Jon Frankel Dentistry

Category Archive: Dentistry

  1. Beautiful People behind a Beautiful Smile

    Beautiful People behind a Beautiful Smile


    Toledo dentist, Jon Frankel is known for designing hundreds of beautiful smiles. Guests breeze in and out, often beaming their smiles at the high tech office. It is as if they were dropping in to visit friends or family. Dr. Frankel credits his skilled and continuously trained team with bringing joy to dentistry.

    Dr. Frankel has recruited a dream team of dental players including associate dentists, registered dental hygienists, expanded function dental assistants, certified dental assistants and office staff administrators.

    Every team member is vital to the oral and dental health each guest. It can be confusing for a guest unfamiliar with inclusion of dental auxiliaries. Dr. Frankel defines each member of his team so you won’t be left asking, “Who was that masked man (woman), anyway?”.

    Certified Dental Assistant

    A CDA is an accredited graduate, board tested and licensed professional whose duties include: Placing sealants, polishing fillings, removing cement, making cytological smears, taking bite registrations, taking impressions for temporary appliances and prepared teeth, cementing orthodontic bands, retraction of the gum tissue with retraction cord and retraction agents, coronal polishing and sore spot adjustment of a denture or partial under supervision.

    Expanded Function Dental Assistant

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    An EFDA is a graduate of a EFDA program, who has passed the State Board and applied for and received permission of practice whose duties include: Preparing teeth for and placement of sealants and restorative material (fillings), aspiration and retraction, intra-oral instrument transfer, preliminary charting, taking impressions for models, custom mouth guards, trays for application of medicaments, application of disclosing agents, caries susceptibility testing, demonstration of oral hygiene instruction, shade selection, application of topical anesthetics, pulp testing, fluoride and topical desensitizing application, application and removal of periodontal dressings, suture removal, placement of rubber dam, intraoral bite registration, radiographs, supportive services such as sterilization procedures, positioning of patient, monitoring vital signs, taking photographs, recording treatment, progress reports, consultations, check, place and remove orthodontic bands and brackets, dry and place medication in pulp chamber and canals during endodontic procedures.

    Registered Dental Hygienist

    A Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist is a graduate of a Dental Hygiene Program, who has passed the State Board, applied for and received permission of practice for duties including: Local anesthesia, periodontal scaling and root planing, soft tissue curettage, administer Nitrous Oxide, Study cast Impressions, place periodontal dressings and sulcular prescribed materials, bleaching of teeth, removal of sutures, prophylaxis, polishing the clinical crowns of teeth, removal of calcareous deposits from crowns and roots of teeth, take radiographs, administer local anesthesia, fluoride application, placement of pit and fissure sealants.

  2. Top Three Questions Asked about Dental Insurance Coverage

    Dental insurance is a helpful bonus but it can be confusing and can appear misleading. Dental insurance is an agreement between the employer and the insurance company to partially pay for certain services. Dental Insurance helps in covering costs but does not intend to cover all costs. Every insurance plan, even within the same insurance company handles things differently. This extensive variety in plans keeps dental office staff and patients asking questions. Here are the TOP THREE!

     

     

     

     

    Your fee is more than what my dental insurance company calls “usual, customary and reasonable or UCR” are you overcharging me?

    When asked by state dental associations how insurance companies determine UCR fees, the companies consistently reply, it is privileged company information that will not be divulged.

    If UCR were based on dental procedures for a specific geographic area it would be “reasonable” but unfortunately it is not unusual for the same insurance company to pay different UCR fees to the same dental office depending on which of the plans the patient is enrolled in. If data was complied accurately all plans, in all insurance companies should have the same usual and customary fees but they do not.

    It appears the insurance companies set artificially low fees in an effort to enhance their profit margins. The result can challenge the trust of a patient toward his dentist. Insurance companies collect as much in premiums as possible, pay out as little as possible and delay payment as long as possible.

    What is “in network” mean?

    Some dental plans only pay for treatment if the dentist is contracted as a provider. Often “in network” plans are so severely discounted dentists are forced to lower the standard of treatment to participate. Dr. Frankel chooses not be participate in these plans.

