Atlanta Dental Solutions Partner With Breakthru House and Action Ministries

Carrie M, one of our patients here at Atlanta Dental Solutions, is heavily involved with the Breakthru House, a long-term treatment facility for women recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. Breakthru House is a member of Action Ministries Inc, a Georgia-based non-profit organization. Thanks to Carrie’s passion for helping these individuals in need, our office was able to help two women who were in a large amount of dental pain. Many thanks to both Dr. Becker who offered his office and materials for after hours use and also to Dr. Chung and Cheron Orth for providing the dental services. Pictured are the two thank you letters that these women sent to us.

Atlanta Community Involvement Spotlight: Youth Dental Education at the Temple Sinai Preschool

At Atlanta Dental Solutions, part of our goal is to improve the Atlanta community’s access to dental care. Dr. Chung’s involvement with Dentistry from the Heart, which we outlined last week, is a great example of how we work to assist these in-need individuals.

However, another key piece of our community involvement is through youth dental education. Every year, Dr. Becker and Cheron Orth, our assistant, visit the local Temple Sinai preschool to educate students on proper brushing and flossing techniques, and the overall importance of taking care of teeth. Building strong oral hygiene habits at an early age are critical to prevention of future dental problems, and balancing this with a healthy diet will contribute to a lifetime of healthy smiles!

Community Involvement Spotlight: Dentistry From the Heart

Besides providing quality dental care to our patients, we at Atlanta Dental Solutions believe it important to give back to our community in Atlanta and surrounding regions. Both of our doctors and the entire team are involved in various community organizations and events.

Dr. Chung, Cheron and Dana are involved with “Dentistry From the Heart”, an annual program across 48 states which provides free dental care to individuals in need. Dr. Chung and Cheron participated in the event last year on November 21st, and Dana will be joining them this year on June 26th for the local event this year at Jones Bridge Dental Care in Alpharetta. Last year’s event provided nearly $46,000 worth of free dentistry to 144 patients. We were proud to volunteer with this wonderful program, and look forward to the next event in June!

The importance of oral cancer screenings at Atlanta Dental Solutions

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients, Drs. Daren Becker & Una Chung provide oral cancer screening services to the Atlanta community, in addition to head and neck screens. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved.

Early detection of pre-cancerous tissue can minimize or eliminate the potentially disfiguring effects of oral cancer and possibly save your life. When discovered early, oral cancers have a 80-90% survival rate. Ask Atlanta Dental Solutions about a thorough oral cancer screening at your next appointment! For more details and facts about this serious disease, visit the Oral Cancer Foundation’s web site, www.oralcancerfoundation.org.