The Tooth Times   

Volume 18.3

Sept. 2011

New Evening Hours

By popular request we have changed our Wednesday hours effective Sept. 21, 2011 so we will work from 1pm to 8pm, instead of 8-1pm.  Hopefully these evening hours will make it easier for you to fit your dental needs into your busy schedule.  If you have a question on whether we will be open on any given day, you can check our website www.dentalcarenj.com 

We will make every effort to not only keep our current schedule on the website, but list if we are closed, or our hours change for a given day.  Since we work about 75% of Saturdays, it is a convenient way to see if we are open on a particular Saturday, or any other day,  at any time of the day at your convenience. 

What’s New in the Office!

We have made a number of technological improvements in the office during the last couple of months.  First we have replaced our computer network, which will allow us to do more internet based records transfer as well as upgrade and improve other technology in the office.  We have also upgraded our monitors to high definition resolution allowing even more precise diagnosis of your dental conditions.

We also upgraded our Cerec 3D crown making machine to a new Cerec AC.  This machine is more advanced technology making a great system even better.  It also enables us with our new

network to email information (like digital impressions of prepared teeth) to a dental lab when needed.  There are many more applications coming in the future and we look forward to trying this technology for implant crowns, which will reduce their cost to you significantly.

Dental Insurance Benefit Update

If you are covered by a dental insurance plan, this is a friendly reminder that there are only about 90 days left in the year for you to utilize any remaining insurance benefit money you may have. 

Like rust, cavities and gum disease never sleep and will only become more severe.  Take the time now to make an appointment and have your necessary dental work performed, using the money that is available now from your dental insurance company.  Come January 1st, this money will be lost.  If you have already paid your deductible this year, you will not have to pay it again.  As always please call our office if you have any questions or concerns.  We look forward to seeing you soon. 

Dental Staff Update

We are pleased to have added a new hygienist to our team.  Maureen Murphy is young, ambitious, and enthusiastic.  She received her dental hygiene training at Middlesex County College, receiving the Excellence in Chairside Education Award.  She will be handling your dental hygiene needs on Saturday, while Maria will be continuing to take care of our weekday patients.