A 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 [...]
We've received some nice feedback on our newsletter (where we highlighted our blogs). We would welcome any thoughts on topics we might cover here or in future newsletters on our office and your Cleveland dental care. An item we mentioned in "Smile Update" was our new flatscreen monitors in the treatment and reception rooms. They [...]
We 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 [...]
Wendy 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 [...]
With Springtime in the air, and the Cleveland Indians back on track, we hope you will consider visiting Amy and Barbara, our hygienists, to give your teeth a "Spring cleaning," It's always important to keep your regular appointments with them, as they not only give your teeth a sparkling look but also do an oral [...]
On Aprill 11th, we welcomed a new staff member, Ms. Suzanne Moss, who is an EFDA (i.e. Expanded Function Dental Auxillary). She comes to us with a wealth of training and experience. Like a Physician's Assistant in medicine, she will help Marilyn and me chairside. Suzanne will help us educate, place restorations/fillings, sealants, and assist. Suzanne [...]
We love our new Navigator laser. Wendy and I just spent time at the Ivolclar company in Buffalo getting advanced training on it and are even more thrilled with the opportunities with it; from gum contouring to help with painless canker sore removal. For more on how the Navigator laser, watch our appearance on WKYC's [...]
I recently attended the "Greater Southwest Dental Meeting" in Phoenix, Arizona, where I had the opportunity to personally meet with Jim and Naomi Rhode, nationally-known speakers and the develpers of SmartPractice, a dental consulting and product firm. These two fine people have inspired thousands of dentists and their staffs to provide fabulous care for their patients. Visiting [...]
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Movie review - My wife Wendy and I had the opportunity to see "Kill the Irishman," the Danny Greene story, this past weekend. As you may remember (and not to ruin it for you), the Cleveland mobster finally gets blown up after evading numerous attempts on his life. So why should a Cleveland dentist put [...]