Artificial Tooth Enamel Prevents Cavities and Tooth Decay Success! It is official; artificial tooth enamel has been manufactured by researchers in Japan. Say farewell to cavities, decaying teeth, and yellowing smiles. Drs. Versman, Heller, and Beckman do not have...
How to Prevent Bad Breath Bad breath can be unpleasant and sometimes embarrassing. The morning, onions, garlic, smoke, and gum disease are all variables that can cause bad breath either momentarily or habitually. Drs. Versman, Heller & Beckman specialize in...
5 Reasons to See your Dental Hygienist Everyone knows it is important to see your dental hygienist at least twice a year or, for some with more severe periodontal disease, every three months. However, many people tend to put oral hygiene on the back burner, leaving...
Mouthwash: Pros & Cons “Brush and floss, brush and floss!” Those are the words that are murmured over and over again by our hygienists here at Periodontal Associates, and in conjunction with that advice, Dr. Ken Versman, Dr. Doug Heller, and Dr. Eric...
Bacteria can be found everywhere: on your hands, when you touch a doorknob, at a restaurant, in the bathroom, etc. We sometimes get so caught up worrying about not touching things that carry bacteria that we forget that more than a large cup of bacteria can be found...
What made you want to become a Hygienist? I knew that I wanted to be a part of the healthcare industry. I come from a family of dentists and was encouraged by them to go with dentistry or hygiene. When did you start working at Periodontal Associates? What’s your...
Our office is currently open and we are continuing to provide exceptional care for our patients while implementing rigorous health and safety precautions to ensure patient safety. Our patients’ oral health is our number one priority and although you may fear to return, it is essential to keep up with your periodic hygiene appointments and any post-operative appointments as well as to schedule any pending treatment.
Patients will be asked to stay in their vehicles after check-in as a virtual waiting room to maintain social distancing.
Upon arrival, every patient’s temperature will be taken and hand sanitizer and gloves will be provided.
Our staff, doctors, hygienists, and dental assistants, will follow the Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Precautions for personal protective equipment including gloves, gowns, and protective eyewear.
Once the patient exits the room, full surface disinfection will be conducted while the staff continues to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
