Innovation

We utilize the most advanced and proven dental delivery systems from the most well respected manufacturers in the world. We invite you to visit their websites for more information - simply click on the photos.

i ) Operatory & Delivery Systems

KaVo Environment Chair		KaVo Electric Handpiece - "The Drill"
"It's the result of extensive research including input from more than 1,500 dentists, 5 U.S. dental schools, 36 U.S. dental dealers & a select panel of leading clinicians and equipment experts. The chair has been designed for optimum convenience and comfort for dentists and patients of all sizes, shapes, and heights as well as for patients with disabilities." KAVO		A dramatic departure from the traditional dental drill. "Over 25 years ago, KaVo invented the first electric dental motor and attachment. So it’s no wonder KaVo leads the field with advanced third generation technology – the new ELECTROtorque plus with brushless motor technology. KaVo isn’t just jumping on the electric bandwagon. We built the wagon. And, while new to the US, the brushless motor 700KL is the result of more than 25 years of experience. The 700KL has proven itself for more than 4 years in thousands of practices worldwide." KAVO

ii) Computerized Anesthetic - The Wand - "The Needle"
	"Patients who have experienced a Wand injection are amazed at how comfortable it is. ..fear and anxiety levels...were dramatically reduced from just one Wand injection. The core technology of The Wand is the computer controlled delivery of anesthetic solution at a constant flow rate, regardless of variation in tissue resistance. The Wand delivers an anesthetic drip which precedes the needle, creating an anesthetic pathway and combined with the controlled flow rate results in an effective and often pain-free injection." MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC
iii) Digital Imaging
	We utilize a digital camera to record intra- and extra-oral images as part of our comprehensive new patient examination. This provides us with documentation for analysis and treatment planning, and also an historical record.

iv) Digital Radiography
	Digital radiography is becoming more popular. Unfortunately, digital imaging systems cannot solve every radiographic problem. The resolution of digital systems is typically not as good as film-based systems^1,2
Personal communications with Dr. E. Lam, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist and AHFMR (Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research) clinical investigator, resulted in the following concerns: a) the dose reductions that are claimed by the digital imaging manufacturers are made in comparison to D-speed film; higher speed films (E- and F-) reduces exposure by more than 50%. Peninsula Dental Centre uses F-speed film and long-cone collimation (a specific technique) which further reduces exposure by 50-60%. b) There is a reported higher rate of re-exposure with digital radiography. c) Intra-oral film resolution is superior - reported to be 20 and 22 line pairs per millimeter, some digital systems have resolutions of only 9 line pairs per mm. Film is still the "gold standard" for radiography. Continuing advances in digital imagery and improvements in computer software may decrease these concerns in the near future. When that time comes, and if it is in the best interest of the patient, Peninsula Dental Centre will incorporate this technology into our practice.
v) Light Curing Technology.
	As we are a mercury amalgam-free practice, virtually all of our restorative materials are self-curing, or more frequently, light-curing. This requires careful clinical technique, choice of materials, and the best method of curing available.
We use the award-winning, most highly rated light cure available: the Demetron 501. This allows us to not only set the protocol for curing individually, but also access to the most powerful and effective light cure available.
1 - Huda et al Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 1997;83(6): 725-731 2 - Ludlow et al Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 1995;79(1): 105-113