The staff at Dental Associates of Delaware is, by far, the most extraordinary group of I have had the privilege of working with. As a dental assistant at the Brandywine office for over twelve years, I can attest to the sincerity and devotion to our patients' dental care and overall health. I can honestly say we would not be the team we are without the continued support and guidance of our doctors and administratin. Because of their commitement and loyalty, I am just one of many employees who look forward to celebrating fifteen, twenty, and twenty-five or more years of service. These days, that is a rare find. I am grateful everyday to be able to enjoy my job with the added bonus of having life long friends.
- Leslie Crowley, Dental Assistant for Dr. Howard Giles
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To help prevent damage to your teeth and overall health as a Diabetic you should adhere to the following recommendations:
- Monitor your Diabetes - Lower blood sugar levels means less of a chance of developing Gingivitis.
- Brush your teeth at least 2 times per day - Brushing at night is extremely important because it will help remove the plaque which has developed over the course of the day.
- Floss! Floss! Floss! - Only floss can remove plaque from between your teeth.
- Have regularly scheduled hygiene visits with your dental hygienist.
- Look for early signs of Gum Disease - These include red, puffy, bleeding gums. Dry mouth, sores and pain.
- Don't Smoke
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Greenville - 302.656.8219
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The introduction of the paraprofessional into the ranks of healers in dentistry proved a tremendous step forward in countering the effects of dental disease. To Dr. Alfred Civilion Fones, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, goes the credit for raising the profession of dental hygiene to the important position it now occupies.
While attending a meeting of the Northeastern Dental Society in 1899, Fones heard a lecture by Dr. D. D. Smith of Philadelphia on periodic oral prophylaxis. Impressed, Fones returned home and for five years used Smith's techniques. In 1905 he trained his office assistant to do prophylactic work for the children in his practice, and she thus became the first dental hygienist in the world.
Fones later proposed the idea of a training school for dental hygienists, a term he coined. Despite strong opposition from the dental profession, he opened the Fones Clinic for Dental Hygienists in November 1913, in his garage.
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Perhaps no advance in medical knowledge has alleviated more human suffering than the discovery of anesthetics. This great gift to mankind was made by an American dentist in 1844.
On December 11, 1844 a young dentist of Hartford, Connecticut, Horace Wells, attended one of Professor Colton's exhibitions in which he demonstrated the effects of nitrous oxide on members of the audience. One of the volunteers from the audience, a man named Cooley who was known to Wells, severely injured his shin while stumbling around the stage. When he returned to his seat, Cooley was totally unaware that he had been hurt. To his great credit, Wells immediately understood the implications of this. He asked Colton to come to his office the next morning with a supply of nitrous oxide gas, and a colleague, Dr. John Riggs, extracted one of Wells' molar teeth after he had inhaled the gas. Upon awaking, he exclaimed, "I didn't feel it so much as the prick of a pin. A new era in tooth-pulling has arrived!"
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Looking for a new dentist? We are the largest Dental Group Delaware has to offer. We have 4 locations in New Castle County. Our offices are located in Brandywine, Middletown, Greenville and Hockessin. All of our doctors are highly skilled and experienced in General and Cosmetic Dentistry. If you are looking for the best dental care delaware has to offer, you have found it. We encourage you to visit our website for more information regarding cosmetic and family dentistry.
If you would like to schedule an appointment please call one of our offices listed below:
Brandywine (302) 477-4900
Middletown - (302) 378-8600
Greenville - (302) 656-8219
Hockessin - (302) 239-5917
Dr. Tai earned his dental degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Dr. Tai has been in practice since 2002 with the United States Military. Dr. Tai joined the Dental Associates of Delaware team in May of 2005. Dr. Tai is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, The American Dental Association and the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontics Honor Society. In addition to these affiliations Dr. Tai has also attended courses at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
Come visit Dr. Tai in our Delaware Dentist Office!
Are you looking for the best office for teeth whitening Delaware has to offer? If so, Dental Associates of Delaware is the place for you. We offer both in office and take home whitening options. The in office teeth whitening product we offer is Britesmile. We also offer custom fit whitening trays which may be used at your convenience while at home.
We have 4 office locations with 17 dentist in Delaware. Please call one of our offices today for more information on teeth whitening! You can find all of our office information on our company website:
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Recently, I was asked if we treat halitosis (bad breath) with lasers in our office. My initial reaction was, can you actually do that? This obviously meant, no we do not do this. After that conversation I decided to do some research on the subject of lasers and halitosis as it seemed like a pretty interesting topic. Here is some of what I learned.
