Dental Technology

 

Our staff remains on the cutting edge of dental technology.  We pride ourselves by using the most advanced techniques and state-of-the-art procedures dentistry has to offer. They help us deliver dental procedures faster and with less pain.

VELscope Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is almost always found by a dentist and as with most cancers early detection is your best defense. The use of this revolutionary handheld device allows the dentist to see changes in your mouth that wouldn’t be visible through a regular oral exam. The combined use of both methods - oral exam and VELcsope - has proven successful in the earlier detection of oral cancer. This means more lives saved.


We are proud to offer VELscope Oral Cancer Screening which can help us detect oral cancers and possibly precancerous changes more quickly and effectively than with a visual oral exam alone.

FDA approved early Oral Cancer Detection device

Waterlase Dentistry

For many people a fear of the drill is the only thing standing in the way between them and a healthier smile.  Waterlase Dentistry uses a patented combination of laser energy and water  to perform a wide range of dental procedures on teeth, gums and bone more comfortably. Waterlase Dentists typically use fewer shots and less anesthesia to provide a more comfortable dental experience.


The use of Waterlase Dentistry is just another one of the many ways that we put you and your comfort first.

Digital X-Rays

Digital X-rays have made dental appointments a lot easier, safer and more comfortable for patients. Digital X-rays require less radiation which makes them safer for the patient.  Digital X-rays allow the dentist to get a much clearer look at your teeth because the high resolution far surpasses that of traditional X-rays.  Digital X-rays allow for shorter appointments and less waiting time. 


We’re pleased to offer digital X-rays as a part of our commitment to putting you first.

Dexis digital Xrays allows for reduced exposure

Laser Caries Detection (DIAGNOdent)

Treatment decisions require a higher degree of certainty.  The DIAGNOdent laser caries detection aid removes the doubt from treatment decisions regarding hidden caries or questionable stained grooves.  The device’s ability to see into occlusal pits and fissures enables dentists to treat sub-surface caries lesions with confidence.


We are proud to offer DIAGNOdent so that we can detect and treat cavities that we otherwise would not have been able to see.

Diagnodent cavity finder
Waterlase Dentistry is pain free dentistry.
OralDNA is changing the way we treat dental disease

OralDNA Labs

At Shenandoah Family Dentistry, we use clinical laboratory services from OralDNA Labs to ensure we are giving our patients the best oral health information possible. OralDNA Labs is a specialty diagnostics company designed to provide reliable, definitive and cost effective clinical tests that guide oral health professionals in detecting and prognosing disease at an earlier, more treatable stage.

 
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