Digital Smile Design

Dr. Davis is very passionate about dentistry and strives to stay up to date as dentistry advances. This past week, he spent some time in Canada with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry to further his education. Digital Smile Design is a new technological advancement that Dr. Davis found very interesting and something that he feels will be the new way of dentistry and even medicine. 

Digital Smile Design gives us the opportunity to design a patients smile through pictures and video. It takes the guess work out of dentistry! It starts by taking radiographs, photographs, and video of the patient. This information is then sent to Digital Smile Design and they design a smile that is perfect for that specific patient and their unique features. There is no "one size fits all" using this method. 
We will then receive a model of the proposed treatment that we can actually use in the patient's mouth to make sure it is what the patient is looking for. You no longer have to imagine what your smile will look like after treatment because you will already know. 

According to Digital Smile Design, "The whole concept is based upon the analysis of the patient's facial and dental proportions, utilizing a predetermined series of high quality digital photographs and videos, understanding the relationship between teeth, gums, lips, and smile with facial features in motion and with emotion. Digital drawings are easily made on the pictures, following a didactical sequence and a digital ruler is provided to precisely communicate with the dental technician and team when designing the smile. Resulting in a clear, attractive, and understandable treatment presentation for patients." 

We are looking forward to implementing Digital Smile Design into our practice to improve our overall patient experience. 

For more information about Davis Dental, contact us at: (801)292-5812

Information gathered from digitalsmiledesign.com

Sclar Center's All-on-4® Immediate Function Course

It's Unanimous! 98% of the Sclar Center's  All-on-4® Immediate Function Course Participants remarked that this was the best course they ever attended and they felt empowered to implement what they learned!

Register for our next All-on-4® Course November 17-19, 2013 Don't delay only 7 seats Left! Who Should Attend: Restorative dentist, specialists, laboratory technicians and interdisciplinary team members Course Synopsis  Learn the prosthetic, surgical and laboratory proceduresrequired to predictably provide All-on-4® solution for full arch immediate loading for your patients. Learn case selectioncriteria, risk factors, treatment planning & avoid complications Live Procedure Observations Surgery, prosthetic, lab conversion and prosthesis delivery Hands on Training Surgery, prosthetic, lab conversion and prosthesis delivery  Recent All-on-4® Course Testimonials "As a surgeon, I was of course interested in the surgical technique involved in All-on-4 implant treatment, however I also wanted information and hands-on training on the prosthetic, restorative techniques, this was the only course that offered the whole package!" Dr. Charles Chilcoat "I would recommend this course to anyone interested in the All-on-4 technique, both surgeon and restorative dentist.  Dr. Sclar and Dr. Cardenas provide unbiased, evidence-based scientific information on the subject."  Dr. Jordan Davis  "The course is well organized and thorough. This is one course which will enable the participating clinician to execute an All-on-4 case in a precise and definitive manner."  Dr. Ernest Orphanos  "Great sharing and tranfer of knowledge with real-time performance of surgical management." Dr. Vincent Carey "Great presentation demonstrating the marriage of the surgical & restorative components of the All-on-4 protocol.  An unparalleled educational experience."  Dr. Euger Lin  "Excellent course, no questions about the All-on-4 concept were left unanswered ornot addressed." Dr. Kenyon Fort  "This Course is impressive, it allows you to leave with knowledge you can implement in your practice immediately.  This course is a must for all team members to attend."  Dr. Piyush Patel "This course gave me great knowledge of the principles of Immediate Loading with Hands-on Experience. Highly recommend it!" Dr. Edgar Pichardo "The ability to witness live surgery was invaluable. Questions asked and answered in real time."  Dr. Phillip McIver "An Absolute must for Oral Surgeons, restorative dentists and Lab Technicians to seamlessly deliver a complex All-on-Four procedure.  Well worth the trip!"  Dr. Stuart Youmans "One of the Best Courses I have Ever Taken"  Dr. Michael Kolodychak Click here for more information about our Immediate Function Course Click here to register for the November 17-19, 2013 course Click here to see our courses. For more information or phone registration, call Dake Schwarte at the Sclar Center today! 305-913-2467

Meet the Davis Dental Team

The Team of Experts at Davis Dental Welcome You 

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Dr. Dale R. Linton, DDS

Dr. Linton is a graduate of Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, GA. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University. Dr. Dale R. Linton has been practicing dentistry in the Bountiful-Salt Lake City area since 1975 and has been serving his patients, by giving them the highest standard of treatment and care by giving them award-winning smiles. He is deeply committed to continuing education, both as a continual student and a teacher.  He has taught his techniques and high standards of quality in many different countries for the past eight years.  His special interests lie aesthetics, veneers and crown and bridge.  He also practices and teaches Minimally Invasive Dentistry. All of Dr. Linton’s and Dr. Davis’s patients are considered close personal friends and are made to feel comfortable and at ease while receiving the most advanced dentistry available.

Dr. Linton has been inducted, as a Fellow in the American College of Dentistry, the International College of Dentistry, and the Pierre Feuchard Academy and received two Lifetime Achievement Awards. He is a member of the Utah Dental Association, American Dental Association, LDS Academy of Dentistry, and the South Davis Dental Society.

When not in the office Dr. Linton enjoys: spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, SCUBA diving, water skiing, snow skiing, running (three marathons), tennis, golf, painting, and wood work in his shop.

