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Evidence-Based Dentistry

At Willamette Dental each dental care provider upholds our mission to deliver superior patient care through a partnership with our patients. Clinically, we strive to stop the dental disease/repair cycle by implementing evidence-based methods of prevention and treatment.  In doing so each of our more than 660 dental professionals have adopted the latest approaches to dental care, which are supported by credible scientific findings.

In our practice, we use the best available scientific evidence combined with clinical experience and patient circumstances to direct treatment. Because of this evidence-based approach, our dentists have moved away from the role of repair technician and assumed a broader role of healer. Dental care providers assess risks and develop appropriate treatment plans for each patient.

A key to this philosophy is our emphasis on preserving the patients natural tooth-structure and preventing dental disease. By using proven techniques, including non-surgical methods of treatment, our practitioners can help to prevent or even reverse dental disease. As a body of dental care professionals, our practice emphasizes providing only the appropriate treatment that will lead to the optimum oral health of our patients.

 



Prevention and Remineralization   Periodontal Therapy
An example of evidence-based dentistry to treat dental caries includes preventing, stopping, and reversing tooth decay with non-surgical techniques such as re-mineralization. This is done after the bacterial infection is treated and any urgent care is performed.
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Another example of non-surgical treatment is our supportive periodontal therapy regimen for patients with periodontal disease. The bacteria are treated and destroyed every three months using ultrasonic therapy to prevent the progression of the disease. Research tells us that going after bacteria rather than the tooth structure will help the patient in this battle.
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