    Certain network plans allow a patient to be treated by an “out of network” dentist at an additional expense to the patient. Many patients opt for quality care “out of pocket”.

    The staff at Dr. Frankel’s office with do a complimentary benefits check. You will be informed of your responsibility before treatment.

    What is a dental coverage maximum?

    The total annual amount your dental insurance will pay toward treatment is called your maximum. Dental coverage maximums are purported to increase with inflation and the cost of living. In the 1960’s maximums were around $1,000 and many still are. The general range of dental insurance maximum is our area is 1,000 – 3,000 dollars. The average dental crown in the United States was in 1960 was $60.00 and now it is $1,400.00

     

  3. Five Ways a Toledo Dentist Helps Prevent a Broken Heart

     

    Bacteria that cause gum disease are associated with atherosclerosis. Studies have confirmed individuals with higher levels of gum disease causing bacteria also had more severe atherosclerosis, the arterial disease that leads to strokes and heart attacks.

    Jon Frankel Healthy Heart Tips

     


    Visit your dentist regularly to identify gum disease early

    Brush and floss your teeth regularly

    Treat and monitor gum disease right away

    Use an ultrasonic electric toothbrush

    Commit to a healthy lifestyle

  4. Five Questions: Discover Why Migraines Bite

    Does the way your teeth bite together look out of alignment?

    Did you have teeth removed for orthodontic treatment (braces)?

    Do you get frequent sinus infections and sore throats?

    Do you clench or grind your teeth?

    Are you missing back teeth?

    Tension headaches are often associated with frequent, non-stop muscle contraction. The tight feeling around your face and head and accompanying limited blood flow to the area triggers more blood to be sent to the area. This increase results in vascular headaches. Clenching and grinding of teeth and the stress and strain on the jaw hinge drive the head and neck muscles into overtime resulting in a headache.
    Ringing in the ears, facial, neck and shoulder pain, even painful, clicking or popping jaw joints indicate the bite is a problem source.

    If you’ve got the symptoms, Toledo, Ohio Dentist Jon Frankel offers the only non-surgical, non-drug, FDA cleared remedy for migraine prevention, The NTI-TSS (Nociceptive Trigeminal Inhibition – Tension Suppression System).

  5. I love my Dentist and his Ugly Sweater!

    “I love coming here. When is my next appointment?” comments Irene, patient at Toledo Dentist, Jon Frankel. The Dentists and Dental Staff at both Toledo and Maumee, Ohio locations will tell you it is not uncommon to hear similar comments.

    Ugly Holiday Sweaters

     

    The guests at Jon Frankel Dentistry notice something just a little different. It is fun to visit these Toledo area dental offices. The Dentists and Dental Staff genuinely enjoy each other and their patients. This is evident in a recent office Holiday Gathering at Mancy’s Italian Restaurant.

    Dr. Amber Puhl and Dr. Jon Frankel were impressive in Holiday Sweaters.

     

    Rosa and Jason

     

     

    Staff Members including Jason Di Terlizzi and Rosa Arrelano enjoyed each other’s company, fine food, laughter and frankly outrageous attire.

     

     

     

    In the Toledo Area? Don’t miss out on the fun, visit the offices of Jon Frankel Dentistry and Frankel & Puhl Dentistry. Where you find folks committed to make you smile!

    Holiday Smiles from Jon Frankel Dentistry

  6. Craig Saffran knows Health. He knows Dr. Jon Frankel.

    Craig Saffron
    Corporate Director
    Visual Communications & Branding
    System Communications

    Fantastic Practice
    Nov 16, 2011
    As a marketing and advertising specialist I understand what the essence of a brand entails. And how the patient experience makes all the difference between gaining an advocate of your brand or a critic. Dr. Frankel an his team are doing everything right. Beyond the excellent care people have come to expect, the entire staff is pleasant, informative, comforting and excellent at what they do. They pay attention to all the details, so you don’t have to, which makes your experience that much more enjoyable.

  7. Caring Toledo Ohio Dentist Proves Smiling is Contagious

    Toledo, Ohio

    The Halloween Candy Buy-Back is an annual event at Jon Frankel Dentistry.

