Some of my philosophies were generated from my experiences as a dental patient. I know what it feels like to have a filling that is too high and needs adjustment. I have also had experiences that I perceived as negative due to poor communication and/or outcome. Taking from my personal experience, I always try to do what I would like done for me or my family.
During my residency at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco, I gained some important ideals that have shaped my thoughts even until today. For example:
Caries detecting stain was first used to show kids the plaque on their teeth. It is mostly food coloring and it highlights the bacteria in plaque to make it easier to see. It is now available to be used on the tooth to see if any decay is still present after we prepare for a filling. By repeatedly using it, removing the decay that was stained and using again until the remaining tooth does not stain, we can be sure that there is no more decay. This allows us to be conservative and not take too much healthy tooth structure and to be thorough. This is not the fast way to fix teeth but I feel in my heart it is the only way.
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Best Regards,
Jonathan Weisman and your dental team.
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