Bobette has been a dental assistant for 25+ years and her passion for it shows. It is common for our patients to express how much she has helped them make their dental care a positive experience. Her warm personality and love for people are noticeable from your first encounter. A desire to learn the latest in advancements in dental care and technology are what first attracted her to Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry.
Since joining our team she has completed hundreds of hours in continuing education with Dr. Peterson. Topics including Comprehensive Aesthetic Occlusal Reconstruction, Critical Steps for Physiologic Success, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Practical Advanced TMD, The Physiologic Treatment for OSA, Physiologic Orthodontics, Laser Training and Certification for Er:Yag and Nd:Yag lasers as well as NightLase and SmoothLase Certification.
Originally from Idaho, she has lived in Utah for 28 years now. She is a proud mother of a wonderful daughter who was recently married and lives in Hawaii. We are all exited for her to welcome her first grandchild later this year! In her spare time she loves to ski, golf and travel.
Teresa has received training through the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, having completed course work in neuromuscular dentistry, metal free restorations, and dynamic team concepts. She is a graduate of the JP Consultants Institute in advanced diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. Teresa has studied biological dentistry through the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. She has completed laser certification through the Academy of Laser Dentistry, is trained in the use of CO2, diode, Nd:Yag, and Er:Yag lasers to enhance the outcome of periodontal therapy.
You may have heard of the controversy surrounding silver/mercury fillings. There have been many statements made that they may be harmful. I would not have a new silver filling placed in my mouth or that of my family. There are many other restorative materials that are far superior without the worry of mercury toxicity.
If we are placing a restoration in a back tooth, and it is not in an area that takes a great deal of biting force, we will generally place a tooth-colored one (composite resin). These have many advantages over silver fillings. Obviously one tremendous advantage is they look just like the tooth. Also, since they are chemically bonded to the tooth, they do not weaken the tooth like silver fillings can.
We put a lot of effort into our composite restorations. First of all, since it is critical that the area is perfectly isolated we will almost always place a rubber dam on the tooth, which will act like a raincoat. It keeps moisture away from the tooth while we work on it, and it keeps our materials out of your mouth.
Then the bonding process takes about 12 separate steps. These are all very critical and must be done precisely or the bond is weakened. In most of my fillings I am utilizing the Er:Yag Fotona laser. Besides often eliminating the need for you to receive a shot, it has the added benefit of providing a better tooth surface to bond to. When we place the restoration we use 2 4 different types of materials. We place one type in the deeper parts of the tooth to provide ideal strength and others on the chewing surface that polish nicer and do not wear down very easily. These are critical steps to insure the longest lasting restoration, but unfortunately are rarely done by most dentists.
All of these steps take far more skill and more time is involved. This means the initial cost to place a composite restoration may be higher than a silver filling. But in the long term, they will prove to be far more economical since the tooth is less likely to need expensive treatment (such as a crown) at a later date.
We are very excited about the advances in the science of dentistry and work very hard to be able to provide the very latest in techniques and materials for you. We believe that the more you know about what we are doing, the more you will appreciate it.
There has been some increased interest in BPA in dental materials since a small article appeared in USA Today. You may recall that BPA is a chemical that was shown to be released from some water bottles, especially when hot water was placed in them. This chemical has the potential for causing some health problems that could be potentially serious. This is not a new concern for the dental profession since there was a similar article that appeared in the dental literature in 2008.
A couple of points were made in the article that are very important to review. This gets a little complicated, but there are some very important considerations and we are talking about you and your childrens health. In the article they differentiated two different compounds that dental materials could be made from. Bis-Dma and Bis-Gma. In the article they pointed out that only the Bis-Dma seemed to release BPA into the saliva for about 3 hours. BisGma is a completely different molecule and did not break down to BPA.
There are still dental sealants on the market today that contain Bis-Dma (mainly Delton by Dentsply). In Dr. Paul Petersons office we have never used a sealant that contains Bis-Dma. In fact we dont actually use a sealant material for our sealants. We use a permanent restorative material in the form of a flowable composite. Studies have found that it is a stronger material and tends to last longer in the teeth.
I went back to check the materials that we use in our office and NONE of the materials contained Bis-Dma. There is actually a good reason for it that has nothing to do with BPA. The Bis-Gma material have some better characteristics for how we use them and have therefore become much more common in the more expensive materials. Since that is all we use, it has not been an issue in our office.
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a year ago
Dr Peterson makes my teeth beautiful!
Tyler Clark
a year ago
Dr. Peterson is not just a Dentist... he is an artist in the medium of teeth. His staff is top notch and super friendly. appointments where on-time and painless and my identity was kept confidential which is important because I'm kind of a big deal. Thank you Dr. Peterson and staff I love my new Smile I hope you see it on screen real soon (wink-face).
sean omalley
a year ago
Great!!!!!
