The World’s Oldest Dental Filling… From Beeswax? The discovery of a 6,500-year-old piece of beeswax shines new light on ancient dentistry. When you think about fillings, more times than not, the last thing to come to mind is beeswax (unless Dr. Heller is...
Want your kids to be friendly and fear free at the dentist? It is up to you, Dads! A new study reveals that parent’s attitude towards oral health and dental visits predict how their children will react in the same situations. It is a good thing Dr. Doug Heller is a...
What Are Dental Implants? Yes, that’s right, Drs. Versman, Heller, and Beckman are Denver’s specialists in dental implants, and if you are reading this, then you are in the right place. But what are dental implants, who needs them, and how are they placed? What are...
Shocking Sport Smiles Most missing teeth occur from the progression of severe periodontal or gum disease. However, there are plenty of athletes walking around sporting gap-tooth grins like trophies. Physical trauma is the likely cause to missing teeth in sport...
Have you ever taken a bite of something very cold or a sip of something very hot and recoiled in pain? Do you ever wince with discomfort when brushing or flossing? If you answered yes to any of those questions you may have what’s commonly known as “sensitive teeth”....
The first Periodontal Associates – The Dental Implant Team Hygiene Study Club of the new year was a huge success! We had a completely full class, and our very own Dr. Eric Beckman spoke about “Bone Regeneration Around Teeth and Implants: A Sound...
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).