Tandem Beckstrom- Registered Dental Hygienist

Tandem is a northern Utah native.  She graduated at the top of her class with her Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Weber State University.  She has worked in the dental profession for over eight years including the last three with Dr. Linton and Dr. Davis as a dental hygienist. She feels fortunate to in work for outstanding doctors and a remarkable team.  She finds value in building meaningful relationships with her patients and enjoys educating people on their oral and periodontal health.  Patients comment that Tandem makes them feel at ease during their dental experience. To keep up with the ever-changing field of dentistry she stays current by attending continuing education courses. When Tandem is not at work, she stays busy keeping up with her little boy.  She also enjoys baking, reading, camping, four wheeling, playing with her black lab, and going out on the town with her husband.  

Deana Keck- Certified Dental Assistant   Deana is a Certified Dental Assistant and has worked in the profession since 1986.  She began assisting at the Bountiful office in 1992. She is knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of dental care. She enjoys the friendship of the people she works with, the wonderful patients she assists and meeting any challenge set before her. She is dedicated to her profession and values serving those around her.  She has had several opportunities to go on dental service trips to Nuevas Casa Grande, Mexico where she has assisted in giving complimentary dental care to those in need.  Deana has lived in Utah her entire life. She is happily married and together they are raising their family in the Layton area. Snowmobiling, riding bikes, reading and spending time with her family are her favorite pastimes.

Deana Keck- Certified Dental Assistant   Deana is a Certified Dental Assistant and has worked in the profession since 1986.  She began assisting at the Bountiful office in 1992. She is knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of dental care. She enjoys the friendship of the people she works with, the wonderful patients she assists and meeting any challenge set before her. She is dedicated to her profession and values serving those around her.  She has had several opportunities to go on dental service trips to Nuevas Casa Grande, Mexico where she has assisted in giving complimentary dental care to those in need.  Deana has lived in Utah her entire life. She is happily married and together they are raising their family in the Layton area. Snowmobiling, riding bikes, reading and spending time with her family are her favorite pastimes.

Deana Keck- Certified Dental Assistant  

Deana is a Certified Dental Assistant and has worked in the profession since 1986.  She began assisting at the Bountiful office in 1992. She is knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of dental care. She enjoys the friendship of the people she works with, the wonderful patients she assists and meeting any challenge set before her. She is dedicated to her profession and values serving those around her.  She has had several opportunities to go on dental service trips to Nuevas Casa Grande, Mexico where she has assisted in giving complimentary dental care to those in need.  Deana has lived in Utah her entire life. She is happily married and together they are raising their family in the Layton area. Snowmobiling, riding bikes, reading and spending time with her family are her favorite pastimes.

Alyssa Mackey- Dental Assistant  

Alyssa has worked as a Dental Assistant for almost two years and is loving it! Two years ago she was working as a nanny in NYC and when she moved home she soon discovered that the Dental field was the place for her.  Being trained on the job at another Dental office, she has recently joined our team and is very excited about working with Dr. Davis and Dr. Linton.  One of her favorite things about the job are her patients.  She loves meeting new people, getting to know each individual person and helping them.  Alyssa enjoys traveling, movies, reading, being with family and, like all newlyweds, spending time with her husband. 

  

Janet Staples- Practice Manager and Administrator  

Janet has lived in Davis County for the majority of her life. She attended Brigham Young University while excelling in sales management. She became interested in the dental profession in 2003. She has years of experience in customer service and finds her work as an office manager rewarding. She supports the doctors and team who provide the highest level of quality care. She is enthusiastic about cutting edge technology and loves to see the change in patients’ lives through esthetic dentistry. She especially enjoys the opportunity to get to know patients and loves working with a fabulous team.  She enjoys attending her children’s sporting events, running marathons, shopping, gardening, and spending time with her family. 

Neuromuscular Pain Relief and Therapeutic BOTOX

Therapeutic BOTOX to Treat TMJ Pain, Migraines, & More...   

Why choose BOTOX to treat pain? BOTOX is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to prevent TMJ related pain, tension headaches, and migraine headaches. What some patients may not realize is their source of chronic headaches,or migraines, may come from tension in the mouth and jaw area. I commonly see this in patients who grind their teeth or constantly clench their jaw from stress. It is common that patients are not even aware that they are teeth grinders or hold tension in their jaw because it is subconscious behavior. A common symptom that people have is they will wake up in the morning with a sore jaw and a headache. This is usually due to nocturnal grinding which may occur because of excessive stress, syndromes such as obstructive sleep apnea, or even occlusal interferences (a bad bite). BOTOX injections can be a great solution for TMJ related pain and headaches.

See what "The Doctors" have to say about Botox and TMJ:

Migraine Pain and BOTOX from: www.americanhealthjournal.com:  

BOTOX patient testimonial:

“After 15 years of chronic pain from grinding my teeth, the relief is unbelievable." 

I had suffered for over 15 years from grinding my teeth at night (bruxism). My mouth guard was not getting the job done. During periods of stress, I would wake up every morning with headaches and a sore jaw.

Other dentists warned me I was destroying my teeth, but could not give me a solution!

After doing my own research, I learned of a new treatment for bruxism.  The same botox used for cosmetic procedures is injected into the muscles of the jaw, relaxing them.  Unfortunately, it took me three years to find a dentist in Utah that was trained in this procedure.

After my first treatment by Dr. Davis, my relief was immediate and profound.  I can now look forward to waking up in the morning, knowing I won’t be in pain.  It has been a dramatic improvement in my quality of life.

-Wade Paxman Brigham City, Utah