Dustin Dentistry
Dustin-Dentistry is a term we use to describe the aspects of our practice that when taken as a whole, make us a unique dental practice.
These are the reasons for you to choose us.
- Comprehensive Approach
Our new patients tell us all the time that they have never had a more thorough initial examination. Our patients also appreciate that they can receive the care they are looking for without having to go to another office. We provide services like tooth replacement dental implants, Invisalign smile straightening, gum disease therapy, and treatment of infected teeth.
- Advanced Training
Dr. Dustin has participated in numerous advanced training programs in areas of dentistry including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, dental occlusion, and treatment planning. The programs include over the shoulder, hands on learning from Spear Institute, Pacific Aesthetic Continuum, White Cap Institute, and Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. Dr. Dustin easily doubles the required Oregon Dental Board continuing education hours every year. Our team participates in advanced continuing education every year as well.
- Technology
We use the following technology in our practice to provide the most current care possible.
- Digital x-ray, including digital panoramic x-ray--uses 90% less radiation than traditional film.
- E4D computer aided design and milling of crowns, onlays, and veneers--these restorations are delivered in one appointment. No messy impressions, troublesome temporaries, or second trip.
- Diagnodent laser cavity detection--helps to detect cavities before they penetrate the tooth too far.
- Digital photography--documentation and treatment plan presentation.
- Intra-oral camera--gives you a birds eye view of the condition of your teeth and gums.
- Electric high speed handpieces--quieter than the traditional drill, more efficient tooth preparation.
- Electronic apex locator--for the determination of root length during root canal therapy.
- GURU digital patient education.
- Digital cosmetic smile makeover simulation.
- Velscope early detection of oral cancer.
- ZOOM teeth whitening.
- Personal comfort
You can expect to be comfortable in our office.
- Enjoy the fire place in our reception area on a rainy day.
- How about a plush blanket and aroma therapy neck pillow while you are in our chair.
- We provide noise cancelling head phones, and we will hook you up to Pandora for your favorite tunes.
- We have a paraphin wax treatment for tired hands.
- You can watch a movie on personal movie glasses for longer procedures.
- We will give you a warm towel for your face at the end of your visit.
- Environmentaly Friendly
We take measures to ensure that we are kind to the environment.
- Self contained water lines on all of our units.
- Amalgam waste separation.
- Digital health history forms and record keeping.
- Safe disposal of sharps and medical waste.
- Pain-free Philosophy
Modern dentistry does not have to hurt!
- We can sedate you for your procedures so that you can sleep while we work.
- We use a special type of high grade topical anesthetic for pain-less injections.
- We use a special combination of local anesthetics to acheive the highest possible numbing effect.
- We can use a reversing agent to help the anesthetic wear off faster.
- We follow a pharmacologic protocol to minimize post-op discomfort.
- Conservative Approach
Our philosophy is to prevent dental disease whenever possible, and treat conservatively when indicated. We want to preserve your dentition. We will always recommend the level of care that preserves as much of your natural tooth structure as possible. We also want our dentistry to restore what is damaged or missing, not just fill, cap, or bridge. The dentistry we do for you should look and feel like natural teeth, and should last a long time.
