In the early years of my practice, i worked for an older dentist that people loved. Patients loved him even though their dental work needed to be replaced often. I realized there were serious quality issues and decided my future practice would be different. In 1990, I moved into a new office and developed […]
Many patients come to our office requiring dental gum treatment. To ensure patient comfort and allow me to be thorough, I commonly numb up the area I am working on. Many patients have a fear of the shot because of their previous experiences. They describe a horrible past experience that was […]
Normally, when I take a phone call from a patient who has a toothache I get as much information as possible. Just recently I took a brief phone call from a patient who was confident that she only needed the doctor’s advice about her situation and declined an emergency appointment. As for most patients who […]
“Pre-tax” savings accounts have become a powerful employee benefit. However, it is amazing how many people are unaware of this benefit or hesitate because of the paperwork. We have assisted many of our patients wit setting up and utilizing their “Pre-Tax” spending accounts by sharing our knowledge about their employers plan and by helping with […]
How do we put an implant in? (by Kirk Donaldson, DDS)
There are several approaches. My most common way is to have my patient lightly sedated, so they are relaxed. After thorough numbing, I open the gumline so I can see the bone clearly. This helps me choose the precise orientation and height of my […]
A little history:
I (Kirk Donaldson DDS MS) have participated in implant dentistry since the current styles were first introduced to North America in 1982. As a graduate student at the University of Michigan, I listened to the Swiss research team present their material to U of M. They wanted Ann Arbor to become […]
Dear Cathy,
Thanks for your inquiry about alternatives to root canals. I took the liberty to watch a Mercola video to learn where he was coming from.
Your tooth has a big filling. That means the tooth is weakened a bit because a traditional filling does nothing to reinforce the tooth. Teeth like that often […]
