Dentistry, like most career fields, is constantly changing, growing, and innovating. Dentists who don’t complete adequate continuing education can easily fall behind when it comes to offering the best treatment for patients. You may not think continuing education is that important, but as your dentist will tell you, keeping up with the latest techniques and technologies can make all the difference in the dental care they provide.
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Continuing Dental Education
September 30, 2017
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Your Child’s Dentist in Fort Smith
December 20, 2016
Your family’s oral health is vital. At New Smile Dental, we want you to choose a qualified and trusted family dentist in Fort Smith. Here’s how you can search for that excellent dental health provider.
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Wisdom Teeth Extraction in Fort Smith Improves Oral Health
November 14, 2016
Dr. Gilbert Lopez of New Smile Dental works with his patients to achieve the best oral health possible. Sometimes a tooth requires requires extraction despite everyone’s efforts toward preserving it. Dr. Lopez tells the reason behind this procedure, how it’s done and what recovery involves. Frequently, the backmost molars, or wisdom teeth in Fort Smith, are troublesome enough to need removal.
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Wisdom Teeth and Others May Need Extraction in Fort Smith
October 8, 2016
Prevention is the main goal of every family dentist, including Dr. Gilbert Lopez, of New Smile Dental. Partnering with each patient, Dr. Lopez and his talented team work toward optimizing oral health and preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible. However, sometimes wisdom, and other, teeth require extraction in Fort Smith. Learn the reasons behind this in-office procedure, how it’s done and what recovery involves.
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General Dentistry Prevents Gum Disease in Fort Smith
September 17, 2016
You probably didn’t know that gum disease affects at least half of Americans over the age of thirty. Did you know that it’s the leading cause of tooth loss in American adults? Periodontal (gum) disease is easy to overlook or ignore because you may not even realize you have it. It’s sneaky and there aren’t many obvious symptoms or pain at first. Dr. Gilbert Lopez and your team at New Smile Dental want you to know about it, so you can understand how general dentistry prevents gum disease in Fort Smith.
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Regular Check-ups Stop Cavities in Fort Smith
August 24, 2016
Why should you get routine check-ups and cleanings at New Smile Dental? Besides preventing gum disease and cavities in Fort Smith, these appointments allow Dr. Gilbert Lopez to assess other factors associated with oral health. Patients have stronger, more attractive smiles because of these regular, careful evaluations. (more…)
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Expert Extractions in Fort Smith, AR
July 30, 2016
While our goal is always to preserve your teeth, there might come a time in your life when you may need a tooth extracted. This can happen for a number of reasons, however it’s never fun news to receive. In fact, many patients feel fearful or overwhelmed by the idea of having their tooth removed. Well, were here to ease your fears and dispel the myths about extractions in Fort Smith, AR.
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Importance of properly fitting Fort Smith dentures
June 17, 2016
According to the American College of Prosthodontists, the majority of American adults have some degree of tooth loss due to gum disease, decay or personal injury. As such, many of the same people wear Fort Smith dentures, preserving good chewing and speaking and a more youthful facial appearance. If these appliances are loose or slip, however, oral health suffers. (more…)
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