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S ome of the Procedures we
offer:
- Comprehensive Examination including:
- 90% Less Radiation X-rays
(Digital)
- Preventive and Interceptive Periodonal
(Gum) Treatment including:
- Routine Prophylaxis (Cleanings)
- Soft Tissue Management
- Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing
- Periodontal Soft Tissue Grafts
- General/Restorative/Aesthetic Dentistry
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(White, Metal-Free, Fillings, Inlays, Onlays and Crowns)
- Prosthetic Dentistry - Implant
Restoration , Metal-Free Bridges
- Cosmetic Dentistry including:
- Root Canal Therapy
- Oral Surgery including:
Infection Control
Procedures
Since 1985, our office has
emphasized cleanliness and proper sterilization techniques. But
recently there has been an increased awareness of the importance of
these techniques for prevention of the spread of diseases. Our
office is extremely concerned about the possibility of disease
transmission and is continually reviewing the way dental services
are provided in accordance with infection control guidelines
developed by our federal government and the recommendations of the
American Dental Association (ADA). We sterilize all our instruments
and handpieces in an autoclave for your protection.
- Dentists, hygienists and assistants should
now routinely wear protective gloves, eyeglasses and masks when
treating all guests. This will help to protect our guests and
dental personnel alike from contamination by microorganisms in
saliva, dental plaque, and blood during various dental procedures.
- All instruments and items used in or near
the oral cavity must be sterilized in a heat sterilizer whenever
possible, or with proper immersion in a registered sterilizing
solution to kill harmful germs (bacteria, viruses and fungi).
- All surfaces likely to be contaminated
should be disinfected with a high-level disinfectant registered by
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and accepted by the
American Dental Association.
- All contaminated waste must be disposed of
carefully and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Dental personnel should be immunized
against the hepatitis B virus to prevent contracting and passing
on this disease.
- Dentists and their staffs should be
educated about the best methods to protect themselves and their
guests.
The Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) of the Public Health Service, the American Dental Association,
the Office Sterilization and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP) Research
Foundation, state boards of health, schools of dentistry, and many
other health agencies and professional associations are strongly
supportive of these disease prevention
measures.
Help us by reporting, at each visit, any changes in
your health status. This will aid Dr. Widen in providing the best
treatment based on your health needs.
Guest Comfort
We understand that
going to the dentist can be a little unnerving. Allow us to present
a positive dental experience with the help of our warm, empathetic,
professional staff, comprehensive guest education, and
state-of-the-art technology.
Our staff is knowledgeable in all aspects of dentistry and
can help to clarify the doctor's treatment. If you ever have a
question, please feel free to ask one of our courteous staff
members. If they are unsure of anything they will refer you to the
doctor to answer the question. We feel an informed guest is a happy
guest.
Feel free to
bring your favorite CD along or choose one of ours to listen to
during your visit or listen to your favorite radio station on stereo
headphones. Nitrous Oxide or Laughing gas is also available upon
request to make you feel more comfortable. We have TVs in the
treatment rooms as well as heated massage pads on the treatment
chairs to relax you during your visit. Please feel free to ask for a
cold drink on some of our hot days or a hot chocolate, cider or
coffee on a cold one. We also have a TV in the reception area to
catch-up on the day's news. You will be offered a hot scented towel
to freshed up after the visit.
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