Apparently, lasers are said to be the next big thing in treating severe halitosis. We are not talking about bad breath caused by the bacteria that builds up in and around your gums and teeth. Regular brushing, flossing and mouthwashes usually solve this problem. The bad breath that lasers are being used to treat are the cases that are much more persistant and severe. One of the main reasons for this severe halitosis is the build up of bacteria on the tonsils. Apparently the bacteria usually created in the tonsils builds up at an alarming and consistent rate.
So what exactly does the laser do? Well supposedly it vaporizes the tissues that hold the bacteria and the scar tissue that is formed can't be colonized by bacteria. This means that harmful germs and impurities will not fester inside the mouth.
We are not performing this procedure in our office yet and from what I can tell many other dentists are not yet as well. As more information becomes available I will post it. Amazing what technology enables us to do these days.
I recently came across an article at
www.msn.com that I found very interesting. I have always thought that flossing was important. This is partially because my mother developed gum disease in her 30's and partially because I work for a large dental group. The article I am referring to lists 10 healthy habits that may help you live to 100. Floss every day just happens to be one of those 10 habits. The article states that by flossing every day you may help keep your arteries healthy. Those of us working in dental offices have been speaking about the connection between the plaque in your mouth and the plague in your arteries for quite some time. It is nice to see it being mentioned in an article aimed at the general population.
Flossing twice a day will really help you to receive the most benefit. To read the full article please go to the following link:
health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx
Invisalign treatment is now being offered by many of our doctors in several of our office locations in Delaware. Below is information from the Invisalign website.
Your Invisalign treatment will consist of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. And since your Invisalign system is custom-made for your teeth and your teeth only, with a plan devised by you and your dentist or orthodontist, you know you'll end up with a smile that truly fits.
If you're ready for a smile that transforms your appearance, Invisalign is your answer. Although there are many choices out there, no other works as effortlessly as the Invisalign system.
Invisalign is the best way to transform your smile without interfering with your day-to-day life.
To schedule an appointment or for more information regarding the best Dental Group Delaware has to offer visit us at www.delawaresmiles.com.
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Do you remember the first time you walked into the dentist's office? Do you remember how old you were? I do. I was a little over 3 years old and the office was in Scarsdale, NY in a shopping center. The dentist was my "Uncle Mel". Now he wasn't really my uncle but he was my uncle Bruce's best friend. He was a pediatric dentist. I remember the waiting area with all the toys and never really wanting to leave that area. I remember having to sit in the chair while "uncle Mel" examined my teeth and then while a very nice lady cleaned them. I thought this is really not so bad. Then came the flouride. She placed these big trays in my mouth filled with flavored flouride and said to try not to gag. This was when I realized that it was impossible for me not to gag. After this part was over I was given a toy. Do you know, that even though those flouride trays scared me tremendously, I still loved going to the dentist. Getting that new toy was all I needed to brave the flouride trays.
Now all of these years later I find myself working for the largest Dental Group Delaware houses. I watch how our dentists and hygienists interact with the children here and see how excited the kids are to come in for their visits. It makes me recal all of those great trips to "uncle Mel" when I was a kid.
Dr. Hounsell is a native of Hockessin, DE. Shejoined our State-of-the-Art office in Lantana Square in Hockessin in September of 2007. Dr.Hounsell earned her dental degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry. Prior to attending dental school, Dr. Hounsell earned her undergraduate degree from Westminster College. She is a member of Psi Omega Dental Fraternity, the American Dental Association and the Delaware State Dental Society. In addition to these affiliations, Dr. Hounsell is a Lumineers certified dentist and has taken courses in esthetics at the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education.
Dr. Fortunato is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry and has been in private practice since 1981. As a member of Dental Associates of Delaware since 1986, Dr. Fortunato practices in our Greenville Office. Dr. Fortunato is a member of the American Dental Association, the Delaware State Dental Society and the International Team for Implantology(ITI). He is a Trustee and Treasurer of the Kennett Pike Association and a past Trustee of the Delaware Art Museum and the Delaware Symphony Association.
After completing his undergraduate studies at Duke University, Dr. Ryan graduated from the University of North Carolina Dental School in 1992. Dr. Ryan completed his residency at the Christiana Care Health System. Entering private practice in 1993, Dr. Ryan became the second to join our Middletown Office. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Delaware State Dental Society, Academy for Sports Dentistry, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and Academy of General Dentistry. In Addition, Dr. Ryan has completed courses at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
Dr. Hansen graduated from Swarthmore College in 1982 and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Temple University in 1986. He was the first to join our Middletown office in 1987. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, Delaware State Dental Society and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
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