In 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 [...]
We 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, [...]
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 [...]
Please check your mailbox for our Spring/Summer edition of our newsletter "Smile Update." I've tried to highlight some of the important news in both our office and in Cleveland dentistry/cosmetic dentistry. We invite you to share your copy with friends and family, and we would be glad to send you additional copies if you would [...]
While visiting my sister Joanne in Sarasota, Florida, recently, I came across a book her husband Marshall was reading entitled, "Washington - A Life," by Ron Chernow. Interestingly, a chapter was devoted to his struggle with his dentures and his relationship with his dentist, who played a major role in his life, as they became [...]
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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