Dr. Thomas J. Poksay, DMD

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Links We Recommend

Following is a list of links to provide you information about maintaining and increasing your dental health. These are websites to which we refer in our everyday practice. Click on the logo and learn about the products and services that will give you the opportunity to enjoy a healthy, natural beautiful smile for life.

Invisalign and Clear Correct
www.invisalign.com and www.clearcorrect.com

Invisalign and Clear Correct are clear alternatives to braces. The treatment is a series of aligners you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. Since your Invisalign system is custom-made for your teeth and your teeth only you know you'll end up with a smile that truly fits.

CariFree®
www.carifree.com

CariFree/Oral BioTech was developed with the vision of helping patients become cavity-free by assessing risks for dental disease, diagnosing the presence of the bacterial caries infection that causes cavities and treating the infection using preventive medical techniques. Read about how CariFree® products may help you with prevention and wellness care.

Astra Tech
www.astratech.us

Astra Tech develops, manufactures and markets superior dental implants and other advanced medical devices. Click on Patient websites to learn about how Astra Tech can help you!

Arestin for Treating Gum Disease
www.arestin.com

We use Arestin® to deliver treatment directly to the site of infection and help reduce the bacteria that cause periodontal infection. ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is placed inside gum pockets just after your hygienist finishes the scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure. Recent data suggests a possible association between periodontal disease and other health issues including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and preterm low birth-weight babies so this is an important issue in your overall healthcare.

The Oral Cancer Foundation
www.oralcancerfoundation.org

The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and support activities. This site provides you with hundreds of pages of information about the rates of occurrence, risk factors which lead to oral cancer, signs and symptoms, treatments, current research, complications of treatment, nutrition, and current oral cancer related news. It's a valuable website to pass along to family and friends.

VELscope System
store.leddental.com

While the VELscope system can help clinicians discover several types of abnormal tissue in the oral cavity, it is perhaps best known for its ability to assist in the discovery of oral cancer and precancer. We use the VELscope system to detect potential problem areas that otherwise appear normal. We conduct VELscope exams as part of a normal hygiene exam. The exam is only takes 2-to-3 minutes and is completely free of discomfort for you.

Redwood Sleep Clinic, Inc.
www.redwoodsleepcenter.com

Do you or someone you know suffer from snoring? Do you find yourself often tired or falling asleep during the day? Snoring and sleep apnea, a potentially serious medical condition, are two of the more common sleep disorders we help treat. In conjunction with The Redwood Sleep Centers in Novato, we are often able to prescribe and provide a simple oral appliance, similar to a night guard, that can help with sleep problems that have been properly diagnosed by a sleep medicine specialist. Our patient-focused care can help you sleep more soundly.

Kois Center, Advancing Dentistry Through Science
www.koiscenter.com

The Kois Center, LLC offers curriculum involving aesthetic, occlusion, and restorative dentistry. This curriculum is built upon Dr. John C. Kois' mission statement: "Enabling motivated dentists to achieve extraordinary levels, expanding both knowledge and application skills in restorative dentistry. Dr. Poksay is a Distinguished Mentor entrusted with the care and education of others. This mentoring program has enabled many dentists, laboratory technicians and dental assistants to achieve extraordinary levels. Dr. Kois' video on the home page is very informative.

American Dental Association (ADA)
www.ada.org

Go to the ADA and learn about "Breaking News" in dentistry. The site is geared for both dental professionals and the public. Find oral health topics, learning tools, career resources and more.

American Dental Hygienist Association
www.adha.org

The ADHA is a non-profit association designed to advance the profession of dental hygiene through scholarships, research and service in collaboration with the American Dental Hygienists' Association. There is a wealth of information on this website including professional information, research grants and programs, and kidstuff (the Toothfairy Campaign).

Watch Whoopi Goldberg talk about gum disease on "The View."