Posts by Lori

Many patients are surprised to know that many of the measures that are being taken to protect patients and staff against the spread of infectious diseases such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are measures that dentists have been taking for many years now.   Even before the pandemic, dental offices were required to maintain strict…

We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to have such a direct impact on someone else’s life.  The joy we get from developing relationships with our patients and giving them back their smile is so rewarding.  Moments like these are why we do what we do. In the words of just a few of…

Ever wonder why a brand new Locator insert doesn’t improve the retention of a patient’s denture? Ever seen a Locator abutment that has lost its gold color? What about a perforated nylon insert? We have been working with Chris Bormes, and the team at Preat for over 10 years and they are our go-to supplier…

Bar Retained Overdenture to Replace Missing Teeth A bar retained overdenture is used for patients who require the replacement of all teeth in the upper or lower arch.   Dental implants are placed in the bone and are connected to a bar that supports the overdenture.  While the overdenture is a removable appliance, the bar remains…

Spotlight on Dr. David Halmos How are the “Top Dentists” Chosen? In order to be chosen as a ‘Top Dentist’, thousands of dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration a colleague’s years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies, and aesthetic results. Voters are asked to individually…