Dental Assisting, Then and Now
Many of you reading this will remember going to the dentist as a child. The experience hardly resembles that of today. The dentist was working alone, standing up and practicing…
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November 3, 2024
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Placement of Dental Implants
An exciting area of dental technology is the placement of dental implants into the jawbone. Dental implants provide the patient with a solid foundation to replace a lost tooth. While…
October 20, 2024
Person drawing attention to a black spot of tooth decay on a plaster jaw mold with dental probe
Dental Fillings vs Crowns – when do you need one or 2?
This question is on many patients’ minds as they sit in the dental chair while the dentist is doing his check-up. The answer isn’t simple – it is a judgment…
September 21, 2024
Dentistry an amazing career choice
The field of dental medicine is an amazing career choice. It is a career of options – you can choose to go into private practice (be your own boss), corporate…
August 2, 2024
Excellent Dentistry is a Fine Blend of Art and Science
Excellent dentistry is a fine blend of art and science. This is very evident when your dentist suggests crown and bridge work to restore your mouth to proper function and…
July 12, 2024
Solving the Mysteries of Dental Pain
Dental pain is an interesting thing. While patients may call the office about a “toothache”, the origin of the pain may be somewhere else. It is the job of the…
February 7, 2024
Occlusion: the Importance of Your Bite
One of the less exciting aspects of dentistry, but one of great importance, is occlusion. Occlusion refers to how your teeth come together in a variety of situations, for example,…
January 24, 2024
A Message of Gratitude from Dr. Michael A. Spadafora
The holiday season is here and we are closing in on the New Year. It is a good time for reflection and gratitude. January 2, 2024, marks my 40 years…
November 26, 2023
The Dental Toolbox
An essential element to providing excellent dentistry is the dentist’s ability to see the problem. This is often harder than it sounds! The dentist is dealing with small spaces, changing…
October 24, 2023
Fine Dining or Fast Food? Dentistry that Caters
Good dentistry can be likened to fine dining. Just like a meal in a fine restaurant is prepared specifically for the individual, allowing time to prepare with great attention to…
September 10, 2023