Dr. Kurowskis treatment philosophy is based on the study of people with beautiful smiles in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, that have retained their natural teeth with little wear. This physiological model of oral function, comfort, esthetics, and health can help you protect your teeth from aging wear, breakage, loosening, and loss. Patients who experience tooth sensitivity, worn and/or broken teeth, jaw joints discomfort and/or popping, headaches, neck or shoulder tightness, or sleep apnea are experiencing a breakdown of their chewing system and skeletal alignment. Dr. Frank Kurowski focuses in diagnosing and treating the underlying causes of why your teeth wear/break, or why you have joint discomfort. His goal is to help each patient retain all of their teeth all of their lives, if possible, in maximum comfort, function, health, and esthetic beauty.
We are proud to provide a comfortable facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. For this reason, our office meets and surpasses all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) standards. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family.
Dental treatment is an excellent investment in an individuals medical, aesthetic and psychological well being. Your teeth should last a lifetime, and financial considerations should not be an obstacle to obtaining this important, life-enhancing care. We are always available to answer your questions and/or assist you in any way we can.
Insurance Considerations: Dr. Kurowski works for you, not your dental insurance company. Our practice does not diagnose or provide therapy and treatment based on dental insurance allowances. Diagnoses and treatment will be based on Dr. Kurowskis judgment and experience, as well as your desires and wishes. Dr. Kurowski and team will partner with you allowing you to make the final decision regarding your dental health.
Financial Considerations: We request payment on date of service. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, Debit, personal checks, and cash. We can accept assignment from most insurance plans as long as they allow you the flexibility to choose an out of network provider. Any balance not covered by insurance is the responsibility of the patient.
Merging his love of science, medicine, and working with his hands,Dr. Kurowski received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) in 1996 in California from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, a school of dentistry renowned for its research and clinical excellence.He keeps current with new and emerging procedures through continuing education courses.
Dr. Kurowski studied and is an Alumnus from The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, FL, completing all of their Continuing Education Continuums.The Pankey Institutes philosophy focuses on Comprehensive Dentistry, and when appropriate, full mouth rejuvenation.
Dr. Kurowski also studies with the OBI Foundation for Bioesthetic Dentistry, a school of dentistry that focuses on common concerns such as worn or chipped teeth, recurrent headaches, neck, shoulder pain, pain in the jaw joint, and grinding or clenching of a patients teeth. One or more of these conditions may be indicators for chewing system disharmony. Dr. Kurowski identifies the root causes of the pain, wear, and aging of the patient's teeth before prescribing a plan of therapy and smile rejuvenation.
He keeps current with dental standards of care, new and emerging procedures, and technologies through continuing education courses and study clubs.In addition to averaging 50 plus hours of official continuing education course work each year, he also participate in numerous study clubs presenting comprehensive dental cases and assisting in clinical teaching with colleagues of general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery.
While Dr. Kurowski enjoys all aspects of dentistry, he particularly enjoys rehabilitating patients with worn teeth, TMJ disorders, and periodontal disease.He also enjoys diagnosis, hand waxing, and fabricating dentures for his patients, especially for those patients that have never had a custom set of dentures, so they can speak, eat, and smile again with confidence.
A native of Jefferson County, Dr. Kurowski graduated from Ballard High School, then completed his undergraduate work at Drake University, in Des Moines, Iowa.After completion of the United States Navys Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, he accepted a commission as a U.S. Navy Ensign.He served four years as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard a guided missile frigate, the USS Taylor, FFG 50, deploying with NATO in the Atlantic, and to the Persian Gulf.
In case you are wonderinga DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) and DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) are similar degrees, and have the same education and curriculum requirements to graduate as a General Dentist.Its up to the states to determine which degree is awarded.