “bad breath,” can be a sign of poor dental hygiene, gum disease, caries, a yeast infection of the mouth, or in some cases other health conditions such as kidney or liver problems….
Continue ReadingAmerican Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Annual Meeting, Chicago, 2/27-3/1
Event: American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Annual Meeting, Chicago Date: February 27 – March 1, 2015 Role/Description: Council member, Essay Committee, Reception Committee Information: //www.restorativeacademy.com/_Library/2013Docs_Public/AARD_program_2015_web.pdf
Continue ReadingWhat is CTX4, and why should I use it?
CTX4, formally known as Phlourigel, is a 1% sodium fluoride gel that contains xylitol. Fluoride and xylitol are important in the prevention of dental caries. It has a neutral pH balance and is superior to many over the counter brands of toothpaste. The primary goal of CTX4 is to prevent tooth decay. Your Distinctive Dentistry…
Continue ReadingPacific Northwest Dental Conference
Event: Pacific Northwest Dental Conference Date/Time: Join us June 11, 2012 Time: To Be Determined Location: Bellevue, Washington
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