Patient Information
Mission Office Tour New Patient Information Patient Forms First Visit Financial Policy Infection Control Post-Op Instructions Office HoursEmergencies Technologies
Our Mission
Our mission is to get you to a state of maximum dental health so that only periodic checkups and cleanings are necessary. We use state of the art technologies to deliver care, but do so with old fashioned care. Our goal is to exceed your expectations, and provide you with the finest dentistry available. We are committed to continually improving and being on the cutting edge. We offer laughing gas, iPods for music, topical anesthetic preinjection creams, and plenty of patience. We know how stressful going to the dentist can be and will do all we can to make each visit as enjoyable as possible! We are OSHA and HIPPA compliant, and safeguard all personal information; every document with personal information is shredded before disposal in the trash.
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BEEN AMALGAM FREE (NO SILVER-MERCURY) FOR OVER 22 YEARS. WE OFFER GOLD OR TOOTH COLORED BONDING OR PORCELAIN ALTERNATIVES.
Office Tour
New Patient Information
We know how valuable your time is, so you can expedite your first visit by downloading the New Patient Registration Form pages 1 and 2. Please bring the completed forms with you. If you take prescribed medications, please be sure to list them all. If you are covered by Dental Insurance, make sure we have the subscriber's relevant information as well.
We go to great lengths to ensure your comfort and safety. You are welcome to use Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas), as well a listen to music on an iPod for any treatment visit.
Patient Forms
Your First Visit
After we have recieved your completed New Patient Registration Form, your initial visit will consist of a comprehensive examination and any necessary radiographs (X-rays). If you have a current (within the last 3 years) Full Mouth Series (usually about 18 images), we may only need a few specific radiographs. We use Digital Radiography which decreases your exposure to radiation by as much as 90% over the use of traditional films. Your examination will consist of an oral cancer screening and TMJ screening, as well as evaluations of condition of your teeth and restorations (fillings and crowns), the health of your gum and bone (periodontium), your bite (occlusion), and an esthetic evaluation. If teeth are missing, molds be be taken of your mouth so that models can be made. If you have concerns about your mouth, please let us know so that we may address those particular concerns. We also use intraoral imaging so that you can see areas of your mouth of interest. Once all this information is gathered, a second visit is then scheduled for a consult and cleaning with the hygienist. Dr. Schonberg will discuss your treatment plan, alternative plans, consequences, and options.
Financial Policy
We accept most major credit cards such as VISA, AMEX, Mastercard and Discover. We also offer Care Credit, a low interest credit card alternative. Payment is due when services are rendered, but payment plans can be made for extensive treatment plans.
Infection Control
We follow strict OSHA protocols. All our instruments are sterilized and remain bagged and are only opened in your presence. This includes handpieces (drills) as well as hand instruments. Treatment rooms are disinfected after each patient, and new disposable protective barriers placed. We are always gloved, masked, and gowned for mutual protection.
Post-Operative Instructions
Extractions and Oral Surgery
Restorative (fillings and crowns)
Root Canal (Endodontia)
Office Hours
DAY | HOURS |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
Friday | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
*Saturday | 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Emergencies
In case of Emergency when the office is closed, please contact Dr. Schonberg on his cell phone at 201-323-0215. He will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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Technology
We are proud of the advanced technology which our practice uses:
* Digital Radiography (low dose X-rays)
* Kavo Diagnodent (Laser caries detector)
* Vita EasyShade (computerized tooth color/shade analyzer)
* Intraoral Imaging (photos taken inside your mouth)
* Hi-tech endo (Digital apex locators, NiTi files)
* Sapphire Diode Laser