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Did George Washington Have Wooden Teeth?
Have you heard the popular myth that George Washington had wooden dentures? Is there any truth to this? Find out here!
What Are Your Fillings Filled With?
We want to make sure you get the best dental care available for your teeth and gums. That’s why we offer composite fillings for dental cavities instead of metal amalgam. Why the change when metal used to be so popular for fillings? Find out here!
The Dental Engine
Have you heard of a dental engine? What is it, and how does it help the team at Placerville Dental Group to provide you with excellent dental care? Find out here!
Alternative Payment Assistance
In this article we discuss two methods of paying for dental procedures that go beyond the recommendation to have dental insurance.
A Better Material for Dentistry
You can count on our dentists to keep up with the latest advances in dental care! For example, lithium disilicate is a current material used in dentistry, since it is durable, biocompatible, available in many colors and versatile for use in many restorations. Find out more here!
One Stop for Dental Services
You don’t need to look any further than the Placerville Dental Group to get the best options for healthy teeth and gums – as well as a fantastic smile. We are a general dentistry practice. What does that mean for you, our client, or someone interested in our services? Find out!
Understanding Dental Benefits
Let’s face it, with so many options available with dental insurance, it can be overwhelming to know which plan to choose. We help make the deciding process pain-free with some free resources. We’re here to assist you!
Intraoral Cameras
Intraoral cameras are helpful tools that allow you to get a close look at what dentists see when they look at your teeth, using color and magnification. What kind of dental issues do they help detect and what’s the benefit for you? Find out here!
Why Become a Dentist?
Why become a dentist? Is there a reason why dentistry often appears in lists of “best jobs”? Find out more about the advantages of a career in the dental field!
Keeping Our Patients and Staff Safe
Health and safety are part of the whole purpose of visiting the dentist. We do our best to preserve both for our patients and our staff. Learn more here.
Counting the Cost of Dentistry
Dental insurance helps to keep dentistry affordable. Since it usually includes preventive care, it helps reduce your costs in the long run by avoiding the need for more serious treatments.
Dental Practice and the ADA
What are some of the most important ethical principles recommended by the American Dental Association for dental practitioners? Find out more about it!
Backstage Support for Dentistry
The dental technician is a critical part of the support team for a dental office. What does a dental technician do and why are they are so helpful to our dentists? Find out here!
Sertraline and Dental Implants
Are there medications that can affect the success of dental implants? This study of SSRI’s and dental implants may be helpful in planning your dental care. Find out more in this article.
Major League Oral Health
Major League Baseball has taken steps to remove smokeless tobacco from its ballfields. Why did they do this? How does chewing tobacco affect oral health? We provide the answers.