Finding the right implant dentist to rebuild your incomplete smile should not be a decision you make quickly or on a whim. Knowing who is qualified and whom you can trust is important, especially since they are working on the first thing people notice when looking at you – your smile. As you search for the right person, keep these three qualifications in mind.
#1: Qualifications and Training
When reading their bio, you’ll want to look for any advanced training in implant placement and restoration. This serves as a clear indicator that they possess the knowledge and experience to perform this type of procedure safely while achieving successful results.
Dr. Dory Stutman not only completed a mini-residency program for dental implants at Montefiore Medical Center but also an eight-day mini-residency in implant dentistry through Nobel Biocare. He received hands-on training and performed live surgery for The Restorative Doctor and completed an advanced intraoral bone grafting for implant site development lab through the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.
#2: Technology Used
Dentists who invest in advanced technology can produce more comfortable and successful procedures as well as ensure greater accuracy when preparing treatment plans. This is true at South Shore Dental Care, as Dr. Stutman relies on the CT/Cone Beam Scanner.
This device rotates a full 360 degrees around your head to capture individual scans that come together to form a 3D model. When analyzed, Dr. Stutman can easily view all details found in your mouth and head, including your teeth and gums, jawbone, blood vessels, nerve pathways, and other essential components. This type of high-resolution imaging allows for improved precision as he maps out how to place each implant in its designated spot along the jawbone.
#3: Patient Reviews
You can talk to the dentist and team members all day about why you should receive dental implants at their office, but what can be even more helpful is to read through various patient reviews. If there are video testimonials, you might consider watching a few of those as well, as this will help you see and hear from those who entrusted their smile to a particular dentist.
At South Shore Dental Care, we readily provide all patients access to our online reviews and video testimonials. With feedback delivered across various platforms, including Facebook, RateaBiz, Yelp, Google+, BirdEye, and Dr. Oogle, you have countless opportunities to hear from past and current patients who are willing to share their experience.
These are just three unique qualifications to look for during your search, but if you want to be sure you’re choosing the right implant dentist for your future smile, don’t hesitate to call our office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stutman today.
About the Author
Dr. Dory Stutman graduated with his dental degree from the School of Graduate Dentistry at Case Western Reserve University. Completing his general practice residency at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, he also finished a postgraduate program in esthetic dentistry at the University of Buffalo. He and the team at South Shore Dental Care are here to help patients suffering from tooth loss experience a new way of life with dental implants. If you are looking to transform your smile and embrace better functionality, contact us at (516) 798-3808.