Entries by Smile Sarasota

History of Flossing

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We know all of you floss every day…right? Flossing & cleaning between the teeth has been going on a long time. Researchers have found dental floss and toothpick grooves in the teeth of prehistoric humans. Take a look at the timeline below to learn when floss was invented and how it became a popular oral […]

Dentists Wear Many Hats

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We all know that a dentist must first and foremost, be a doctor of medical dentistry, combined with artistic and engineering abilities…but who knew Dr. Still can also juggle! He was called upon to demonstrate his amazing skills at Circus Sarasota recently. Great job, Doc! See more photos of Dr. Still’s performance on our FaceBook […]

What should you do if you break a tooth?

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Chipping or breaking a tooth can be uncomfortable and worrisome. You should react quickly to avoid further damage to the tooth or any discomfort. After chipping or breaking a tooth, contacting us should be the first step. If the incident happens on the weekend or during the night, Dr. Still’s phone number is on our […]

We Combine the Compassion of Yesterday with the Technology of Today

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So what does compassion mean when choosing a dental office? Compassion requires the ability to identify with a patient’s overall well-being. Relieving pain and suffering is a common attribute of dental practice. Acts of kindness and a sympathetic ear for the patient are all qualities of a caring, compassionate dentist.  We feel that the most […]

Technology Has Changed Our Lives

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If you are a patient at Smile Sarasota, you already know that our office is very high-tech and has been for many years. We have the latest and greatest digital X-ray system as well as having a completely chartless office – all patient records are encrypted and computerized. We just celebrated scanning the final paper […]

I ONLY WANT TO HAVE MY TEETH CLEANED!

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Many of our new patients here at Smile Sarasota ask “Why do I need to see the dentist for a comprehensive exam before I can have my teeth cleaned? I only want a cleaning!” Well, to be quite blunt…in the state of Florida, IT’S THE LAW! Here is the exact wording of that law: Title […]

Are You Stressed?

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Everybody feels stress and knows it intimately, but very few of us think about what stress actually is. Stress is a thought. That’s it. No more, no less. If that’s true, then we have complete control over stress, because it’s not something that happens to us but something that happens in us. And when things […]

Sarasota – The Crown Jewel of the Florida West Coast

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We think Sarasota is the Crown Jewel of the West Coast of Florida and Smile Sarasota is so proud to be the best dental office in Sarasota, serving the needs of Siesta Key, St. Armand’s and Longboat Key as well. Just think…Sarasota has: Great Weather Year Round Sunshine Top rated Schools Great Hospitals Culture Opera Ballet Shows […]

Protect Your Cosmetic Dentistry

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Smile Sarasota does a lot of cosmetic dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of medicine that is trending these days, and people are becoming more and more conscious of the fact that good oral health is important. After you have gone through cosmetic dentistry treatment such as dental implants or cosmetic crowns or veneers you […]

Focus on our Team-Part 3

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FOCUS ON OUR  SMILE SARASOTA TEAM – PART 3 In the dental office, the dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of our patients. Dental hygienists are licensed by the Department of Health / Florida Board of Dentistry and are required to complete Continuing Education courses on a regular basis. […]

Focus on our Team-Part 2

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PART 2 of FOCUS ON THE TEAM, highlighting Smile Sarasota front office staff. The dental office visit starts at the front door when our team greets you, and it is our job to make that start is a positive one and a pleasurable experience. Our dental front office is most often the first impression of […]

Lessons from Geese

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This holiday season, Smile Sarasota is grateful for the gift of work colleagues, friends and family that makes a difference in the world within such a rich network of people. As strange as it may sound, let’s compare this with geese! Think about a family of geese, and their strategies to ensure the survival and ultimate […]

Balancing Act

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Life itself is a balancing act. Over-committed. Distracted. Stressed out. Stretched too thin. This is how many of us describe ourselves today. And not just during the Holidays! We aren’t born able to balance. We learn to sit up, to crawl, to walk. We learn to run, to ride a bike, perhaps to skate or […]

Focus on our Team-Part 1

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FOCUS ON THE DENTAL TEAM – THE GLUE THAT HOLDS OUR OFFICE TOGETHER! At Smile Sarasota, for our team to be successful, each member must function with a level of interdependence and share in accountability, and demonstrate a devotion to success. To ensure the team functions synergistically with a strong sense of mutual commitment, each […]

Smile for the Digital X-Ray Sensor!

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Dental X-rays are an important part of your regular dental visits. Yes, we know this may be a boring topic. Dental X-rays are necessary to help diagnose problems not visible to the naked eye. At Smile Sarasota, we use  digital a X-ray system and have for many years. What are the benefits for you? There are […]

Freedom of Choice

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A while back, one of our hygienists asked the front desk here at Smile Sarasota to research the differences between several kinds of Crest toothpaste. We were amazed at the all the choices – there are 12, and this was just Crest! Retailers sell about 353 types and sizes of toothpaste. In 2010, 69 new kinds […]

Always Learning New Stuff

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I am very fortunate to work in a Sarasota, Florida dental office that provides the staff with on-going education in all aspects of dentistry. I am the digital technology coordinator for our office and I recently returned from a fantastic, two day hands-on workshop for continuing education on the software used at our Smile Sarasota […]

A Bulldog Went Trick-or-Treating…

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Halloween is upon us again!  Smile Sarasota started wondering how in the world we ever started going door to door asking for candy or why we dress up for this holiday. After doing a little bit of research, Smile Sarasota discovered some interesting facts about Halloween. Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which […]

It’s Not Really Dental Insurance

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Hardly a day goes by that Smile Sarasota doesn’t have a call from a prospective new patient asking if we ‘accept assignment’ for their dental insurance. We do not. We are a ‘fee-for-service’ practice – our patients pay at the time of service and we are glad to file claims with the insurance reimbursement going […]