What's new in dentistry?

We believe it is important to stay current with the latest technology in dentistry in order to give our patients the best possible dental care.

Education from CASEY:

Our CASEY Educational System is an interactive DVD learning environment that educates patients on every service that we provide. Patients have a better understanding of our various treatments and dental procedures when they are able to view each procedure and read about it - all digitally.

Intraoral Camera:

The intraoral camera allows a patient to see the problem in their mouths as the doctor explains the necessary treatment to them. Today's patients are increasingly educated consumers. We realize that patients do not just want the doctor to tell them what their dental problems are-- patients want to see, and understand them. An intraoral camera will reveal problems such as worn-out, defective amalgam restorations, fractured teeth, decay, open margins, plaque, etc. And the intraoral camera loads to an increased level of diagnosis, due to it's 52X magnification.

Digital X-Rays:

The Schick Digital X-Ray System that is used at Kershner & Trepper Dental Associates is a great attraction to many patients. Instead of using the traditional silver-oxide x-ray film that must be developed and then fixed in caustic and environmentally damaging solutions, the new system takes pictures via a small electronic sensor. Extremely accurate x-ray images will appear instantly on computer screens, which are in each of the six operatories; therefore you and the dentist can see the problem immediately, and the usual wait for x-ray film to be processed is eliminated. Estimates are that a person will receive ninety percent (90%!) less radiation using this x-ray method. And, because patients can visually see their x-rays as the doctor explains any problems to them, they have a much better understanding of the problem and treatment plan needed.

The Diagnodent Laser System:

This advanced technology allows us to find cavities where conventional methods do not allow. Diagnodent not only finds cavities growing outside of the tooth, but from the inside, leading to earlier detection and preventative treatment!

Read more about the Diagnodent:

Introducing Diagnodent

 

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