Bacteria! Microorganisms! Danger, disease, sickness abound! Manufacturers use phrases like this to convince you that going “antibacterial” is the best thing for you and your family. Part of this march to a 100% sanitary environment is the encouragement to buy a UV...
Dental Profession
Would you like to learn more about the dental profession? Then read on about the benefits of being a dentist, what support a dental technician provides, what a dental engine is, and how to better understand dental benefits.
Extraoral Photography: Pictures in Dentistry
For some office visits, you may wonder why our Placerville dentist pulls out a camera. Are we creating a post for our Twitter feed? Is the Placerville Dental Group now on Instagram or Snapchat? Will I end up on Facebook? The simple answer to all of these questions is...
The First 100 Years with Dental Hygienists
With the passing of 2013, dentistry marked one hundred years of service with dental hygienists. The first dental hygienist was trained in 1913 by Dr. Alfred Fones, a Connecticut dentist. His trained assistant, Irene Newman, helped Dr. Fones by performing routine...
A Placerville Digital Dental Community
Feel Free to Comment! The staff at the Placerville Dental Group is pleased to see your comments about the articles and subjects discussed on our website. We do our best to tailor the topics to issues we see in our Placerville dentistry practice and to highlight...
Placerville Dental Group is a Premier Invisalign Provider
And Your Only Placerville Invisalign Provider The Placerville Dental Group is a Premier Invisalign Provider. This means that our dentists have real experience using Invisalign to treat our patients’ orthodontic issues. It also shows that we serve a large number of...
The History of Fluoride in Dentistry
Fluoride is a common part of toothpastes, mouthwashes and many public water supplies. It now even appears in dental floss and is a proven cavity fighter. Restoring enamel and destroying bacteria, the discovery of fluoride's beneficial nature was only made within the...
The Differences Between a PPO and an HMO
The Placerville Dental Group is ready to meet your dentistry needs whether you have insurance or not. If you're selecting insurance, however, and have a choice between a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), you may be...
How to Make Dental Assistants Smile
Making a good impression is one goal of good dental health. Fresh breath, bright smile, healthy teeth — they all combine to make you look great. Appearances also affect our patients' view of the care we provide at the Placerville Dental Group. That's why our dentists...