Technology
PATIENT AMENITIES
Our beautiful office features ceiling mounted televisions and headphones in every room. Every patient has the ability to view or listen to satellite television, DVD movies, or compact discs. We offer pillows and blankets for patient comfort.
DIGITAL XRAYS
Digital xrays use up to 90 % less radiation than traditional film xrays. Digital xrays can shorten appointment time because the sensor develops the image almost instantly. Higher quality images can be obtained with digital xrays due to the ability to enlarge or magnify the image.
INTRAORAL CAMERA
Our intraoral camera allows our patients the opportunity to see what we see. We are able to display images of our patients mouth on our monitors which provides great benefits. The camera is an effective tool to help communicate and educate our patients.
ELECTRIC HANDPIECES
Dr. Hillin uses electric handpieces from NSK . These hand pieces differ from traditional air driven handpieces in many different ways. They provide quiet operation with less whistling sound or patient comfort. They also provide smooth operation with precise control. Unlike traditional handpieces, the greatly diminish vibrations and noises.
KAVO DIAGNODENT™ LASER
The diagnodent™ is a revolutionary laser used to detect tooth decay. The laser is currently the most accurate caries detection device. With the diagnodent™ laser , our team can detect decay in its earliest stages and preserve tooth structure.
STERILIZATION
A clean and sterile enviroment is critical for any dental office. Our team uses the latest technology to prevent cross contamination. Our technology includes a Midmark M 11 Ultraclave™, a Statim 2000 sterilization unit and a NSK Care 3™ unit. This technology insures our patients receive the highest standards in sterilization.
ZOOM ADVANCED POWER™
Our patients are able to get their teeth the whitest with Zoom Advanced Power™ chairside whitening. Zoom allows teeth whitening up to 8 shades in about an hour. As an added bonus our patients receive take home bleaching trays after their visit. In clinical studies, the Zoom Advanced Power™ whitens teeth 26 % better when used with the Zoom lamp then without.
MAGNIFICATION
Dr. Hillin and his hygienist use dental loups or magnification during treatment procedures. This magnification allows them to see their patient’s teeth from 2.5 x to 4.5 x . This tool helps our team see better which help us care for our patients better.
EMERGENCY
For our patients safety , our office is equipped with an emergency drug kit and an automated external defibrillator . Our staff is aed/cpr certified.
WATERLASE MD LASER FROM BIOLASE™
The Waterlase MD™ is the worlds most advanced dental laser technology. The Waterlase™ laser is extremely versatile and can be used on a wide range of hard and soft tissue procedures- from decay removal , cavity preparations, root canals, gum and bone surgical procedures and many others. The laser helps perform many procedures with less discomfort and faster healing.