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How Proper Waste Disposal & Compliance Training Protects You and Our Team

In order to promote workplace safety and health and to make our staff more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights, our office conducted our annual in-office workshop under the direction of Stericycle– a national compliance company that specializes in collecting and disposing of regulated substances along with providing staff education and training services. As […]

Patient Safety During COVID-19

It is reassuring to know a large percentage of our community now has access to and is receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. This gives us a sense of reassurance that our health and welfare are protected. Notwithstanding, our office will continue to provide the highest level of infection control procedures. We feel very good that our […]

Vaccine Update From Dr. Gordon and The Team

We received our second dose today. Again so grateful. We are so happy to see that the vaccine rollout is starting to open up for more people. Keep wearing a mask, washing your hands, and social distance. Please check out the below pages for more information on our infection control procedures: COVID-19 Policies and Practices […]

Enhanced Treatment and Comfort with Acteon Sopro IntraOral Camera

If seeing is believing then you will want to check out the new intraoral cameras our office has recently purchased and is now using during clinical exams and treatment. The Acteon Sopro is a revolutionary camera employing patented Autofluorescence Technology to: Detect tooth decay at an early stage without subjecting the patient to unnecessary radiation […]

Say Goodbye to Uncomfortable X-Rays at the Dentist

We are excited to share that our office recently purchased and is now using a new digital Panorex X-ray machine (Acteon X-Mind Prime). In a comfortable manner, we are now able to acquire and view full images of the teeth and jaws in one X-ray in a matter of a few seconds.  This high-tech instrument […]

4 reasons to get an oral cancer screening

With a five-year survival rate as low as 60%, oral cancer is scary. Protect yourself by getting checked for the disease today. Here are the top four reasons you should add “oral cancer screening” to your wellness to-do list. It’s easy. Just ask your dentist to check for signs of oral cancer during your regular […]

Dental Implants: High Tech Teeth

What are dental implants? Dental implants are replacement tooth roots that provide a foundation for both fixed and removable replacement teeth. Like roots, dental implants are secured within the jawbone and not visible once surgically placed. Teeth replacement is not new to dental technology. Early civilizations practiced teeth replacements; archaeologists have discovered skulls where teeth […]

Smile Emergency: Facial Trauma and Cosmetic Dentistry

Accidents happen! Facial trauma can occur anywhere from sporting events and motor vehicle accidents, to work or home. Something as simple as an accidental fall could leave you with severely damaged teeth – but there’s no need to worry! Oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry offer a world of solutions for traumatic tooth injuries. Take a […]

Order of Your Oral Hygiene Routine

You’re awake, congratulations! Now, you are standing in front of the bathroom mirror, you’ve been wanting to upgrade your oral hygiene routine but you’ve heard a lot of conflicting information. There are so many tools and what order should you do them in? We’re here to help!

Gum Disease- Locating a Silent Adversary

Gum disease is often a silent disease. It can progress painlessly and in the later stages of the disease, you still may not notice the subtle signs that point to serious problems. That means that gum disease can creep up on you from the shadows. Don’t allow this to happen!