LightScalpel CO2 Laser Dr. Kristen Berning and Dr. Alexia Oetken at Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque, Iowa use a state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 laser. The LightScalpel CO2 laser is an advanced laser device that produces a concentrated beam of light. The highly focused CO2 laser beam vaporizes cleanly and precisely to deliver superior care for soft tissue procedures. The …
Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Laser Dentist- Dubuque, IA Since 2014, Dr. Kristen Berning has been releasing tongue ties and lip ties on infants who have difficulties with breast feeding and/or bottle feeding. Dr. Kristen Berning uses a CO2 LightScalpel laser to release the tight band(s) of tethered oral tissue, so that the range of motion and the function can improve. This …
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Tethered Oral Tissue Specialty Training – Dubuque, Iowa Laser Dentist Dr. Kristen Berning with Autumn Henning CCC-SLP To stay current with the latest and greatest knowledge in the tongue tie and lip tie field, Dr. Kristen Berning attended the TOTS Training ®️ course. TOTS stands for tethered oral tissues, which includes tongue ties, lip ties, …
New CO2 Laser Technology at Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque, Iowa Dr. Kristen Berning and Dr. Alexia Oetken with dental assistants Larae, Amy and Amanda​​​​ Dr. Kristen Berning and Dr. Alexia Oetken at Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque, Iowa have upgraded to a state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 laser this year. One of the many procedures performed with the LightScalpel …
Dr. Kristen Berning is a Breathe Institute Ambassador. She attended a three day intensive course presented by Dr. Soroush Zaghi and The Breathe Institute team.  Dr. Zaghi is an otolaryngologist, also known as an ENT physician. He is considered a leading expert on the functional approach to sleep and breathing. Dr. Zaghi and The Breathe Institute team use surgical and nonsurgical …
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From a Mommy Dentist:  the challenge of breastfeeding tongue-tied babies By Dr. Kristen Berning Like many new moms, I thought breastfeeding would come naturally. When my third baby, Ted, was born, I already had 2 years cumulative experience breastfeeding my other children. I planned to exclusively breastfed Ted for at least 12 months. When Ted was …
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Laser dentistry in Dental Hygiene- Dubuque, Iowa On Friday, September 28th, Talia and Melissa, two of our hygienists, attended a continuing education course in Ankeny, Iowa. The course was about two of the instruments that our hygienists use everyday: Ultrasonics and Lasers. Talia and Melissa wanted to take full advantage of learning new information to share …
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