Toys for Tots 2011

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Dr. Walter Hunt

Personal Care Dentistry is an official Toys for Tots drop-off site!

Each year Toys for Tots collects new, unwrapped toys and then distributes them as gifts to children in need. The objectives of the annual Toys for Tots drive are to help children in need experience the joy of the holiday season, to nurture the development of children, to unite members of local communities in a common cause and to contribute to the future betterment of communities. In the 63 years since the Toys for Tots program began, the Marines have distributed more than 419 million toys to more than 195 million underprivileged children.

Tony - Actual Patient here at Personal Care Dentistry

Please join with us in the spirit of giving by donating new, unwrapped toys here at our practice. We will be collecting donations until December 20th, after which we will be delivering them to our local Toys For Tots foundation.

Thank you for keeping our community strong and our children happy this holiday season!

Sincerely,

~ Dr. Walter Hunt and the staff at Personal Care Dentistry

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“Best Place For Dental Care” by the 2011 Readers Choice Awards

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Personal Care Dentistry

“Best Place For Dental Care” by the 2011 Readers Choice Awards 

Dr. Hunt and the entire staff at Personal Care Dentistry want to thank you for voting us as the “Best Place For Dental Care.” We truly appreciate each and every one of you and your confidence in our team year after year.

Dr. Walter Hunt“ I have a truly amazing team and I’m humbled by the readers of the Roseville Review for nominating our office for the 2011 Readers Choice Awards.”

 

 

Personsl Care Dentistry Voted Best Place For Dental Care by Readers Choice Awards

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Why do I fear the dentist?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dr. Walter Hunt

Have you ever wondered why so many people fear the dentist?

I know I have! In fact I have spent well over thirty years helping people overcome their fears. Here are some conclusions I have come to.

Knowledge is power!
First, whether grounded in reality or not peoples fears are real to them. It’s my job to help address and alleviate those fears. Often times all that is necessary is talking with and educating patients about all that is going on. Once all questions have been answered there is less chance for one’s imagination blowing things out of proportion.

You’re the boss!
Secondly, letting my patients know that they are in complete control of the appointment and can stop at anytime and for any reason helps a lot.

Do whatever it takes!
Finally, using a gentle technique along with the proper combination of anesthetics and anxiety reducers (Novocain, Nitrous Oxide, Valium, etc.) is key to providing a relaxed and painless experience for my patients.

At Personal Care Dentistry we will always take the time to make your appointment painless, stress free, and enjoyable!

Dr. Walter HuntDr. Hunt :)

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Autumn Photos from the Lake

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dr. Walter Hunt

Reflections in the Water

Autumn reflection

Taken from my pontoon, looking into the water!

Beautiful photo I took while on my pontoon . It was a beautiful October morning with still clear water and a perfect sun!

 

- Dr. Hunt

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Digital 3D Imaging – Now Available!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Personal Care Dentistry

Technology that helps us to help you!

Galileos 3D Imaging example

Sample image taken by Galileos machine, used to better diagnose and treat conditions.

As part of our on-going commitment to our patients to always use the latest and greatest technology, Personal Care Dentistry has installed Galileos™, a state-of-the-art 3D dental imaging machine! How will YOU benefit? Read on! :)

This 3D imaging scanner has been designed for dentistry. The precise imaging permits us to diagnose from accurate, undistorted, one-tone images. This results in greater diagnostic accuracy and greater diagnostic confidence. However, it means even more than that. 3D offers the ability to enhance treatment planning, and obtain more consistent patient outcomes.

Galileos is also a wonderful patient education tool! For the first time our patients can see their anatomy in accurate, real-life perspectives that allow them to understand their own oral health.

Patient positioning is quick; just relax, and 14 seconds later the scan is complete. Imaging software does the rest. Yes, any view we need, on demand, from the same single scan. Continue reading →

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Grand Cayman Underwater Photography

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Dr. Walter Hunt

Underwater Photography by Dr Walter Hunt, DDS

by Dr. Walter Hunt, DDS

Underwater Anemone

By Dr. Walter Hunt, DDS

This picture was taken off the east coast of Grand Cayman in 1992. It was a rainy windy day and I was diving with my 15 year old son Skip who had just gotten his junior certification. Just getting to the dive site was an adventure and the 40 minute boat ride in 10 foot waves had many in the dive group feeling pretty sick by the time we arrived. Getting under the water was a relief just being out of the rain and wind but there was quite a surge down there to deal with. As we made our way along the ocean floor at 60 feet below the surface I noticed branches of this sea anemone being wildly thrown in one direction and then another by the strong underwater currents. I motioned to my son to hold my legs to try and steady me in the current while I took a few shots. The result is this picture of the anemone with its arms intertwined from the strong back and forth action of the underwater surge!  (thanks Skip!)

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