Awbrey Dental Group

Drs. Peter Yonan, Anne Scott, and David Dunscombe donated their time and services for the regional Give Kids a Smile in Bend, Oregon last month. Together with Dental Hygienists Mara Hansen and Julie Lutz they saw 14 patients from the Kemple Children’s Clinic for restorative (fillings, root canals, extractions) and preventative (cleanings, scaling and root [...]

The old adage states “With age comes wisdom” – Well, in addition to wisdom, the reality is with age comes sore aching bodies, a cupboard full of prescribed medication, regular doctor’s visits, and in some circumstances the inability to thoroughly enjoy the physical activities you once did. With advances in technology and healthcare you would [...]

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month! All month we are doing free oral cancer screenings including VELscope screenings to the community of Bend, regardless of whether or not you are a patient of Awbrey Dental Group. If you’ve ever had oral sex you may be at risk for oral cancer. This disease was long thought [...]

Awbrey Dental Group offering FREE Oral cancer screenings throughout April. Chances are you don’t have oral cancer. But wouldn’t it be nice to be sure? Contact us for a FREE VELScope oral cancer screening. The VELscope System allows us to detect potential problems earlier and provide the Central Oregon community with the best oral health [...]

Dental sealants and fillings have been used for years to preserve and protect the long-term health of your teeth. Dental Sealants provide a protective barrier on the surface of teeth filling in the cracks and grooves where cavities form. Sealants placed properly can last through childhood into adulthood giving patients a greater chance to avoid [...]

I’m sure the majority of us have made a resolution or two at the onset of 2011. Whether it is to lose weight (come on admit it, we all want to), learn a new language, or go skydiving we like the idea of starting anew and recommitting to a goal. If one of your New [...]

Recently there has been some debate regarding the pros and cons of fluoride.  From a dental perspective we strongly believe in fluoride and the many ways it can benefit our patients.  Fluoride can be used for a variety of purposes ranging from desensitization (eliminating tooth sensitivity to hot/cold) to everyone’s favorite… preventing cavities. There is [...]

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what is making your gums tender and bleeding?  We have come to know that bleeding and sore gums can be attributed to gingivitis or periodontitis.  There can be a number of contributing factors but at the root (no pun intended) of all of this are bacteria.  Bacteria are known [...]

Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For some people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges [...]

Recent news from our Hygienist’s, Mara Hansen and Julie Lutz The topic of holistic health is on everyone’s mind. Bacteria is everywhere and we all know that the mouth is a prime area for bacteria to thrive.  Have you ever considered the idea that pathogens (i.e., bacteria and viruses) in your mouth are just as easily transmissible [...]