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Stony Plain Dental Centre Takes the Next Step to a Better Patient Experience with the Epic Hygiene Dental Laser
Stony Plain Dental Centre, a member of 123Dentist, one of Canada’s largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, has been serving the Stony Plain community in Alberta, Canada, since 1999. The general dental practice “committed to providing a personalized dental experience,” has recently incorporated dental laser technology to help better serve their patient needs.
Over the years, Stony Plain Dental has encouraged its team to grow with continuing education, training, advances in dental technology, and communication skills to better serve and communicate treatment options to its patients.
A couple of months ago, BIOLASE’s Canadian Distributor, Sinclair Dental, introduced the practice to the latest dental laser technology, the BIOLASE Epic Hygiene. With a staff of thirty, including a hygiene team of six, the team received personalized in-office training by clinical instructor and consultant, Chrissy Ford, RDH, BScDH, with over 20 years of industry experience. Ford is also a member and speaker for RDHU Inc., a leader in dental hygiene education in Canada with over 16,000 members. The training required a certification course covering laser physics, patient communication, billing and coding, and hands-on clinical training.
"I continue to be amazed by patients asking for the laser or hearing how they tell their friends and family about our practice because we offer laser treatment... I would never go back to practicing without our Epic Hygiene.”
- Victoria Romanchuck, RDH
“I had definitely heard of dental lasers from the dental hygiene community in the past, and it started becoming more of an ongoing topic for dental hygienists. When I heard our team was going to be laser trained and certified, I was beyond excited,” said Victoria Romanchuck, RDH at Stony Plain Dental. “I really wanted to see for myself what Epic Hygiene was capable of doing for me as a dental hygienist but most importantly for my patients.”
The dental hygiene team is now practicing with two Epic Hygiene lasers in the office and incorporating the laser into their daily dental hygiene regimen, specifically for Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR).
One of the biggest benefits, according to the dental hygiene team, is the patient’s willingness to try laser treatment. They have introduced it to their current patient base, all of which happily return for their routine checkups and those in need of early periodontal treatment.
“I continue to be amazed by patients asking for the laser or hearing how they tell their friends and family about our practice because we offer laser treatment. One of our regular patients, who suffers from a comprised immune system, has noticed a dramatic improvement since starting laser treatment. This patient constantly had swollen gums and bleeding and never really improved or got worst – just maintained – until now we can definitely see the results,” shared Victoria Romanchuck, RDH.
When asked if she would ever go back to practicing without a laser, Romanchuck responded, “Absolutely not. I would never go back to practicing without our Epic Hygiene and I’m sure my colleagues and patients would stand by that statement.”
Epic Hygiene is a solution to assist in managing early periodontitis while increasing clinical production. Epic Hygiene helps reduce bacteria without aerosol production giving staff and patients more peace of mind. Designed by dental hygienists for dental hygienists, learn more about Epic Hygiene.
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First picture – Victoria Romanchuck, RDH (left), and Krissy Ford, Trainer (right).
Second picture – Dental Hygienist (left) and Krissy Ford (right).
About Stony Plain Dental Centre
Stony Plain Dental Centre (SPDC) has been servicing Stony Plain and area since 1999. In 2012, the current owner, Dr. Zahra Gangji, purchased the practice.
SPDC is a general dental practice and offers restorative and cosmetic treatment such as crown and bridge, veneers, dental implants, sedation options, Invisalign®, and Botox®.
Our patients are important to us. We strive to give each patient an exceptional experience from the moment they walk into our office to the moment they leave.
To learn more about Stony Plain Dental Centre, please visit stonyplaindental.com.
About BIOLASE
BIOLASE, Inc. is a medical device company that is a global market leader in the manufacturing and marketing of proprietary dental laser systems that enable dentists and dental specialists to perform a broad range of minimally invasive dental procedures, including cosmetic, restorative, and surgical applications. BIOLASE’s laser systems are designed to provide clinically superior, patient-friendly results for many types of common dental procedures compared to those achieved with traditional instruments. BIOLASE has sold over 41,000 laser systems to date in over 80 countries around the world.
