Dr. Theresa Caruana grew up in St. Clair Shores. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene in 1988 from the University of Michigan. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 1992. Watch introduction video
Dr. Audra Herman grew up in Clinton Twp. She attended Grand Valley State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. She then attended the University of Michigan School of Dentistry graduating in 2006. Upon graduating Dr. Herman completed an internship focused on oral surgery. Watch introduction video
It is well known that exercise is essential for good health. Can it harm your teeth in the long run? A number of studies have linked fitness and exercise habits with increased risks of tooth decay and erosion. Some of...
Sealants are often thought of as a treatment for children, but adults can also benefit from them. Sealants are used to protect our teeth by sealing the deep grooves and crevices in the chewing surfaces. According to a study performed...
The American Dental Association recommends that all patients schedule routine six-month check-up exams. This is particularly important for growing children. Their mouth is constantly changing, and they are often more prone to tooth decay. It is vital to establish the...
A top priority of our dental team has always been to preserve and protect your health and safety. As usual, we continue to follow all guidelines set forth by OSHA and the ADA in order to provide a clean, safe, environment in which to protect your health, both oral and otherwise. We are in this together.
Proper handwashing is one of the most important measures our team takes to prevent the spread of infection. For routine dental exams and nonsurgical procedures, we wash thoroughly with water and hand soap upon entering and leaving each treatment room, and ask our patients to wash as well. Both staff and patients are pre-screened for Covid-19 symptoms, prior to entering the practice, including taking temperatures.
All clinical staff wheres full length face shield and all front desk staff where surgical masks. We have aerosol extraction units that help reduce aerosols during procedures. Air Purifiers are also stationed and running in each treatment room.
We possess and use all necessary protective equipment, including face masks, gloves, protective shields, and protective clothing. Our protocols involving Personal Protective Equipment is designed to protect everyone in our practice, both patients and staff, from exposure to infectious agents.
We clean and then sterilize all instruments and equipment (that are sterilizable) between each patient. We thoroughly disinfect all areas and items in our treatment rooms after each patient, using the most effective disinfectant available on the market.