LEO ARELLANO DDS PC

What natural remedies are you using to help fight tooth decay and gum disease?

drleoarellano — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:17:20 +0000

Many of my patients would like to know what others are using. Please share your comments. Here’s one to start us off.

http://www.wtnperioblog.com/dried-licorice-root/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheScienceOfDentistry+%28The+Science+Of+Dentistry%29

News You Can Use

drleoarellano — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:28:41 +0000

FDA Warning about certain electric toothbrushes

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm291790.htm

The ADA Seal of Approval – Ever wonder what it really means for your oral care products?

drleoarellano — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:10:01 +0000

It does not mean that all products without the seal are not safe and effective, but that products with the seal are. Read more.…

Hi Tech News In Dentistry

drleoarellano — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:29:09 +0000

Pretty soon we’ll have replicators just like in Star Trek!

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2012/02/in-a-first-woman-receives-titanium-jaw-made-by-3d-printer/1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP1jUABA6A4&feature=share

Your Health and Safety Are Our Concern

drleoarellano — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:41:58 +0000

I recently completed the Dental Board’s required Dental Practice Act and Infection Control Regulations seminars. Both deal with the health and safety of patients within the dental office from sterilization procedures to dental ethics. Dental professionals are required to have completed both these courses every 2 years to renew their dental licenses. But I feel that this is such an important aspect of a dental practice as it directly impacts you as patients, that I hire a nationally known educator and field inspector to train my dental team and inspect our office not every 2 years, but annually as an in-office meeting. That way we learn as a team about any updates to regulations so that we can effectively implement them for your benefit.

BAIS seminar and implant esthetics

drleoarellano — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:58:38 +0000

I recently attended this dental implant seminar that dealt with their esthetics in cases exactly like this one that I personally extracted the teeth, placed the dental implants, and finished the final crowns at the end of last year. I want you all to feel confident that my learning and that of all my team members in my office never stops even when we have successes. We are happy to offer a risk-free complimentary consultation for you or anyone else you know who is thinking about getting dental implant treatment. Thank you! Click to view slideshow.

Team Building

drleoarellano — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:36:51 +0000

On Saturday, we gathered to re-connect not only as a team who respect each other as professionals, but who also consider each other as friends. We took the time to enjoy each other’s company and to share the moment with our loved ones. I am fortunate and honored to have those who have been such long-term team members and friends. I have worked with Kathie since 1980 when I was still a dental hygienist. At that time she was practically my “boss” till I transitioned out of that practice in 1986 to finally work full-time at my own dental office which I had opened in 1984. Before leaving that practice, Debbie was hired on, and so I worked with Debbie since about the mid-80′s till she came back to work for me some years later too. Mei has been my first official “employee” since 1984 when I first opened my own dental office. Alicia has been my main dental assistant for the past 7 years, and has earned the respect of her team members and our patients.

And although they are no longer working for us, I’d like to mention Virginia who many of you enjoyed as one of our dental hygienists for many years and who had to cut back her work days due to an unresolved hand problem; Arwa who I worked with literally side-by-side for 3 years till her 2-year commute after moving to Moraga became too burdensome; and Suzan who although left us about a year ago due to a move to Marin County and who was replaced by Cynthia, is recently back to temporarily help us out with Virginia’s previously full schedule of appointments.

As 2012 begins my 28th year in dental practice, you may be noticing some new people in our office as we search for new team members who can carry on the same quality and personal service that you all have come to expect. Thank you all, my patients and team, for the many years of loyalty and friendships.

Happy New Year!

Dr. Leo Arellano

Our Patients in the News

drleoarellano — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:15:17 +0000

Think dental flossing is difficulty even with 2 hands? Read this inspiring article about a one-armed violinist.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/01/07/DD271ML7UD.DTL

Black Friday Sale on EvoraPlus oral probiotics

drleoarellano — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:53:31 +0000

Many of you are using oral probiotics for dental health as written in our May 2011 newsletter. Take advantage of this 2 for 1 sale! Enter coupon code BFS11 when ordering.

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What’s In A Smile?

drleoarellano — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:48:06 +0000

Read this report about its origins and benefits, and how it influences our daily lives from birth through adulthood. It’s value is worth the care, maintenance, and enhancement that we can provide. Want to smile more? Call us for a complimentary dental health or cosmetic dentistry consultation

http://www.getitright.info/home/bookReport