| COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS Include:
- Full mouth Xrays
- Panoramic Xray
- Diagnostic Study Models
- Oral cancer exams
- Soft Tissue Exam
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) exam
- Occlusal analysis
- Complete periodontal charting
- Tooth charting of existing and needed restorations
- Complete treatment planning
- Consultation
- Blood pressure
- Vital signs
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COMFORT CHOICES
- Cable TV
- Comfort quilt for extra "coziness"
- Stereo headphones
- Musical selections (classical, country, contemporary music, easy
listening)
- Virtual reality glasses
- Heated massage pads
- Squeeze balls
- Choices of flavors of topical anesthetics (mint, cherry, banana,
bubble gum, pina colada)
- Pre-appointment relaxing medications available by prescription
- Intra-oral camera (allows you to see inside your own mouth)
- Scented cloth wipes following treatment
- Games
- Magazines
- Books
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Dr. Dahl and the team participate in career fairs, educating children
in our schools, and miscellaneous school events.
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COSMETIC DENTISTRY
- Teeth Whitening
- Porceline Laminates (veneers)
- Enamel Shaping
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DOCTOR AND TEAM
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Regular staff meetings with annual training on OSHA, Medical Emergency
Preparedness, Radiology Techniques and Safety, as well as guest speakers,
team workshops, and dental meetings, CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)
program available for the team, team building and brainstorming sessions.
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DOCTOR AVAILABILITY 24
HOURS A DAY
Dr. Dahl carries a pager, and arranges for a doctor on call when she
is out of town. Emergencies are seen as soon as possible.
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FOLLOW-UP CARE
Dr. Dahl calls our patients as needed following treatment. Our
team calls our patients who are due or past due for their regular checkups.
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GENERAL DENTISTRY
- Crowns and Bridgework
- Silver and tooth colored restorations (fillings)
- Complete and Partial Dentures and relines
- Occlusal (bite) splints
- Implant retained crowns, bridges, and overdentures
- Simple extractions
- Referrals as needed for:
- Root Canals
- Complex Extractions
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Evaluation and treatment of oral lesions
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MEDICAL EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS
Entire team is trained in CPR. Medical emergency kit and oxygen
are available, and our team is trained in vital signs monitoring.
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MODERN HIGH-TECH FACILITIES
- TV's on the ceilings
- Bay windows in the treatment rooms
- State of the art computers
- Full spectrum light fixtures for enhancing color matching
- Coffee/tea bar
- Children's play area in reception room
- Digital imaging
- Intra-oral camera
- Full handicapped access
- Fax and modem
- Current Magazines
- Diagnodent (cavity detecting laser)
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PATIENT APPRECIATION
We offer patient appreciation anniversary gifts, gift certificates in
appreciation for referrals, and we
publish a newsletter to keep our patients
informed of our news and activities.
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PATIENT EDUCATION
AND COMMINICATION
We offer written treatment plans, with communication and
education regarding treatment options, risks, benefits, and use teaching
aids, drawings, and models.
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PERIODONTAL PROGRAM
Our hygienists are proficient in root planing/root scaling procedures.
They provide oral hygiene instructions and aids.
- Prophylaxis
- Preventive cleanings
- Root plane/root scale
- Periodontal Maintenance
- Oral rinses, home care aids, flouride treatments
- Groove sealants
- Desensitizing teeth
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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
- Silver and tooth colored fillings
- Stainless steel and tooth colored crowns
- Groove sealants
- Orthodontic referrals
- Simple extractions
- Pulpotomies
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QUALITY ADJUNCTIVE SERVICES
We refer to quality specialists when indicated, and use quality dental
labs for our crowns, bridges, and dentures
QUALITY MATERIALS
We use high quality materials for our procedures
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RESPECT AND
COMPASSION FOR OUR PATIENTS
Dr. Dahl's area of interest is treating fearful patients, and she
teaches in this area at the University of
Iowa College of Dentistry. We provide adequate time for proper
numbing, and a hand signal when patients want us to stop.
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STERILIZATION PROGRAM
Strict attention to protocols and systems that protect safety of team
and patients.
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