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The impact of laser technology has been rapidly growing since the mid-1960s when it was first introduced in the healthcare sector as a surgical tool. Using LASERS, short for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, we are now able to perform procedures on the soft tissues of the mouth with patients reporting less postoperative pain than traditional methods. The reason for this success is due to the fact that laser procedures minimize bleeding, swelling, scarring, and pain. Learn more about this cutting-edge technology in “Laser-Guided Dentistry.”

We are pleased to announce that Joseph Fullmer, DMD has joined our practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Fullmer  is a graduate of the University of Utah and earned a Bachelors degree in Medical Biology. He then attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry where he received his D.M.D. degree. In June 2012 Dr. Fullmer completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Cook County and Northwestern Hospitals in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Fullmer has an interest in Orthognathic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Facial Trauma and TMJ Management as well as Dentoalveolar and Implant Surgery.

We look forward to introduce you to Dr. Fullmer. Please call our office if you have any questions.

Unfortunately, the odds that there will be a dentist on the sidelines, when you really need one if your child is injured during a sporting event are slim to none. However, knowing what to do and how to respond quickly and appropriately are critical facts that every parent, caregiver, coach, and athlete should know. This is the reason Dear Doctor magazine has worked with leaders in the field of sports dentistry to create a pocketsize field-side guide for managing sports-related dental injuries. This essential guide is a quick-reference version of their comprehensive article that details which injuries need to be treated within 5 minutes, which injuries should be treated within 6 hours, and which injuries are less urgent but should still be treated within 12 hours. This article also covers in detail how to treat injuries to both permanent (adult) and primary (baby) teeth. Learn more by reading “The Field-Side Guide to Dental Injuries.”