The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to be a serious public health threat. The team at Pi Dental Center is taking a proactive approach regarding the Coronavirus. Please be assured that it is safe to visit the dental office. Read our blog about … [Read more...] about A Proactive Approach to Coronavirus in the Dental Setting
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Pi Dental Center on Patty Jackson Show WDAS-FM
Pi Dental Center’s Dr. Glenn Wolfinger, Dr. Robert Slauch, and Toni Robinson were interviewed by Patty Jackson on WDAS-FM (iHeart Media) 105.3 on February 21, 2020. They discussed National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, dental health issues, dental treatment for missing teeth and dental … [Read more...] about Pi Dental Center on Patty Jackson Show WDAS-FM
Literature Review: Vaping and Your Health
Vaping is gaining popularity, particularly among youth.Some people believe that vaping is a safe alternative to smoking. But is it truly safe? Read on to learn what research, medical and dental literature has reported about the Vaping and Health. … [Read more...] about Literature Review: Vaping and Your Health
Pi Dental Center Year-End Roundup
Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that 2019 is almost over and a new decade is right around the corner! We had an incredible year, thanks to our doctors, dental team, patients and friends. We celebrated 33 fantastic years creating beautiful healthy smiles! In 2019, we welcomed new faces at Pi … [Read more...] about Pi Dental Center Year-End Roundup
Antibiotics in the Dental Practice
Antibiotics are medications that inhibit growth and destroy bacteria. These medications have saved countless lives, but are now under scrutiny. Prescribing antibiotics when they are not needed, leads to bacterial resistance and bacterial resistance creates a host of problems. The American Dental … [Read more...] about Antibiotics in the Dental Practice
Tooth Loss Facts
Quiz Question: Which of the following Tooth Loss Facts is true? A. At least 36 million Americans are missing all of their teeth. B. The number of people who are missing at least one tooth is increasing. C. Losing teeth can feel devastating. D. All of the above The answer is: D (All … [Read more...] about Tooth Loss Facts
Dr. Slauch’s First 100 Days At Pi In Implant Prosthodontics
It has been 100 days since Dr. Robert Slauch joined Pi Dental Center as a prosthodontist. In this blog, Dr. Slauch talks about his dental school experience, working as a prosthodontist during the past three months and about his board certification. Read on as we discuss Dr. Slauch’s First 100 Days … [Read more...] about Dr. Slauch’s First 100 Days At Pi In Implant Prosthodontics
Nine Common Dental Myths Debunked
Common dental myths can keep people from taking care of their teeth adequately. Ultimately, dental neglect has a negative impact on their quality of life. Here are nine myths that patients have expressed to us in our prosthodontic practice. Read this blog titled, "Nine Common Dental Myths … [Read more...] about Nine Common Dental Myths Debunked
What’s a Conversion Prosthesis and Why Should You Care?
The doctors at Pi Dental Center are constantly improving dental implant treatment techniques. Over 26 years ago, they created the Teeth In A Day® process that allowed patients to leave the office with fixed teeth the day of implant placement. The conversion prosthesis is a crucial aspect in the … [Read more...] about What’s a Conversion Prosthesis and Why Should You Care?
Top Ten Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
In 1952 a Swedish physician named Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark accidentally discovered a phenomenon called osseointegration that allowed metal to bond with bone. Dr. Brånemark, who is considered the "father of modern dental implantology," conducted clinical research that led treatment of the first … [Read more...] about Top Ten Reasons to Choose Dental Implants