{"id":1510,"date":"2012-12-10T17:15:54","date_gmt":"2012-12-10T17:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/?p=1510"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:46:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:46:29","slug":"welcome-to-our-dental-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/blog\/welcome-to-our-dental-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Our Dental Blog!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctors along with their team of friendly professionals at Dental Associates of Delaware would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our blog! Our dental offices in Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Wilmington, Millsboro, and Ocean View, DE are conveniently located to provide every member of your family with a very wide range of preventative, aesthetic and restorative dental services which are designed to make you feel comfortable and at ease while you attain your healthy, beautiful Delaware smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Dental Associates of Delaware, our mission is to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art preventative, restorative, pediatric, and cosmetic dental care for patients of all ages in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Our friendly doctors and staff deliver the highest quality of individualized care using the latest available dental technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Technology We Use\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our aim is to prevent and detect dental diseases before they become problematic. We believe in saving teeth first and in striving to achieve optimal dental health for each of our patients. We are very proud to use the very latest technologies which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Digital Images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IntraOral Camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computerized Patient Info<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laser Cavity Detector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ultrasound Tooth Cleaner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TENS (Transcutaneous Neural Stimulator)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Smile Imaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cadent iTero Digital Impression System<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your First Visit\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our objective during your first visit with us is to become acquainted with you and with your past dental experiences so that we can establish a treatment plan that meets your needs. Please bring along any dental images that have been taken within the past six months and your insurance card if you have dental coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can expect your initial exam to take about one hour. One of our dentists will perform a thorough examination. Most often, digital images are taken so that your doctor can examine your mouth for tooth decay, periodontal problems, jaw problems and any signs of oral cancer. These records will help your doctor to provide an evaluation outlining any existing dental problems you may have as well as a proposed treatment plan. We encourage questions and promise to take the time to answer any inquiries you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please see the &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/patient-info\/patient-forms\/\">Patient Forms<\/a>&#8216; available on our website. We ask that you print &amp; fill out these forms and bring them along with you as it will assist us with your care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks for stopping by our blog! We will be using this space to share office news and information with you. 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