Latest Technology
Stem Cells?
From Teeth?
That is right ! Please take a moment to enjoy this video about something that could have a major impact on your life or that of someone you love. Stem cells have been in the news a lot over the past few years, but did you know that stem cells can be collected from your teeth? This is something to seriously consider when wisdom teeth are removed or even when "baby teeth" are extracted at a much younger age. Who knew? Teeth that are normally disposed of could potentially provide a source of life saving stem cells.
We do NOT charge an additional fee to provide this service. We are happy to help you make the proper arrangements with the facility that is responsible for the cryogenic preservation of the tissue. You will be plesantly surprised at how reasonable and afordable this procedure can be considering the life saving potential of stem cells.
Please inquire about this service when you call or visit our office. You may also contact Dr. Vollenweider at our office e-mail, info@drvollenweider.com .
Early detection of cancer can mean the difference between life and death.
We have been screening patients who have a family history or are at higher than normal risk for oral cancer with the VelScope for the last few years. This instrument was one of the first really effective tools at discovering oral cancer at earlier stages, which helped insure a hopeful outcome to treatment.
To the naked eye, the area on the left ony appears slightly questionable, but with the aid of the VelScope, we can see a large, "non fluoresing" area indicative of dysplastic tissue change.
A clinical study*
of 620 low-risk patients showed how the VELscope helped catch 28 lesions—including 5 dysplasias—that were missed by the naked eye.
*E. L. Truelove et al, Gen. Dentistry, July/Aug 2011, 281-289.
Cosmetic Simulations
One of the most exciting and truly fun things we have been doing for our patients since 2009 is a digital cosmetic simulation. What makes these so exciting is we are able to demonstrate in your own portrait the dramatic effects making changes to your smile can make FOR YOU.
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Please go to our gallery of cosmetic simulations located under the COSMETIC heading of this web page. You know what the second best part about our simulations is? We do not charge for them if you are a patient of record. We feel it gives us a chance to study your case more thoroughly.
Please be patient with me as I build this portion of the website. Promises to be exciting and very interesting.
Dr. Vollenweider