Dear Patient:
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety. 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:
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
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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.
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
59 Pleasant Street Skowhegan, Maine, ME 04976 Directions
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Dentist in Skowhegan, Maine describes the benefits of working with a family friendly dental practice
If you live in the area of Skowhegan, Maine and are tired of having to visit a different dentist for each member of the family, you are not alone. This is why the team of professionals at the Maine Center for Dental Medicine encourage parents to look into the benefits of working with a dental practice that provides services to the entire family. A family-friendly dental practice can make it easier than ever for children and adults to get the dental care they need!
What are the benefits of a family dental practice?
Our dentists, Dr. Mohammed Imam and Dr. Shafiulla Khan, encourage patients to consider a family-focused dental practice for a variety of reasons:
- Simplifying dental care. Because a family dentist can treat every member in the household, from toddlers to the elderly, everyone can receive appropriate care with our family dentists.
- Providing wide range of services. At Maine Center for Dental Medicine, we proudly offer a variety of services for the whole family. Since family dentists provide treatment for all ages, they have solutions for everyone from young to old. Our practice offers sealants for younger patients and dentures for older patients, all under the same roof. Our dentists can accommodate the need of our patients by offering general, cosmetic, and restorative care.
- Building personal relationships. How many people can say they have a positive, beneficial relationship with their dentist? At our practice, Dr Imam and Dr. Khan love connecting with the entire family to improve the relationship. Children who visit the same dentist each time they arrive will often have less anxiety about having dental work done since they will learn to trust our provider. Our team also focuses on ensuring everyone is comfortable, especially those with dental anxieties, to make visits a positive experience.We Bring Your Smile...New Patients: (207) 808-7355 | MCDM Patients: (207) 474-9503
Book an Appointment - Better record-keeping. By visiting the same dentist for many years, you are able to have a long-standing record of your dental history. This is practically impossible for patients who often change their dental providers. Having your dental history, including charts, x-rays, and other diagnostic tools, to stay in one place is extremely beneficial in providing high-quality, personalized care.
- Setting an example for children. Some children may feel anxious about having dental work done. With a family dentist, parents can set a positive example for their children to help ease any nervous feelings children may have. We encourage children to sit in on their parent’s appointment so they can step into the dental chair with confidence afterwards. We also educate families, including children, on the importance of dental health and wellness. The family that flosses together, smiles together!
Why choose Maine Center for Dental Medicine?
Our providers are here to be sure patients have healthy, beautiful smiles they are proud to show off. We are also a mercury-free practice, using only materials that are biocompatible with the smile and are free from toxins.
Additionally, everything we do has a biological approach, ensuring that our patients treat their smile with the best of care and appropriate materials. With years of experience, our dentist offers a variety of treatment options that can help a patient achieve and maintain their oral health and wellness for many years to come. We also build lasting relationships with patients and their families to provide years of treatment to several generations in the same office.
We also invest regularly in newer technologies to provide patients only the best in dental care. Our office offers the latest treatments for a variety of dental needs, including options such as Ozone dentistry, laser dentistry, Myobrace orthodontics, and others.
Ready to work with a family-focused dental practice in Skowhegan, Maine?
Connect with Dr. Mohammed Imam and Dr. Shafiulla Khan’s team of professionals at his biological dental facility by calling the office at (207) 808-7355 or visiting the office at 59 Pleasant Street. Patients of all ages can enjoy comprehensive care with our mercury-free practice and safe treatment of the body as a whole. Our practice is always accepting new patients and families who are interested in obtaining biologic dental care for their smiles!
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LinkedinA graduate from New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Mohammed Imam began his practice in Nigeria and moved to the United Kingdom to continue his training in Oral & Maxillofacial Residency.
With over 30 years of expertise Dr. Imam regularly updates himself on modern techniques and methods whilst continuing to invest and perform procedures using the best technology and equipment to ensure his patients receive the best and most bio-compatible oral care possible.
Dr. Imam’s areas of specialty include implant dentistry, TMD and Orofacial pain. He is also SMART certified and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.
An alumnus of New York University, Dr. Shafiulla Khan brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained over his 35 plus years of practicing dentistry. He is well known for his passion to improve his patients’ lives with his service. While being a SMART certified professional, Dr. Khan’s areas of specialty includes Tempro-mandibular Disorders, TMJ therapy and smile make overs. He remains a prestigious member of the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) amongst many others.
MCDM is continuing to protect our patients and staff from Covid-19. We ask that you postpone your appointment for 10-14 days if you or your household member are in the following categories:
Due to Governor Mills' change in the travel policy, patients who have traveled to NH, MA, CT, RI or VT do not need to quarantine. Therefore, patients that have traveled to or from these states do not need to delay their appointment with us. If you have traveled to or from any other state (or country) not listed above, the quarantine restrictions still apply.
As of 3/16/21, our front door will be unlocked. If you are a patient that has an appointment, you may enter 5 minutes prior to your appointment and undergo a covid screening upon entry. Others that do not have an appointment must call before entry. Anyone entering the building must wear a mask or scarf covering their mouth and nose.
Thank You,
- If you or your household member have been advised to quarantine due to Covid-19.
- If you or your household member have been in contact with someone who is being tested and do not yet have their results back, or if the results are back and they tested positive.
- If you or your household member are being tested for Covid-19, or have been tested and have a positive result.
- As always, if you do not know if you have been exposed and are not feeling well, please call us to reschedule.
Due to Governor Mills' change in the travel policy, patients who have traveled to NH, MA, CT, RI or VT do not need to quarantine. Therefore, patients that have traveled to or from these states do not need to delay their appointment with us. If you have traveled to or from any other state (or country) not listed above, the quarantine restrictions still apply.
As of 3/16/21, our front door will be unlocked. If you are a patient that has an appointment, you may enter 5 minutes prior to your appointment and undergo a covid screening upon entry. Others that do not have an appointment must call before entry. Anyone entering the building must wear a mask or scarf covering their mouth and nose.
Thank You,