We feel patient education is very important. Our goal is that you are completely informed concerning your condition and any treatment that will be performed. We encourage you to voice any questions you may have.

Patient Safety

We adhere to the highest professional standards of cleanliness, sterilization, and radiation control. Our staff regularly attend safety seminars and are quite knowledgeable on the latest techniques.

Sterilization

We know that preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as AIDS, herpes, hepatitis and even the cold virus is critical. We use extensive sterilization procedures, going well beyond the guidelines recommended by the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control.

We use barrier techniques such as disposable masks and gloves and replace them with every new patient. Each piece of fixed operatory equipment is wiped-down with antibacterial solution prior to every clinical procedure. Sterile water delivery systems are utilized. We use autoclave sterilization for all instruments prior to dental examination and treatment. You can be assured that our staff have been specifically trained on sterilization procedures and their importance.

Pre-medication

Patients with certain medical conditions (e.g. valvular heart conditions and artificial joints) may be asked to pre-medicate with antibiotics prior to certain treatments. We do this with your safety in mind. Please inform us if you have a condition that might require pre-medication.

Patient Comfort

We go to extraordinary lengths to ensure our patients are as comfortable as possible during dental procedures.

Special Equipment

We strive to stay on the leading edge of dentistry techniques and equipment. In order to do this, we take a great deal of continuing education. We also utilize advanced equipment in our office. This includes:

Low Radiation Digital X-Rays

Digital X-Rays are taken with very low radiation and have more flexibility in terms of rendition. They are also more convenient when planning treatment with your general dentist.

Diode Soft Tissue Laser

Soft Tissue Lasers are an innovative tool that can be used to enhance the appearance of your smile by contouring the gum tissue surrounding your teeth. Lasers can also be used to safely and effectively treat canker sores or fever blisters. 

Lasers significantly reduce the discomfort of soft tissue procedures, often eliminating the need for anaesthesia. An additional benefit is that lasers help sterilize the area being treated. These factors speed the healing process and minimize the soreness that can occur after a dental procedure.

Dental lasers are perfectly safe and have been in use for nearly 20 years.

Cerec

Traditionally, restorations such as crowns are created in an off-site lab. As a result patients must wear a temporary crown and return for a final fitting when the permanent crown has been completed.  Our office is equiped with Cerec, a system which uses Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacture technology to create beautiful, strong, perfectly fitted restorations. This technology allows us to custom create Veneers, Crowns, Inlays and Onlays right in our office. This reduces your treatment time for these procedures to just one visit!

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Computerized Charting 

Digital charting is a efficient means of tracking a patient's dental history. It also provides high-quality visual aids for patients to view changes in their dental health. Rather than relying on general charts and models, the dentist can explain the diagnosis and treatment options using specific information.

Failla and DeFrancesco Family Dentistry
Offering Comprehensive Dental Care to Patients of All Ages
Vincent PA Failla, DMD • Robert DeFrancesco, DMD
Tel: (781) 894-3143 • Fax: (781) 736-0712
976 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451 
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