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SMART Certification in Dentistry
SMART Certification in Dentistry Dr. Derek FineOral Healthperfect smile
January 28, 2025

SMART Certification in Dentistry

SMART stands for Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, a set of guidelines designed to safely remove mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings. These fillings, which are about 50% mercury, can release vapors during removal, raising concerns about potential health risks. Dentists who are SMART certified undergo specific training to minimize these risks. The protocol includes: Isolating the Treatment Area: Using rubber dams…
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Finally We’re Back! Brighter SmileCosmetic DentistryDental BondingDental CareDental CrownDental HealthDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineFamily Dentistryhealthy mouthhealthy teethperfect smile
June 19, 2020

Finally We’re Back!

We wanted to do something special for you during these very trying times. We are offering 10% off Botox and Juvederm now until July 1st.  Schedule your appointment now since we are booking up quickly. Looking forward to seeing you again! Dr. Fine, Dr. Kwiatkowski, Dr. Steiner To Schedule a Consultation Call: 973 627 3617
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New Doctor welcomed to the AFDPA team Cosmetic DentistryDental CareDental HealthFamily Dentistryhealthy teethOral Healthperfect smileYour Dentist
November 19, 2019

New Doctor welcomed to the AFDPA team

New Doctor welcomed to the AFDPA team... The staff at AFDPA would like to introduce Dr. Joelle Hirschfeld to our practice. She started with us in July and we are more than excited for the skills and knowledge she will be bringing to our practice. We would like to take this opportunity to provide some background on Dr. Joelle Hirschfeld…
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Using ozone for better root canal therapy outcomes Dental CareDental HealthDental QuestionsDr. Alan Steinerperfect smileYour Dentist
February 21, 2018

Using ozone for better root canal therapy outcomes

Ozone is a naturally occurring gas that makes up a small percentage of the air we breathe. Typically, any mention of ozone in the media has been negative and usually related to global warming. Medical ozone is completely different. While it is the same gas, it has been specially formulated to offer significant help for dentists and our patients. Ozone…
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Benefits of coconut oil and oil pulling Dental Carehealthy mouthhealthy teethperfect smileYour Dentist
January 22, 2018

Benefits of coconut oil and oil pulling

Oil pulling is gaining quite a lot of traction as a complementary dental therapy. Despite having been around for over 3,000 years, the practice is regularly in the news, celebrity magazines and in medical and dental publications. But what is it and what can it do for your oral health? Oil pulling is the practice of using an oil mixture…
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Ozone therapy, an amazing dental treatment Dental CareDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineOral Healthperfect smileYour Dentist
December 6, 2017

Ozone therapy, an amazing dental treatment

Ozone therapy is rapidly gaining traction in dentistry as a very effective treatment for infection. It is fast, effective at tackling bacteria and for preparing the mouth for more involved procedures. All these qualities makes it something we, as holistic dentists are very interested in. We think you will be too once you realize the advantages in brings. Ozone therapy…
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Top ten foods that promote fresh breath Bad BreathBrighter SmileDental CareDr. Derek Fineperfect smileYour Dentist
August 3, 2017

Top ten foods that promote fresh breath

Odorous breath is something nobody likes to talk about yet is something some of us cannot avoid. Whether we live with, work with or just know someone with bad breath, smelling it is something that cannot be avoided. Yet the condition itself can easily be avoided. Bad breath is caused by bacteria in the mouth that feed on food left…
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Ozone treatment for herpetic lesions Dr. Derek FineOral Healthperfect smileprimary teethYour Dentist
March 29, 2017

Ozone treatment for herpetic lesions

Ozone treatment is now an accepted dental procedure that can address a wide range of oral health issues. One such issue is herpes. Formerly regarded as incurable by even the latest medical treatments, the virus is now widely accepted as curable by medical ozone. Here at Aesthetic Family Dentistry, we use medical ozone to treat a range of conditions and…
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Laser therapy for periodontal disease Dr. Derek FineLaser Dentistryperfect smilesensitive teethYour Dentist
February 16, 2017

Laser therapy for periodontal disease

Around 40 million Americans suffer from some kind of tooth root sensitivity. It is characterized by a sharp flash of pain when teeth are exposed to heat, cold, acidic or sweet foods and even by cold air. Gone as quickly as it arrives, the pain is uncomfortable and unpleasant. So what causes tooth root sensitivity and what can we do…
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