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Waterlase Exclusive Trial Program: How Laser Dentistry Has Increased My ROI
By Dr. Scott D. Thompson
I participated in the Waterlase Exclusive Trial Program (WETP) in March of 2021. As a dentist who has always been fascinated by the idea of integrating laser technology into my practice, I saw this program as the perfect opportunity to see what else was available. I was impressed by the well-organized format of the program and the experienced speakers, who shared their testimonials on how they had successfully integrated Waterlase into their practices.
The biggest takeaway from my participation in the program was the dental laser itself! Participating providers were able to utilize the Waterlase all-tissue laser in an obligation-free 45-day in-office trial. This was a crucial benefit, as my primary hesitation around adopting lasers was the time and effort it would take to undergo the proper training to administer the technology for myself and my staff. However, after the education, resources, and courses provided by the WETP program, I found that the entire integration ran as smoothly. After seeing it in action, I opted to invest in the technology.
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I use Waterlase on practically every restorative patient. I use the laser to prep fillings from start to finish, and more specifically, for decay removal and troughing around crown preps – especially if I’m getting a little closer to the pulp where I want to be as gentle as possible. I also use it for microfluidic irrigation in endodontic therapy. Periodontal benefits include gingivoplasty and crown lengthening. Biopsies are made much easier to utilize as well. Its versatility continues to astonish my staff as well as my patients.
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There’s also the additional marketing aspect that comes with laser integration. Patients know that the technology is highly advanced, and appreciate that our practice is offering some of the most high-level technology on the market. In addition to cutting down procedure time, I no longer need to refer patients to other specialists (in many scenarios). I’ve found that lasers are especially helpful for patients who are sensitive to the noise and discomfort associated with the drill. I’ve even had a handful of patients fall asleep mid-treatment because they were so comfortable!
The integration of the Waterlase dental laser was so successful that we decided to invest in the Epic Hygiene laser. My hygienist loves the diode laser and is now a member of the Epic Hygiene Academy, an educational community that is available to like-minded dental professionals who utilize laser technology in their practice.
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I've been a patient for the past 20 years. Today I had two fillings and there was no drilling involved. Dr. Thompson used a laser, it was fast and amazing!
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I have been practicing dentistry for over 26 years, and throughout my career, I’ve always tried to integrate proven, advanced technologies when feasible – especially when such technology provides a strong return on investment. Naturally, the laser integration required some effort on the backend but overall it was incredibly worth it, and the BIOLASE sales team was behind me every step of the way.
If you are interested in expanding what you can provide to your patients and making your practice more marketable, BIOLASE lasers are an excellent way to get there due to their highly versatile nature. To any dental professional who is curious about integrating lasers into their practice, my top recommendation is to get involved with the WETP program.
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BIOLASE is offering select dentists an obligation-free opportunity to integrate minimally invasive Waterlase laser technology into your practice. Visit the Waterlase Exclusive Trial Program to learn more!
About Scott D. Thompson, DDS
Graduating Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Scott D. Thompson received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the highly ranked University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Originally from Somerville, New Jersey, he graduated from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania where he received his Bachelor of Science in biology. He has been practicing general dentistry since 1995.
Dr. Thompson is a member of the American Dental Association and a Diplomate in the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM), the only non-profit professional association dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. Dr. Thompson helps treat patients suffering from snoring and obstructive sleep apnea utilizing oral appliance therapy.
For Dr. Thompson, caring for his patients is not only a career but a passion. Dr. Thompson enjoys learning and staying up to date with all of the latest dental innovations. He and his wife, Kristina, have four grown kids. Dr. Thompson volunteers at his church where he is a member of the Choir.
In his spare time, Dr. Thompson enjoys CrossFit and rowing. He recently completed his 2 millionth meter of rowing.