    Children receive one dollar for each pound of candy donated. The candy is sent to local Toledo Area Troops overseas.

    This year many children donated candy but refused payment. They wanted to send their candy to our Troops. The compassion was palpable. Halloween took on a new meaning, caring.

    Where did the candy go?

    Follow the candy-trail evidenced in a series of recent notes.

    Note from Toledo Mother of Marine overseas:

    I wanted to share with Dr. Frankel and his staff a message that I just received from the coordinator of our care package project. I will be coming in to your office again in a few minutes to pick up another 60 pounds of candy. We will be packing Christmas boxes on Monday, December 5, so this additional supply of candy will be added to those care packages. Thanks again to Dr. Frankel and his staff for contributing to our boxes!

    Note from care package coordinator:

    I received this email from a dear friend over the Thanksgiving weekend. My college friend (who has been a Chaplain in the Army for 20+ years) has a husband in the Army Corps of Engineers who has recently been deployed to Afghanistan for a year. She received a phone call from her husband Friday morning (11/25) with the following comments. It’s directed to our great group of parents who care so much…and yes, that Halloween candy helped! It’s nice to know the packages made it so quickly! Our biggest box was almost 12 lbs., per the Post Office.

    Thanks to Dr. Frankel’s office for their generosity!

    Note from my friend:

    “My husband called me this morning to ask, “who’d you give my name to that would send me a care package?” He was so touched by your kindness and that of your group. I could hear it in his voice—that someone/group would care about his service. He’s already shared the candy which allowed him to meet a bunch of people! He loved the idea of a thanksgiving meal, too! He hasn’t gone thru the other things yet but he was pretty excited. But the thing that stood out was how touched he was by the thoughtfulness and kindness.

    So, thanks for ministering to my husband and subsequently to me. I know that this gift will do far more than just the physical…the warmth will linger for a long time!”

  8. Win A Free Teeth Whitening from Jon Frankel Dentistry at Westfield Mall

    Look for Jon Frankel Dentistry at The Westfield Franklin Park Mall in Toledo, Ohio and sign up to WIN A FREE TEETH WHITENING! The Frankel Kiosk will be available from Black Friday through December 24th. See over Sixty Smile Makeover photographs and read comments from patients. Ask about a complimentary consultation or second opinion.

  9. Dentist buys back Halloween Candy and sends to Local Toledo Ohio Troops Overseas

    Local Dentist Takes a Stand against Sweets this Halloween

    TOLEDO, OHIO – What’s a ghost’s favorite candy? BOO-ble gum!

    One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Jon Frankel Dentistry’s Talmadge Road and Keystone Drive locations and receive $1.00 per pound. Dr Frankel is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and toothbrushes in exchange for cavity-provoking candy.

    “Ditch the candy, that’s what we’re saying. Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Dr. Jon Frankel. “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well.

    Global sugar consumption for kids increases by about 2% annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids teeth are being cared for more than ever. Candy, as well as hurting children’s teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.

    Candy will be collected at Jon Frankel Dentistry at 5012 Talmadge Road, Toledo, Ohio the day after Halloween, Tuesday, November 1st from 3:00 p.m. until 7 p.m. and 4359 Keystone Drive, Maumee, Ohio 43537 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The candy must be unopened. It will then be shipped to Toledo Area Troops overseas.

    Jon Frankel Dentistry emphasizes general family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures. Dr. Frankel is available to provide more information at 419-474-9611, j.frankel@jonfrankeldentistry.com. or on-line at www.jonfrankeldentistry.com.

  10. Local Dental Hygienists "Go Local” for Mandatory Continuing Education

     

    A great education is just around the corner for the Staff at Jon Frankel Dentistry.  Ziad Tohme, DMD, local periodontist, offers accredited, scholarly yet fun and engaging courses in a beautifully appointed classroom at his Toledo, Ohio periodontal office.

    A natural teacher, practitioner and scholar, Dr. Tohme generously offers a variety of courses. The dental professionals at Jon Frankel Dentistry have been to several classes and plan to continue to expand their knowledge and to “learn local”.