At Contemporary Dentistry, our first step is to listen to you. We want to hear what you have to say about your oral health. This goes beyond just describing your symptoms. We want to know how you feel, physically and emotionally. Thats because we believe in holistic, patient-centered dentistry. We treat every patient as a whole person, and utilize treatment techniques and approaches that benefit your whole health, not just your dental health.
Most dental patients have some level of anxiety. Thats why we include a dental fear screening questionnaire for every new patient. Even if youre the grin and bear it kind (or, more appropriately, the bare your grin kind), we encourage you to answer the questions honestly so we can help you be comfortable.
Many people think that the only way to deal with dental anxiety is sedation dentistry. We offer sedation dentistry, but we also understand that there are many relaxation strategies short of sedation. If we know the sources of your anxiety, we can help by customizing your treatment.
Of course, we have designed our office to be a superbly relaxing environment, but if there are particular amenities that can make your experience more relaxing, let us know. We can also change communication. If hearing more details helps you relax, we can explain everything minutely. If details make you nervous, we can explain the procedure generally. We can do your procedure quickly, if thats best, or take our time if that helps you relax.
Our dentists strongly embrace the philosophy of patient-centered care. We work hard to anticipate and respond to all our patients needs, and that requires that we be superbly trained in the full breadth of the latest options for your dental procedures so we can offer them to you. Learn about the training and compassion of our dentists.
should be utilized to improve her patients experience, making dental care more efficient, more effective, and more comfortable. To be able to offer her patients the latest technologies in dentistry, Dr. Messer has continued her education at some of the most highly respected training programs in the country, and has worked with some of the most knowledgeable and skilled dental practitioners.
Dr. Anna Belous received her bachelors degree Cum Laude from the University of Rochester, then received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from SUNY Buffalo. She continued her dental studies at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicines Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, before beginning training in advanced cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry at LVI.
Dr. Calcagno, a born and raised Rochesterian, completed his undergraduate degree from St. John Fisher College before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the State University of New York in Buffalo in 1978. Dr. Calcagno is a career-long member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, and the Monroe County Dental Society.
Dr. Alessandro Geminiani is a board-certified periodontist. A periodontist is a recognized specialty in the eyes of the ADA, dedicated to the care and treatment of the gums and bones that surround and support teeth. Among the areas covered by this specialty are gum disease treatment and the placement and maintenance of dental implants.
Dr. Geminiani believes in a holistic approach to dentistry and adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Holistic Dental Association. He uses Ozone Therapy to promote natural healing and uses holistic methods to treat periodontal disease.
Dr. Adriana Palacio is a native of Rochester, NY. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Rochester and a Master of Science degree from Chatham University, she then went on to complete her dental degree at New York University.
