Recently, one of our patients had a conversation similar to this with Dr. Kristen Berning: Patient: “Doc, I don’t know how you do it. It must be a challenge working on patients like me, working in a small, dark area with my tongue in the way.” Dr. Kristen Berning: ”Yes, but you completed all your treatment, and […]
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Dubuque Cosmetic Dentistry With the advent of social media and mobile internet devices, today’s dental patients have a wealth of information at their fingertips regarding cosmetic dentistry. This makes them more informed and more knowledgeable about what treatment their desire for their own cosmetic concerns. People are seeking out the dental treatment that looks the best
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If you are straightening your teeth with Invisalign, or you know someone who is… here is a free smartphone app that tells you when to change your aligners… cool! This app will help you stay on track so that you can achieve your results quicker & more efficiently, since forgetting to change your aligners might SLOW down your
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Kristen Berning, DDS, FAGD, of Dubuque, Iowa received the Academy of General Dentistry’s 2011 Fellowship award during the AGD 2011 Annual Meeting & Exhibits, in San Diego, CA. The Fellowship award is presented to dentists who seek to provide the highest quality of dental care by remaining current in their profession. To accomplish this goal,
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What is an AirSoft gun? Well, Dr. Kristen Berning learned yesterday when a 14 year-old boy came in with a broken tooth. Airsoft guns are used to play a game similar to paintball, but instead of shooting paintballs, small plastic BBs are used. The name “airsoft” is very misleading… the plastic BBs can be very dangerous and
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Recent research suggests that elite athletes have a higher risk for tooth decay and tooth erosion, according to a study of triathletes in New Zealand, published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine. The following reasons explain why athlete’s teeth are at higher risk: 1. Intense physical training can cause a decrease in the amount of saliva due to dehydration and
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Cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in many parts of the world. The use of high-quality CPR can improve a victim’s chance for survival. Health practitioners such as dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants are required to be certified in CPR. Dr. Ted Murray & Dr. Kristen Berning and the team at Exceptional Dentistry recently completed their
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We have made the commitment to our patients to provide technically advanced dentistry with personal attention and genuine compassion. We recommend types of treatment options that we would want for our families, friends, and ourselves. Our love and excitement of what we give to our patients is obvious to everyone we meet, through our smiles
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What to do about teething pain? Our Dubuque dental office enjoys seeing patients of all ages. We often get questions from parents about how to care for their children’s teeth and how to comfort teething pain. Some kids don’t even notice the arrival of the new pearly whites pushing through their gums. However, for other
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In March 2011, The Telegraph Herald published 2 articles by Exceptional Dentistry in their annual Health Section supplement. Dr. Kristen Berning describes the services that make up a superior check-up and cleaning in her article, “Does Your Dental Check-Up Measure Up?”. Many people do not realize how many procedures are covered in this valuable one-hour appointment with a dental hygienist.
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