Dear Patient:

Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice to keep patients and staff safe.

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We follow the activities of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued.

You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:

Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You'll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed.
You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment.
We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.

We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at (207) 808-7355 or visit our website at www.dental-holistic.com

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.

Sincerely,
Maine Center for Dental Medicine

Skowhegan biologic dentist provides gentle, advanced treatment

Posted By: Dr. Imam Mohammed | Published On: Jun 12, 2017 | Biologic Dentistry

Transformative tools

Dentists have used amalgam to fill cavities for more than two centuries. This mix of metals contains copper, tin, and silver, as well as around 50 percent mercury. Many dentists have opted instead for beautiful, durable, and safe alternatives. Even some dentists who market themselves as “biologic,” however, don’t safely remove and dispose of amalgam fillings. Drs. Imam and Khan adhere to standards set by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. IAOMT protocol ensures the safety of the patient, dental team, and environment by minimizing exposure to mercury vapors released during the removal process.

Unlike many other biologic dental practices, the doctors at the Maine Center for Dental Medicine use non-metal materials such as zirconia dental implants. Zirconia ceramic is a gentle, low-risk alternative to titanium implants, especially for patients with a history of allergies.

Transformative techniques

Biologic dentists generally agree that minimal alteration of the natural structure is better. When a portion of the tooth needs repair, the doctors will recommend the treatment that preserves the most natural tooth structure. Alternatives to full-coverage crowns such as dental inlays and onlays preserve natural appearance, feel, and function of the restored tooth. By using technologies such as lasers and ozone therapy, many common procedures cause little to no discomfort, side effects, or risk of complications. Advanced techniques promote wound healing and immune response.

Call (207) 808-7355 to schedule an appointment.

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