In a letter we received on August 1st, we were honored to find out that we have been selected by a vote of our peers to be included in the list of “Top Cleveland Dentists” which will be published in the October issue of “Cleveland Magazine.” The honor is shared with our wonderful staff, including Afsaneh, Karin, Amy, Marilyn, Suzanne, and Wendy, as well as part-timers Shirley, Barbara, and Jill; as you might expect, it is especially gratifying. And, of course, we couldn’t have done it without you, our patients!!
Top Dentists
August 29th, 2011We’re Proud of Our Patients!
August 22nd, 2011
Connie Korosec
Our patient and friend Ursuline College Fashion, Design, and Merchandising Chair Connie Korosec is featured in this month’s “Cleveland Business Connects” magazine’s 50th issue. She brought a number of Ursuline students with her when she visited the Republic of Malawi in southeast Africa to help teach students in an 800 pupil school how to sew. According to Connie, it was a life-changing mission, both for her and the group from Ursuline as well as the students from Malawi. (On a dental note, she let us know, through her daughter Jill, that when she was photographed for the magazine, the first thing the photographer said upon meeting her was that he “loved her smile!’).
Cleveland Smiles on WKYC’s Golden Opportunities 8/21
August 19th, 2011A quick reminder to be sure to tune into WKYC Channel 3’s ‘Golden Opportunities‘ this Sunday morning at 11:30 am. We will be discussing little changes to your dental care that can make a BIG difference. We hope you enjoy it! Be sure to let us know what you think: leave a comment here, on the Cleveland Smiles Facebook page, or on Twitter at @ClevelandSmiles.
If you missed the segment, check back here soon, we will be posting it on our website.
Back to School!
August 15th, 2011With school rapidly approaching (Summer always seems to go by so quickly, doesn’t it?), we have some appointment times reserved for your children and grandchildren… and for teachers, too! Just let us know when and we’ll do our best to get them/you in to see us. And speaking of teachers, our patient Sara Logan did a marvelous job on WKYC/Channel 3’s Golden Opportunities.
Please remember that we begin our day at 7am, Monday through Friday, for those of you who like to get in and out before you start your regular day. Call Karin or Afsaneh so that they can help you out!
Receive Wonderful Care From Our Dental Hygienists
July 4th, 2011In order to accommodate all of our patients, family, and friends, your office here at ClevelandSmiles is fortunate to have a number of very capable and enthusiastic dental hygienists. They include Amy B., who has been with us on a full-time basis for seven years, and Barbara G., and Jill O., who work with us a couple of days per week. All three women have excellent skills, training and provide wonderful care. If you would like to see one of them in particular, please let Afsaneh and Karin know so that we may fulfill your request. Having such a wonderful staff is especially important during this time of year when students are home from school.
Speaking of school, and colleges in particular, we are proud of a number of high school seniors who have graduated and, in some cases, are moving on to college. Miami University (my undergraduate alma mater) and The Ohio State University (where I attended dental school) are popular choices, though we also have patients who were accepted to schools including Princeton and Duke. Our congratulations go out to all the graduates!
When to Remove Wisdom Teeth
June 27th, 2011When summer comes around, and our high school and college students are on break, I always get a lot of questions about wisdom teeth and whether or not they should be extracted/”come out.” Each patient/case should be looked at on an individual basis, though in general, I am conservative on their removal. Factors that need to be looked at include:
- The age and health of the patient
- Room in the arch
- The angle of eruption – or non-eruption – on teeth that are impacted (i.e. unable to come in due to being blocked by adjacent teeth)
- The position of the mandibular nerve (that runs below and/or adjacent to the wisdom tooth)
- The bone and tissue surrounding the tooth
If you have any questions, or would like yourself or your student to be evaluated, please call our office at 1-440-461-1003 or contact us here and let us know.
Oral Cancer Exam A Regular Part of Our Check-Ups
June 13th, 2011We like to get hugs, and recently we got a hug from a husband and wife, when we detected a tumor on the woman’s tongue that she had not known about. She was a new patient of ClevelandSmiles, and had seen a number of physicians and dentists who were unable to diagnose her problem, being focused on a number of other oral issues that she had. As you know, the oral cancer exam is part of our patient examination during both the new patient exam and regular dental check-ups. We are happy to report that she is being treated for this problem, and her outlook seems good. If you have any lesion or growth that concerns you, please let our dental staff know!!!
Learn About Our Digital X-Ray System
June 6th, 2011We frequently get asked questions about our digital x-ray system. Here are some facts:
- It has 90% less radiation than conventional dental x-rays; a full set of radiographs is similar to 2-3 minutes in the sun.
- We always use a lead shield for our patients, one that has a thyroid collar as part of the coverage to minimize any unnecessary exposure.
- Radiographs are important to look for bone disease, decay between teeth, and other important landmarks.
Gratefully, the digital x-ray system enables us to be better diagnosticians!
American Academy of Cosmetic Meeting Recap
May 31st, 2011Wendy and I just returned from Boston for the annual American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry – AACD – meeting. It’s my favorite meeting of the year, as cosmetic dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental office staff from around the world meet for continuing education, exchange of ideas, and an exhibit hall full of new dental products. Seminars are taught by people like ABC’s Extreme Makeover dentist Bill Dorfman and nationally known educators Dr. Frank Spear and Dr. Gordon Christiansen. Through the AACD, I have met a number of my mentors in dentistry, including the late Dr. Bob Nixon, who not only was responsible for the innovations behind porcelain veneers but also taught me the procedures and techniques behind them in a hands-on course.
Next May, the AACD meeting will be held in Washington, D.C.
