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Infection Control in the Dental Office

Posted on Mar 24, 2012 - 04:00 PM | General | Comments (0)

The Center for Disease Control (CDC)  and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) working with the American Dental Association (ADA) have created a comprehensive plan to prevent the spread of disease in the dental setting. These stringent guidelines are taken seriously at Dr. James M. Austin's practice. Before a patient ever steps into their operatory for treatment a series of steps have occurred prior to their visit to insure their room is completely safe from cross contamination. All counter tops, drawer handles, dental light and dental chair have been cleaned spra... More
 
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Porcelain Crowns are not Created Equal

Posted on Dec 05, 2011 - 10:00 AM | General

While gold continues to be an excellent material for making crowns, many patients object to the gold color and temperature sensitivity of these crowns. Historically, patients have pushed for a strong, esthetic, long lasting natural looking all porcelain restoration. There is now porcelain on the market that has these characteristics. The material is made by Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. and is called Emax, which is a lithium disilicate glass ceramic.   Emax is monolithic in nature meaning the material characteristics are the same all the way through the material. Other porcelains... More
 
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Dental Care for the Whole Family

Posted on Nov 28, 2011 - 09:00 AM | General

Dr. James M. Austin has been practicing dentistry, specializing in family dental care for over 30 years. His patients range from age three to eighty three and beyond. “Family Dentistry” encompasses a large range of differing dental care but a focus on the individual person and their needs is always a very important part in the delivery of care. At the practice of James M. Austin DDS we care about each individual patient and our treatment is uniquely tailored to each individual patients needs.    Our dental services include:   1.   &n... More
 
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Traumatic Tooth Loss & Mouth Guards; Treatment Steps Anyone Can Do.

Posted on Nov 02, 2011 - 07:00 PM | General

  Traumatic tooth loss due to dental trauma is very common both inside of sports and inside the home. For sports, prevention plays an important roll. Wearing a well fitting mouth guard can prevent the traumatic loss of a tooth altogether.   Mouth guards for football are common, but mouth guards should be worn for soccer, basketball, rugby and virtually any sport where running and contact are involved. While prevention plays an important part in protecting you and your children’s teeth, what happens in the first 20 minutes after a tooth is knocked out will be t... More
 
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Don't like to Floss? AirFloss!

Posted on Oct 26, 2011 - 09:00 PM | General

A new product by the makers of Sonicare toothbrush has been developed that can take the place of flossing. This product is called the Philips AirFloss. This is great news for many of Dr. Austin’s patients who don’t like to, or can’t find the time to floss. This new device shoots microdroplets of air and water in a targeted manner between the teeth. Instead of water, your favorite mouthwash can also be used. This targeted spray has the ability to remove the biofilm called plaque from between your teeth the same way flossing does. The difference between... More
 
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Bellevue Dentist Dr. James Austin announces new associate

Posted on Oct 19, 2011 - 03:00 PM | General

Dr. Hilarie Galloway D.M.D. is the newest member of our team as an associate with Dr. Austin.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine in May of 2006.  She than went on to attend the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, graduating in May of 2010.  She completed a general practice residency program in July of 2011 at the Danbury Hospital, an affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine.  Truth be told, Dr. Galloway is an east coast girl at heart. Her husband, a fellow Seattlelite, had to talk her into coming o... More
 
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