Mason Elite Dentistry Blog

Mason Elite Dentistry now utilizes ozonated water in all of our operatories. The benefits of ozonated water compared to distilled water treated with tablets is that the ozone kills virus, bacteria and fungi on contact without harsh chemicals. Ozonated water is safe at the dosages in our office and does not irrtate the lungs like vaporized ozone. There have been several great studies about ozone that I will link below. "Ozone has been successfully used in medicine for over

We had an amazing year at our office! While we said goodbye to Sheri as she retired after over three decades of service and Britny as she exited dentistry to be closer to home, we welcomed two great staff members to our office. Megan has been a fabulous addition to our dental hygiene team. Her thorough care and positive attitude radiate through our office. This fall we added Tia to our dental assistant team. She has been assisting for over a decade and will begin her tra

One of the biggest barriers and frustrations among patients is that dental insurance just isn't what it used to be. Over the last 40 years, the amount of money dental insurances will pay toward treatment remains the same (about $1000), but like everything else in the world, the prices for treatments have gone up. The result is that patients perceive their dental insurance will cover all or most of the treatment they need, when in reality it doesn't come close. Dental insur

As a dentist it's important to have research backed protocols for the materials we use and the way we practice. In regards to the frenectomy procedure, it is no different. While some providers (pediatricians, ENT's) argue the validity of how impactful the procedure it. When it comes down to what the research says, it's hard to understand where the controversy comes from. I appreciated a message from an aquaintance who is a practicing pediatrician in Nashville. She asked

Once I purchased the Light Scalpel Laser and began advertising to the "Tongue-Tie Community" that I was offering this procedure, I was met with skepticism about my background and qualifications. Some support providers were quick to discredit my experience in the space and I wanted to have a go-to blog for patients and parent/guardians who want to know specifically where I have obtained my qualifications to perform the frenectomy. One of points of contention was that I am pe

Most people have heard of "Invisalign" but now that their patent is up, there are some great alternatives on the market at a better price point AND are shown to have better results. We have chosen to partner with SureSmile clear aligners as they are part of the Dentsply Group. They are the ones behind our Cerec crowns, our conebeam 3D x-ray unit, and custom guided implant surgery. When I decided to bring back clear aligner therapy, I wanted a workflow that integrated in wi

At Mason Elite Dentistry we are always looking for ways to improve the dental experience. 3D printing is becoming mainstream with kids printing toys, companies printing plastic parts and now there are vendors specializing in the dental applications. We were able to purchase a SprintRay 3D printer that will be used to fabricate occlusal guards (bite guards) as well as to print models for making bleaching trays. We use our intraoral scanner to acquire a model of our patient'

I attend a business owner's round table each month and this month's theme was communicating our ideal client avatar. As the only medical professional in the group, my avatar was much different than most. It was a great exercise reflecting on the type of patients that would value our practice as much as we value them. The biggest characteristics that I envisioned was a patient who is driven to find the best care, cutting edge technology and attention to detail regardless of

We are wrapping up our last working days of 2022 and I am just blown away when I think of all the great things we have accomplished this year. This year I started out by taking an amazing course in Scottsdale. It challenged the way I treatment plan and think of certain complex cases. We added some new equipment including two new cavitrons (ultrasonic cleaning instrument), an autoclave sterilizer, and zirconia mill/oven. Our office was able to donate toothbrushes to deserv

It seems that just as quick as this year started, we are preparing to wrap up 2022. We would like to remind our patients that we take time off with our families between Christmas and New year and will be closed for that week. In preparation for that time, please let us know if you need to get in prior to the end of the year for a cleaning or procedure. We have just a few cleaning openings for 2022 and would like to accommodate you at your convenience. If you need to reach

It's that time of year! Insurance conversations at work and home. Today I wanted to give you the top 3 reasons to keep your dental provider, even if your insurance is changing: 1. Many times your benefits are not substantially different out of network (at times they can even pay the same rates!). If you are concerned, we would be happy to look into the specifics of your out-of-network coverage. 2. Relationships with the office and providers. We hear stories all of the time fr

Prior to purchasing the practice, I was creating many zirconia crowns for the back teeth due to their strength. At the time I was having to send all of my cases to lab and often chose the zirconia route unless the tooth was in an esthetic area. When I purchased Dr. Davis's practice and the technology that came along with it, I was excited to be able to fabricate crowns in office. At the CEREC training center in Scottsdale I learned the ins and outs of every dental material

We are thrilled to have been selected for the final voting in the category of "Best Dental Office". If you are unfamiliar with other businesses, you can simply skip past any categories that you wish. We would love your vote of confidence to advance to #1! https://bit.ly/MDL-ReadersChoice2022

The last quarter of the year we are choosing to celebrate our wonderful patients that we have the honor of serving each day! Last year we raffled off a gift card to one lucky patient, but this year I wanted to spread the good to many. We now have chapstick, new blankets and more accommodating seating in our welcome area. We also have silicone pint cups coming soon! Any patient with an appointment in November or December will receive one on the way out. Our family has a

Now that Dr. Davis has officially been retired for 6 months, we decided that it was time to make a custom practice charter with our mission and values as our new team going forward. We have worked together for a year and know where we all stand on what matters most to each of us. I have also gotten to know the team and practice more the last year, in order to align it all with my personal values and mission. Together with our Spear practice consultant, we went through word

Dry mouth/xerostomia can pose many challenges when it comes to taking care and maintaining your oral health. Like anything when it comes to health, we like to get to the root cause. For many of our patients dry mouth is a side effect of medications that they're taking. Most medications today have warning labels with dry mouth at the top of the list. We can't take people off of their regimen, so in that case we have to treat the symptoms. While dry mouth itself won't caus

While you may have gone to the same dentist all of your life, or perhaps popped around the country moving a few times, we would like to dedicate this post to those wondering what all happens at a new patient exam. We pride ourselves on being thorough and addressing any concerns you have the first visit. Your new patient visit can be split into three parts: Pre-filling out paperwork and giving insurance information. When making an appointment you have the chance to fill out

At Mason Elite Dentistry, you may have noticed that we are out of network with most insurance providers. Dr. Davis over the years decided that the majority of dental insurance providers did not have the patient's best interest in mind and decided to end the contracts. After buying the practice, we decided to keep the same small network and continue billing out of network. While patients are usually able to use their benefits out of network, the results vary from plan to pl

February is Children's Dental Health month! We love our sweet little patients here at Mason Elite Dentistry. Over the years and throughout training, one emphasis on preventing decay in kids is making sure they are not drinking sugary drinks. A pediatric dentist from Kentucky created this graphic to help guide our children in when certain drinks are appropriate. Water can be consumed whenever. As your child becomes a toddler, giving them a water bottle each day to carry t