Why use Laughing Gas (aka Nitrous Oxide)?
Why use Laughing Gas (aka Nitrous Oxide)? Well many studies including one that was reported today by the American Dental Association show increased “numbness" when laughing gas is used. The study release today showed patients were more comfortable when combining...
Founding Partner James “Jim” Ross Died
Founding Partner James “Jim” Ross Died Monday, February 27th, 2012 James “Jim" Ross DDS MS One of our founding partners, James “Jim” Ross passed away this past Friday evening after a long battle with cancer. Many of you will remember Jim as one of our leaders...
DNA Testing of Oral Bacteria to Treat Periodontal Disease!
This summer our office added the “My Perio Path” test from Oral DNA Labs to our tool kit for improving our ability to diagnose and treat periodontal diseases. Oral DNA also offers “My Perio ID PST” for genetic testing of the patient’s risk for periodontal...
Dental Assistant Job with Dr. Patrick Kutas
Busy Germantown office looking for a reg/cert dental assistant. Experience preferred but not necessary. Must be able to work at a fast pace and be open to flexible hours. Office hours are Monday thru Thursday 7:45am to 5:00pm and Fridays 7:45am to 2:00pm. Please...
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month!
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month! Ladies, in general you are more in “tune" with your bodies than the men in your lives. Please remind the men to see their physician regularly for check-ups and blood tests. Prostate Cancer is a serious disease but...
Phillips Sonicare Powered Toothbrushes and AirFlosser
Phillips Sonicare Powered Toothbrushes and AirFlosser Thursday, August 4th, 2011 Our next Hygiene Study Club will be Monday September 19th. We will have an evening with Sonicare. We are excited to have Tracey with us. See her info below. She will discuss the two...
Job Opportunity! Dental Assistant
If anyone knows a dental assistant looking for a part time job (preferably Wed and Thur), please contact Janie at Dr. Tommy Shipmon’s office (901) 767-3603. This would be great place to work.
Job Oppurtunity – Treatment Plan Coordinator
Job Opportunity! Dr. John Whittemore at Germantown Dental Group is looking for a treatment plan coordinator. This requires someone who enjoys talking with and helping people and to whom people enjoy talking, but also dots their i’s and crosses their t’s...
Another Cancer Drug Associated with Jaw Necrosis!
This is from our friends at LexiComp. Our recommendation is to have all dental treatment prior to cancer treatment. This should help avoid the below problems. Bevacizumab (Avastin®): Another Drug Associated With Osteonecrosis of the Jaw First it was the intravenous...
Flexible Spending Bill will help Patients Afford Dental Care
Many patients have had difficulty affording dental treatment. Dental insurance has not increased the maximum benefit since the 1970’s. The maximum in the 1970’s was $1000 to $2000. Obviously this allowed much dental care in the 1970’s. Today this...