Patient Education

Post-Operative Instructions

Please select the procedure you underwent to read a summary of post-operative instructions. Call us if you have any questions.

• Crown and Bridge
• Dental Implant Surgery
• Extractions
• Fillings
• PAOO/Soft-Tissue Graft Surgery
• Periodontal Surgery
• Root Canal Therapy
• Veneers

Videos

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Articles

• Certified Pet Therapy
• Dental Phobia
• How to Choose a Great Cosmetic Dentist
• Oral Health and Heart Disease
• The Ideal Smile

Research Says Take Supplements of Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K for Bones - Not Biophonate Drugs

Researchers at University of Illinois reviewed 212 studies relating to nutrition and bone health and came to the conclusion that supplements of calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K, along with a good diet, should be the first line approach for anyone concerned about losing bone.  And very unusually – in their press release they openly warned women against taking the commonly-used bisphosphonate bone drugs. Read more.

Links

DC Smiles believes that the following list of links to other related websites will be of interest to you. Please note, however, that the inclusion of a link on this page does not imply that our practice endorses any organization, website, or its contents.

• American Dental Association (ADA)
• Astra Tech Dental
  
• DirectoryDental.com
• iBraces
  
• Invisalign
• Florida Plastic Surgery Institute
  
• National Institute of Dental and Cranial Research (NIDCR)
• Potomac Plastic Surgery
  

Recommended Professionals

It is with pleasure that we recommend the following professionals in an effort to provide you with excellent service and quality medical and cosmetic care.

Michael Olding, MD, FACS

Chief Division of Plastic Surgery
Director, Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center
Medical Faculty Associates
2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
9th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
202.721.3241
dccosmeticsurgerycenter.com

Houtan Chaboki, MD

Medical Faculty Associates
Department of Surgery, 6th Floor
2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.741.3409
potomacplasticsurgery.com

Dr. Patricia Petitt, DO, MPH

Lite Touch Medical Spa
4211 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 200
Chantilly, VA 20151
703.466.0733
litetouchvirginia.com

Call our conveniently located Washington, DC, or Old Town Alexandria, VA, dental office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation or second opinion visit. Dr. Singer will assess your current level of oral health, discuss your goals for your smile, and recommend a unique and practical treatment plan specifically for you. Outside of Washington, DC, and Alexandria, VA, we serve Arlington, Fairfax, Springfield, Burke, and surrounding areas.