Meet Pearl: Our AI-Assisted X-Ray Interpretation Technology
In the fall we implemented AI assisted x-ray interpretation called Pearl. While AI may seem like a scary concept, the truth is that AI is around all of us all the time. From facial recognition on our cell phones to ordering online AI is present in all of our lives already. Most radiologists looking at […]
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September 11, 2001 – A 20 Year Reflection
While September 11, 2001 simultaneously seems so long ago and also like yesterday, one thing is for sure: the day is burned into my memory and it is one I will never forget. I had been a practice owner for a mere 11 days and that Tuesday I was still working as an associate at […]
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Serving Farmington, CT for 20 years!
On 8/31/2001 I officially became a practice owner. It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long and I certainly don’t feel twenty years older! I never could have predicted the advancements in dental medicine, the expansion of my knowledge, the enhancement of my clinical skills, and all of the happenings in our crazy world. Yet, […]
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One Year Of COVID-19
On the morning of March 16, 2020, I walked into my office and did something I never thought I would do. With tears in my eyes and an overwhelming sense of disbelief I announced that we were closing the office due to the novel coronavirus called COVID-19. Although there were only a few confirmed cases […]
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2020, May I Have A Word With You?
Several years ago I started the habit of picking a word at the beginning of the year. The word was meant to serve as a reminder of what I want to focus on and as a guide for how I wanted to be living. I chose words like “love”, “joy”, “accept” and “focus”, and I […]
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Visiting the dentist during COVID-19 - Frequently Asked Questions
Are you thinking of vising the dentist during COVID-19? Visiting the dentist during COVID-19 has caused many to pause and question whether they should or should not walk into the dental office. Let's face it: there's a lot of uncertainty in the world today and having a dental appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic is a […]
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We're OPEN!
As of June 1, 2020, Farmington Village Dental is proud to say we are OPEN for all dental care! Hopefully you all read our email last week. Pay close attention though, some things have changed. We have all been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to […]
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Re-opening June 1
It's hard to believe, but from the first day of office closure to the first day of team training, Farmington Village Dental was shut down for 70 days. Yes, we saw emergency patients during that time (did you see Dr. Krause and Sue on NBC 30?), but those emergencies were sporadic and for the most […]
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Farmington Village Dental in the News
Back in March, when COVID-19 started to hit CT, Farmington Village Dental closed for the safety of our staff and patients based on the guidance of the Governor of CT and similar guidance from the American Dental Association and the CT State Dental Association. Ever since, we have been taking care of emergency patients as […]
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Coronavirus and a dental emergency
In order to keep our patients and staff safe during this Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have closed our office to all routing care as of March 17, 2020. We will be open by appointment only to see any patients we determine are in need of care. We will be triaging dental emergencies by telephone to […]
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