Abe Dental Oral Surgery

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09/19/2021

Fun Fact: Teeth are the hardest substance in the human body.

09/17/2021

An Oral Surgery Moment:
Here's a fun one to say: freh-nuh-lek-tuh-mee! Incidentally, if your tongue had issues reaching the 'lek,' you may be in need of a frenulectomy.

Has your child been told that he or she is tongue tied? Are you looking for information on the treatment for this condition? The procedure, frenulectomy is...

09/16/2021

Fun Fact: James Dean wore a bridge and had no real front teeth!

09/13/2021

An Oral Surgery Moment:
Learn more about the your tori and why it might need to be removed. (Also known as: 'those fleshy flappy things below my tongue'.) 👅

Mandibular tori (tori bone) is a bony overgrowth just inside the floor of the mouth on the tongue-side surface of the mandibular bone (lower jaw.) Mandibular tori are bony extensions that form along the jaw next to teeth in 5-40% of individuals. Depending on their size, tori can interfere with eatin

09/11/2021

Fun Fact: A tooth that has been knocked out starts to die within 15 minutes, but if you put it in milk or hold it in your mouth it will survive longer. See a dentist ASAP!

09/10/2021

Thankfully for the rest of us, we only have 4 to deal with. 😉🦷

09/09/2021

An Oral Surgery Moment:
Here's a new word for your vocab: alveoloplasty! Now check out this article to learn more about the mysterious 'plasty. 🕵️‍♀️

Alveoloplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes and smooths out the jaw where a tooth has been extracted. Learn more about how and why it is performed.

09/08/2021

We are looking for an enthusiastic, knowledgeable dental assistant with a passion for oral surgery and excellent patient care.

Applicants who have a minimum of two years dental experience, EFDA certifications and a current x-ray license are preferred; however we are open to new graduates who are exceptionally fast learners are encouraged to apply.

We strive to deliver exceptional results and provide patients with compassion. Our surgical dental assistant would benefit from higher level training, with a heavy focus on sedation in the oral surgery practice.
Daily duties fall under a standard dental assistant's job description:
- assisting chairside
- setting up and breaking down a room
- patient medical review
- obtaining X-rays and lab work.

A standout applicant is detail oriented and able to self-direct. We work to genuinely serve our patients on every level, including the ability to enhance patient satisfaction and increase office efficiency.

Compensation is competitive and based on experience. Benefits include but are not limited to vacation, sick pay, medical/401K, bonuses, continuing education +. We look forward to hearing from you.

09/08/2021

Every mouth stone is a precious jewel us here at Abe Dental! (Yes, even the icky ones.) 💎

Comic by: Nathan W. Pyle

09/07/2021

An Oral Surgery Moment:
While we always recommend seeing your general dentist first, here are some signs that you may need oral surgery! 🦷

Do you need an oral surgeon? WebMD shows you how to figure out when it’s time to go to a specialist.

09/02/2021

An Oral Surgery Moment:
Oral surgery is more than just taking out teeth! Check out the 7 most common types of oral surgery! 👩‍⚕️

Common types of oral surgery include tooth extraction, bone graft, and wisdom teeth removal. Learn more about oral surgery and what's involved in different types of oral procedures.