Stokes Dental Care
Sensitive Care for Sensitive People
1310 Tara Hills Drive
Suite F
Pinole, CA 94564
ph: 510.724.6900
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Frequently
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Dental Emergencies After Hours
If I have an after-hour dental emergency, who should I contact?
Answer: Dr. Stokes is on-call for all established patients 24 hours a day/7 days a week. If he is out of the area, Dr. Stokes may refer you to one of his trusted dental colleagues.
The American Dental Association also has emergency tips that may be very helpful.
Comprehensive Dental Care
Why is my first comprehensive checkup appointment so long? I'm used to getting in/out in less than 30 minutes.
Answer: After taking any necessary x-rays, Dr. Stokes will:Review your medical health.
Examine your dental health needs: soft tissue, temporamandibular joint, orthodontic, periodontal, restorative and prosthodontic needs (this will also
include an oral cancer examination.).
Provide you with a treatment plan based on his evaluation. When applicable, our hygienist will also be completing a professional dental cleaning (prophylaxis) and providing oral hygiene instructions.
Because each patient has different needs, we want to make sure to address all your dental concerns.Confidentiality
The confidentiality of my dental information is very important to me. How can I be assured that my dental information is not being shared with others?
It is vitally important that you feel your dental records are kept strictly confidential. Our staff are required to follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and is also required to sign a confidentiality statement as part of their employment.Pediatric Care
Do you see children in your practice?
Answer: Yes, we do. Your toddler-aged child's first visit may involve a "Happy Visit" where we introduce him/her to the dental office, complete an initial examination and pediatric cleaning.
If required, we may refer your child to a pedodontist (a child dental specialist) if Dr. Stokes feels that your child's dental needs are better managed by the specialist.
Of course, it is our goal to make sure your child is comfortable at each and every visit so that they will think positively about their dental health!
Dental MaterialsDr. Stokes explained about the different filling and crown material available. Can I find out more about the materials available?
The Dental Board of California has a Dental Materials Fact Sheet that provides an overview of the types of materials currently used in dental procedures, the benefits and risks and the durability/cost analysis of the materials.
You can ask our staff for a copy of this fact sheet or download the information from the following website:www.dbc.ca.govSterilization
What type of sterilization control do you have in your office?
Answer: We follow stringent OSHA guidelines in disinfecting and sterilizing our instruments and operatories. Our handpieces and instruments are autoclaved after every patient use.
Our sterilizers are spore-tested every week and cultured by an independent agency. We will be happy to show you our sterilization procedures and spore-testing documentation.
1310 Tara Hills Drive
Suite F
Pinole, CA 94564
ph: 510.724.6900
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