Visiting the dentist can often be stressful or disorienting for patients, but possibly the most disorienting part of every visit is all the numbers dentists, hygienists, and assistants say to each other throughout dental checkups. This short hand is used by dentists to refer to each of the teeth quickly. At McCarl Dental Group, we use the Universal numbering system which is the American Dental Association supported method.
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At McCarl Dental Group, we’ve been offering advanced tooth replacement services with dental implant supported prosthetics for decades. As part of our dedication to continuing education, we continually attend lectures, seminars, and trainings in advanced procedures. Recently, Dr. Dianna Lee, Dr. Jay McCarl, and Dr. Clayton McCarl attended a lecture from the preeminent dental implant expert, Dr. Dennis Tarnow. We’re proud to share some of the insights from Dr. Tarnow’s Triple Crown Study Club lecture with our patients, and look forward to continuing training to and integration of Dr. Tarnow’s dental implant research findings.
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