There are a couple interesting things to note. Early last week we started screening patients and resolved to taking everyoneâ€s temperature with digital thermometers. No one had an elevated temperature. No one reported any concerning recent history correlating with Covid-19 associated risks.

Lastly, Iâ€d like to take the opportunity to thank all of my patients and staff. You have all been extremely patient and accepting of the new policies and procedures we have implemented these last couple of weeks. I had no idea how it would be received, but everyone has been fantastic. I am truly Blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people.

Yours always,

Dr. David Slyby

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When you come into the office, some enhancements will be obvious to you but the great majority of improvements you will not see. Iâ€d like to describe the steps we are taking to keep you and our staff safe.

We are prepared to screen patients regarding recent travel and other relevant aspects as needs arise.

Our staff has canceled their previously scheduled travel plans.

In the past, our infection control benchmarks have easily met OSHA requirements and the accepted standard of care. Now, we are going far beyond.

We have reevaluated our chairside contamination control. We have removed everything from counter-tops and shelves that can become contaminated and not easily disinfected. This includes parting with some things that frankly makes our lives easier but unfortunately adds more opportunity for contamination. The less there is to disinfect, the better job we can do with smooth surface decontamination and disinfection.

To improve on the unique challenges restorative dentistry provides, two assistants will now be assisting for most procedures. One will perform normal chairside duties while the other will bring needed instruments and clinical supplies from the sterilization area, all to eliminate the risk of cross contamination from airborne particulates.

We are only using level 3 and higher masks. Eye protection will be utilized by the staff and is available for the patients as needed or requested.

I have gone so far as to purchase black lights and luminol. When beneficial, we are able to turn off the lights in any room and we will fluoresce surfaces to help insure that we are decontaminating thoroughly.

Yesterday and today specialists installed dual decontamination ultraviolet filters into our air-conditioning and heating systems. These units will now kill viruses and all categories of bioaerosols that are circulating through our systems. We can immediately provide as pure of air as possible in the office.

Additionally, we may also be adjusting our humidity in the building. Research has shown humidity and lack-there-of can greatly affect the transmissibility of a virus.
In addition to what is listed here, there are other methods we are incorporating to prevent contamination. Please know we are leaving no stone unturned in providing a safe environment for our patients and staff. We will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Truly Yours,

Dr. David Slyby

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You did it again!
Again we were voted one of Fort Wayneâ€s Best Dental Offices! Thank you for your support and votes. A lot of you have been in since the contest started and told me you voted. We canâ€t thank you enough. For the rest of the year, if you mention our win, we will gift you a free extra tooth-brush or large toothpaste!

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Itâ€s that time of year to start protecting your skin and lips with sunblock. Protecting your lips from sun exposure is extremely important. Commonly I have people ask me why they are having chapped lips in the summer. Thatâ€s not chapped lips….Thatâ€s a SUNBURN!!!! And just like any other area of the body, we want you to protect our lips from dangerous sun rays.

So PLEASE stop in a pick one up and apply it frequently when out in the summer sun or even when on vacation. Lip cancer is one of the most prominent oral cancers because of the exposure lips get from the sun.  If you develop sores or signs that wonâ€t go away, see your dentist for a quick check up. Just like everything else, early diagnosis is the key to an easy recovery.

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The basics:   There are certain good bacteria that our body needs to maintain adequate health and equilibrium.   Probiotics are supplements that contain good bacteria designed to deliver a balance throughout the digestive system, starting with the mouth.   These good bacteria promote an overall healthy well-being and even help fight disease.

With c. diff  ( https://cdifffoundation.org/  )becoming more prevalent with the use of broad spectrum antibiotics, probiotics should be standard protocol for the dental office today.  We also treat yeast infections in the mouth which requires a harmony between components like bacteria and yeast.  As our busy lifestyles lead us to substitute natural foods for processed foods, bad bacteria flourish like never before. 

“Oral Probiotics” are products that contain very specific bacterial strains that are designed to improve the environment in the digestive system and oral cavity.   These can come in the form of pills, tablets, lozenges, chewing gum, toothpaste, rinses, and chewables.

In addition to manufactured probiotics, several foods are natural probiotics. 

• Sauerkraut
• Yogurts with live active cultures
• Raw Cheeses
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Salted Gherkin Pickles
• Brine Cured Olives
• Miso
• Natto
• Kefir
• Coconut Kefir
• Kvass
• Tempeh
• Kombucha

Conversely, bad bacteria thrive in foods with refined sugars, animal fats, and processed flours. 

So the overall goal with probiotic use is to maintain an environment where good bacteria outnumber harmful bacteria and yeasts.  Once established, probiotic colonies can be maintained with proper dietary choices.   PREbiotic foods like fresh vegetables, whole grains, and fermented foods sustain healthy colonization.     As you can see, probiotics not only can be used to protect and treat patients from illness, they can be instrumental in establishing an overall healthy lifestyle.  

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Pen whitening was used to significantly whiten my daughterâ€s dark teeth.  Now she has a beautiful white smile just like her sister.

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Dr. Slyby is now certified to provide Invisalign orthodontic therapy.   Invisalign has many advantages over conventional brackets and wires.   If you want an improved smile, please donâ€t hesitate to ask us about the benefits of this great technology.

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Just some of the benefits for our patients:

• No more uncomfortable, messy impressions
• Most cases can be done without the tenderness of the strings wrapped around the tooth for gingival retraction.
• Less anesthesia and pain free.
• High-tech accuracy.
• Natural, metal free tooth-colored crowns.
• Preserves more healthy tooth material.
• Shorter appointments
• Extremely precise for long-lasting, more predictable outcomes.
• Single-day convenience if desired.

There are more than 20 years of clinical research and in-practice experience behind this technology. We are pleased to offer this high-tech solution

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