Distinguished Dental Blog

There is so much we take for granted. Even in dentistry, there are things that we practically cannot imagine never having been around. For example, did you know that the first reclining dental chair was not introduced until 1958? That made an enormous impact on the way dentists treated patients. In 1957, the S. S. White Company introduced the first clinically successful high-speed hand piece, which made it possible for teeth to be much more easily and quickly prepared than previously. Today, high-speed handpieces operate at more than 300,000 rpms, or faster than a jet engine. The advances in dental technology continue at a rapid pace. At the Keller dentist, Distinguished Dental in Keller, TX, Dr. Sheri McIntosh and her team offer up-to-date services that are on the cutting edge of technology.
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If your employer offers a benefits package, then you are fortunate. And if one of those benefits is dental insurance, then it is in your best interest to understand the details of your specific coverage. Dr. Sheri McIntosh and the team at the Keller dental office of Distinguished Dental will be happy to answer any questions you might have about your individual policy. There are, however, some general points to be made about dental insurance that can be helpful.
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