Denise Wood Darder
a year ago
Every visit is exceptional! Well trained staff, friendly, professional and . Last visit was unplanned and Dr P and team were so accommodating and spent the time to resolve my needs . They never rushed or made me feel like I disrupted their busy schedule. They are awesome!! Kristi is wonderful and patient!!
Kelli McDonald
2 years ago
I love Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr Peterson and co. have always done an amazing job. I am very impressed with the quality of care and attention to detail. Thank you!!!
anna moses
2 years ago
Dr. Peterson and staff are amazing! First visit was very thorough and comprehensive. The staff is exactly as described in other posts. They are very friendly and welcoming.Dr Peterson is very knowledgeable and explains everything in a way that is easy to understand. I can't wait to start the process!!
Patricia Peterson
2 years ago
Dr. Peterson is the best! He takes the time to listen and diagnose. He truly wants to help solve your problems. I have a balance issue and he is exploring an area that my neurologist has not considered. I have an overbite that overtime has caused a postural issue. He gives me hope for answer that not require another medication with side effects.
Ivy Huynh
2 years ago
I honestly can't write a review that would do Dr. Peterson and his staff justice. Dr. Peterson took over my case (controlled arch) when I moved to SLC from Florida. I've been going to Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry for a little over a year now, nearing the end of my treatment, and it's been a great experience. Dr Peterson is meticulous and extremely passionate about his work. He explains his thought process to his assistant as he works so it's nice to hear all the things he's taking into consideration as he uses this or that wire or decides to put a power chain somewhere. In addition to being extremely good at what they do, everyone there is so wonderful and friendly. I really can't say enough good things about them.
Val Green
2 years ago
Its like a party every time I go in for a cleaning!
Cheryl Richardson
2 years ago
Some people ask why my whole family has been converted to going to Park City to get our dental work done, but Dr.Peterson's work is worth every mile! He uses lasers instead of drills for many cavities, which has eliminated the need for shots in many cases and causes less trauma to the structure of the tooth. Dr. Peterson uses top notch materials and procedures. The drive to Park City takes less time (about 20 minutes from South Salt Lake) than driving through the lights and traffic to many of the dentists in Salt Lake Valley, and the ride is beautiful.
mitchel burns
2 years ago
Dr. Peterson cares about his patients. Spends plenty of time to get great results. Great staff! And as a bonus, they are always on time. :-)
Teresa Barjenbruch
2 years ago
Dr Peterson & his team always give exceptional service!!
Abby Thompson
2 years ago
Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry is the best! I would recommend this practice to anyone who wants to beautify their smile. I had a Smile Makeover done (specifically an upper lip frenectomy, gum shaping, and botox). As you can tell from my before and after pictures, these procedures have drastically changed my smile. Before getting this work done, I disliked the happiest photos of myself because I would be smiling the hardest (aka the gummiest) in them. Now my smile is even, no longer gummy, and beautiful! Every person in their staff is fantastic and will make you feel welcome every time you visit. In fact, they're so nice I was sad to be told I didn't need to come back to the office after my latest appointment :) Thanks Dr. Peterson and everyone at this practice for making me look and feel beautiful!
Karissa Hendrickson
2 years ago
We love this office! Dr. Peterson and his staff are friendly and so easy to work with!
Louise Mahoney
2 years ago
Dr. Paul Peterson and staff are committed to providing excellent service and although my TMJ issues were daunting, they are making the process of restoring my mouth a comfortable experience. I saw several doctors before settling on Dr. Peterson in 9/21. I have confidence in his team as they are all very professional and have taken the time to explain their advanced, cutting edge approach to me. I recommend them highly.
Gregory Huntsman
2 years ago
if you are seeking the best, this is the man! he strives for perfection, exactly what you want in this field thank you sir!
Sara Hurley
2 years ago
Dr. Peterson and his team are incredible. Our daughter chipped her tooth on vacation with another family two days before Christmas. Teresa was in constant communication with us in California and the staff made special accommodations to meet our daughter in the early morning on her way to the airport to repair her tooth. Dr. Peterson and Babette's bedside manner made my daughter feel at home and Dr. Peterson's cosmetic excellence is on full display as you cannot tell my daughter's tooth was ever chipped.
Bobette Charboneau
2 years ago
Best Dentist ever!!! Love you guys!
Mark T. Anderson
2 years ago
Absolutely awesome. Best dentist, best staff and good friends.
Duane Mueller
2 years ago
Dr. Peterson and his staff are professional and caring.
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