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7515 Greenville Avenue
Suite 810
Dallas, TX 75231

(214) 739-8888

Hours: M-F 7:30-4:00

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Patient Education - Patient Resources



A very important part of our practice philosophy is to educate our patients on their choices of treatment. This applies both to procedures necessary to regain and maintain oral health as well as for cosmetic options. We have prepared this section for potential patients to become better informed, since we believe a well-informed patient will take ownership of their oral health and better understand the value of treatment options discussed with the doctor.

The following links will take you to topics selected by us as those most frequently requested. A complete menu of choices that includes all topics offered can be found by clicking on “All” -- it will take you to a web page from which you can view and select all available topics. We feature Casey Educational Systems in our waiting room and operatories, and provide personalized CD’s to take home explaining recommended treatment plans in more detail.

The following topics are in “.pdf” format, and require an Adobe Acrobat viewer to open, read, and print. If you don’t have Acrobat on your computer, click here for a free download: Acrobat 8

The related video's for each topic is displayed in Adobe Flash Player. You must have this free download in order to view any video selections. You may download the latest version of Adobe's Flash Player here


Topics

Initial Visit:
Dental Insurance
HIPAA
Infection Control
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
Diagnosis - Bitewing X-rays
Diagnosis - Complete Series X-rays
Diagnosis - Panographic X-rays

Exam/Diagnosis:
Biopsy
Diagnosis - Laser
Diagnosis - Intraoral Camera
Diagnosis - Periodontal Disease
Diagnosis - Root Canal
Diagnosis - Oral Cancer Exam

Hygiene:
Prevention - The Hygienist
Regular Exams
Diagnosis - Bad Breath
Diagnosis - Gingivitis
Diagnosis - Infectious Endocarditis
Brushing
Diagnosis - Flossing
Flouride
Prevention - Sealants
Prevention - Ultrasonic Scaling
Treatment - Scaling & Root Planing
Arestin Antibiotic Treatment

Treatment:
Treatment - White Fillings
White Fillings advantages
Cracked Tooth
Worn Fillings
Extractions
Diagnosis - Root Canal
Treatment - Ultrasonic Scaling
Why Crowns following root canal treatment?
Crowns
Crown Alternatives
Diagnosis - Large cavities
Diagnosis - Bridges
All Porcelain Bridges
Bridge Care
Partial Dentures
Denture Care
Implants
Implant Placement

Cosmetic:
Goal of Cosmetics
Laser Whitening
Home Whitening
Treatment - Veneers
Bonding
Orthodontic Alternatives
Treatment - Invisalign
Treatment - Crown Lengthening
Treatment - Soft Tissue Laser
Treatment - Anterior Porcelain
Treatment - Posterior Porcelain
Treatment - Power Whitening

Other:
Canker Sores
Occlusion
Diagnosis - Bruxism
Mouth Guards
Sensitive Teeth
Smokeless Tobacco
Smoking
Heart Disease
Tongue Piercing
Toothbrush Abrasion
Wisdom Teeth
 

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