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Dr. Stephen Smith and Staff are experienced in
providing quality dental health care in a highly personalized, caring, and
gentle manner. Immediate patient priorities are first assessed: pain control,
emergency dental needs, frank decay, acute periodontal and soft tissue lesions,
and bony or impaction problems. Cosmetic dentistry and optimal smile
improvement may be a primary issue. A major emphasis of the practice deals with
headache and referred neck/ear/jaw pain associated with TMJ/ TMD
temporomandibular joint disorders, and related muscle/myofascial dysfunction.
We also provide dental sleep medicine services with
specially-designed oral appliances for treatment of snoring and obstructive
sleep apnea, working extensively with medical sleep laboratories throughout the
Delaware Valley. After a thorough medical/dental history, examination, and
charting, as well as appropriate radiologic/photographic imaging and jaw study
models, a specific treatment plan will be coordinated. Dr. Smith's
comprehensive approach to care giving incorporates the following areas of
practice:
- Family Dentistry
- Detailed oral health exam/cancer screening
- Preventative dental care: all aspects
- Diagnostic Radiology-X-Ray imaging
- Intraoral videophotographic documentation
- Teeth and jaw pain evaluation and treatment
- Periodontal /soft tissue status check
- Endodontic and bone health/disease evaluation
- Treatment plan consults/ 2nd opinions
- Auto no-fault and worker's compensation cases, on referral
- "IME" independent medical/dental evaluations
- Snoring/ sleep apnea jaw repositioning intraoral appliances
- Cosmetic dentistry / latest bonding techniques
- Tooth whitening and smile enhancement: ZOOM II Chairside System
- Micro-restoration preparation; least tooth structure removed
- Esthetic tooth-colored inlays, onlays, veneers
- Mercury-free practice philosophy; amalgams replaced where indicated
- Crown & bridgework; implant procedure planning
- The "Wand" Computer controlled local anesthesia delivery system
- Bite pressure adjustments; mini-equilibration
- Sealants and hot/cold desensitization; fluoride protections
- Orthodontic and/or Surgical assessment
- Removable prosthodontics/dentures
- Integrated referral to area specialists where applicable
- Full infection control protocol followed per"OSHA" guidelines
Design and fabrication of special bite splints, nightguards, protective mouthguards, TMJ appliances, and anti-snoring devices.
Headache, facial pain and TMJ disorder diagnosis and treatment.
Multiple physical medicine modalities for pain control and jaw motion rehabilitation.
Legal Depositions on TMJ injury cases; long-term impairment rating assessment.
Expert Witness on TMJ/TMD, Craniofacial pain and trauma-related issues.
Office hours include early morning and evening, by appointment only.
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Research, writing, lecturing; emergencies only
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Paoli
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Paoli
Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Paoli
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Paoli
Saturday, Sunday, holidays---office closed
Business/insurance staff to help support patient maximize reimbursement, with appropriate ADA and AMA forms, ICD-9 CM and CPT codes for itemized insurance submissions. Participating Preferred provider in Cigna/Connecticut General Dental Plan, Mutual of Omaha Preferred Dental Program, Delta Dental, G.E.H.A., Guardian "Dentalguard" Preferred, and Horizon Healthcare (NJ). Also GEHA-Connection, DenteMax, Careington Premiere, Participating office in Penna. Dental Association's DENTAL COMP Insurance Plan. "Fee for service" type business plan: Accept Visa/Mastercard, Discover Card, American Express, money order, cash/check
Map Locator:
Paoli
office location directions: Route 252, South of Lancaster Ave./Route
30 by 1/2 mile, past light at Sugartown Rd. On corner of Waynesborough Rd,
facing Waynesborough Country Club Golf Course. North form Newtown Square Route
3, West Chester Pike, 5 miles; South of Route 202, King of Prussia, West past
Devon exit to Paoli/252 exit, South, 3 1/2 miles. East/West: turn South on 252,
from Route 30/Lancaster Ave.
Chairside Teeth Whitening: The Zoom System
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