Seeking treatment for gum disease? Great news, we’re proud to be trained and certified on the premier laser treatment, the LANAP protocol. LANAP is a clinically proven laser treatment for gum disease. Ask us about it! https://www.frederickimplant.com/our_services/laser_dentistry/laser_treatment/   Laser-assisted treatment of gum disease Laser-assisted treatment with the LANAP® technique is a less invasive alternative to traditional surgery. Compared to traditional gum surgery, our patients typically report less pain and discomfort during and after the procedure. LANAP is a very patient friendly treatment with no cutting or suturing. You can get healthy gums comfortably and without fear. LANAP can treat gum tissue around teeth as well as around dental implants, to help you restore your dental health and beautiful smile. The LANAP protocol is a patented periodontal treatment, cleared by the FDA in 2004.  The procedure can only be done with the PerioLase® MVP-7. The specific wavelength of the laser targets gum disease-causing bacteria, while leaving healthy gum tissue intact. The tiny laser fiber is inserted between the teeth and gum tissue to vaporize bacteria that lie deep within the pockets. Laser-assisted treatment can greatly reduce post-surgical recession and tooth sensitivity that is usually seen following traditional gum surgery. Benefits of LANAP®: Less Discomfort– Patients report less discomfort during and after the procedure compared to traditional gum surgery treatment. More Rapid Healing– LANAP® is minimally invasive and allows faster healing. Most patients have no down time. Reduction in Gum Bleeding and Inflammation– The laser detoxifies the gums by targeting bacteria without injuring healthy tissue. Little to No Gum Recession–There is no cutting or suturing of the gums and therefore there is minimal gum shrinkage. This preserves your beautiful smile and reduces the chance of the teeth becoming sensitive to heat and cold. Safe for patients with Health Concerns – The LANAP® protocol is safe for patients with health concerns such as HIV, diabetes, hemophilia and for those taking blood thinners. Saves Teeth and Dental Implants– This technique has allowed patients to keep their natural teeth and dental implants when traditional treatments have failed. Laser Dentistry-LANAP

Celebrating Boss’s Day a few days early. Wishing Dr. Towe a very special day! We are so thankful for such a smart, kind, and supportive leader and mentor. Thank you for all you do for our team. We appreciate you not only today, but every day of the year! -Photo credit to Rachel Atkins

Happy Birthday Melissa! Melissa celebrated her birthday this past weekend with family at one of her favorite places, Adams County Winery. She enjoys spending quality time with her family when she can or curling up with a good book at home. Thank you for all of your dedicated work for our team and patients. We appreciate you so much! We hope you have an amazing birthday!

We are pleased to welcome back Dr. Lisa Shoff from maternity leave. Dr. Shoff is available and eager to help patients with a wide range of implant, periodontal and full mouth reconstruction services. Contact frederickimplant.com 240 651 5478 for a consultation. We look forward to seeing you! Ivy League Educated Board Certified Periodontist “I enjoy giving back to the community and developing strong bonds with my patients as I help them realize and attain their dental health goals.” Dr. Shoff was born and raised in York, PA and has returned to the area to be closer to family. Dr. Shoff completed her bachelors in Biology at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA where she was the valedictorian. Dr. Shoff received her dental degree and Masters from the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, she entered the Air Force and completed a 1-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in Northern California. Dr. Shoff served her country with the Air Force in Guam for 3 years, then entered the Periodontal residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center and Air Force Post Graduate Dental School. Dr. Shoff graduated top of her class from residency and was selected to teach an AEGD residency in Northern California. Dr. Shoff is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontists, and an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology. Dr. Shoff has lectured to local study clubs and presented her research at national meetings. Dr. Shoff continues to serve her country as a member of the Air National Guard. Dr. Shoff and her husband, Eric, have been married for 13 years. In the past 3 years, they have grown to a family of 4 to include a corgi mix dog named Pliny and their son Samuel. They love spending time together and love being outside. After living in Northern California near Napa/Sonoma for 4 years, they have really learned to appreciate great wine of all varietals. When Dr. Shoff is not busy keeping up with her boys, she loves to curl up with a good book. She also enjoys running, yoga, and Pilates. They are looking forward to settling down for good, exploring Frederick county, and getting involved in the community.

Happy Birthday 40th birthday Dr. Towe! Wishing Dr. Melanie Towe, a very special birthday.  Thank you for all you do for the team and our patients. We enjoyed helping you celebrate and hope you had an amazing day! Cheers!

What is a Full Mouth Rehabilitation? It is a highly individualized treatment. Full-arch implant restorations afford life-changing benefits to the fully edentulous patient or patients with failing teeth. Their superior prosthetic stability and dental function, along with their capacity to mitigate bone loss and preserve the oral and facial structures of the patient, make them a much better option than the traditional denture. This fixed full arch implant restoration can be fabricated using different materials depending on the patient’s esthetic goals, pre-existing condition and financial situation. Here is the final teeth and smile of the patient, a very happy patient indeed! Are you a candidate for full mouth rehabilitation? Call us today at 240-651-5478. www.frederickimplant.com  

We are thrilled to celebrate our billing coordinator, Jerrica’s, birthday this week! We thank her for all she does and we hope she enjoys her special day!

Our team was happy to celebrate our Surgical Assistant, Genna’s, birthday last week. We appreciate all that you do and thank you for your hard work! We hope you had a wonderful birthday!

In honor of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd  in observance of the holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6th. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!

The AIP team enjoyed a fun team building activity at our staff meeting. The challenge was to build the tallest Spaghetti and Marshmallow tower, which had to stand on its own for 5 seconds. Team Melissa, Jerrica & Janet were up to the task!  

Like fingerprints, everyone’s tongue and tooth print is unique to each individual. They’re uniquely yours, so this is why dental records are sometimes used to identify human remains.

To Our Valued Patients, We hope you and your family are in good health. We are happy to announce the reopening of our office and eager to welcome you back! Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your well-being and safety. Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are designed so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We closely monitor these agencies to make sure that our infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies’ recommendations. You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example: Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office. We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office. You will also find some in the reception area and other places in the office for you to use as needed. You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect. Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. That might mean that you’re offered fewer options for scheduling your appointment. We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to limit the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends. We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice.