Dr. Mark Weingarden and Dr. Sam Bakuri are directors of the Pittsburgh Dental Network, a study club for dental professionals in and around our North Hills Community. The PDN has provided outstanding, continuing education to dentists and their staff for 23 years. The 2015-2016 PDN season started off with an exceptional, hands-on program presented by Dr. Robert Margeas. This program …
The Pittsburgh Dental Network
As many of you know, Dr. Mark Weingarden is the founder and director of the Pittsburgh Dental Network, a study group of dentists and specialists in our community. Last week we began our 19th season of the PDN. This year the PDN has 42 members and a kick-off dinner was held at the Marriott in Cranberry. The season will run from …
Dr. Weingarden Receives Periodontic Laser Training
On April 19 – 20, 2013, Dr. Weingarden attended a two-day, hands-on course for Soft and Hard Tissue Laser Dentistry. The program was presented by Dr. Robert Convissar, a pioneer in the field of laser dentistry, with over two decades of experience with lasers. Dr.Convissar was one of the first to incorporate lasers into the general dental practice. Lasers can …
Pets Get Periodontal Disease Too!
Meet my little boy Spanky. Spanky is 15 years old and there are many reason to love Spanky, but there is one thing he does that makes him unusually special. Spanky allows me brush his teeth. Not only does he let me brush them, he lets me brush them with an electric toothbrush! Thanks to Spanky’s good dental habits he …
Why do you want a Board Certified Periodontist in Pittsburgh?
Do you know that not all periodontists are board certified? As stated by the American Academy of Periodontology, a board certified periodontist is someone who has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty. The periodontist needs to pass a complicated series of written and oral examinations, demonstrating extensive knowledge on all aspects of periodontal treatment and …
What is the fastest and quickest way to straight teeth?
Orthodontic Treatment Takes too Long Orthodontic treatment has become more popular in the last two decades. It helps patients to have a beautiful smile, to improve chewing ability and to reduce food impaction between teeth. However, traditional orthodontics typically requires patients to be in braces for 2 to 3 years. The long duration of treatment is often a big “put-off” …
Heard about the alternative to periodontal surgery? It’s The Perioscope
What is the Perioscope? The Perioscope is a fiber optic camera that is inserted into the periodontal pocket, magnifying the site up to 48x. This allows for optimal detection and removal of calculus. What is the most important piece of calculus to remove? The LAST piece. Only the Perioscope offers adequate illumination and magnification to achieve this. Alternative to Periodontal Surgery …
Heard about the alternative to periodontal surgery? It’s The Perioscope
What is the Perioscope? The Perioscope is a fiber optic camera that is inserted into the periodontal pocket, magnifying the site up to 48x. This allows for optimal detection and removal of calculus. What is the most important piece of calculus to remove? The LAST piece. Only the Perioscope offers adequate illumination and magnification to achieve this. Alternative to Periodontal Surgery …
Director of the Pittsburgh Dental Network: A Seattle Study Club Organization
Dr. Mark J. Weingarden has been director of the Pittsburgh branch of the Seattle Study Club since he formulated the club in 1993. What does that mean to you, the patient? It means that your dental professional has made a commitment to lifelong learning, to provide you with the best care and newest techniques currently available in dentistry. As director …
Loupes Glasses: They may not be fashionable but…
Hygienist rely on loupes to provide better treatment Loupes, (magnifying glasses) are an essential tool for a hygienist in the dental field. Today, more and more dental professionals are relying on this tool to provide better treatment for their patients. They help in diagnosing problems, as the view of the area to be worked on is magnified considerably. They reduce …