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Peter Barnett

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Dr. Barnett has been a dentist for over thirty years with extensive involvement in both clinical aspects of dentistry and the business of dentistry. He is a graduate of Colgate University, the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, The Wharton Graduate School of Business and the University of Rochester Eastman Institute of Oral Health. He is a former Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and a former Board Chairman of the National Association of Dental Plans, the industry wide association of dental benefit companies. He has also served as a long term Board of Directors member of CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, the developer of Periostat the first systemic drug to treat periodontal disease. Dr. Barnett focuses his practice now on holistically caring for oral systemic issues including TMD, periodontal care and sleep disorders.

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  • dentistry

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • Peter Barnett
    Peter Barnett answered:
    Should I talk to my dentist if I still feel tooth pain after a root canal?
    Certainly, the continuing presence of pain after the root canal may indicate the continuing presence of infection that may need to be treated more aggressively. If it's not treated, it could lead to bigger problems for you.  Full Post
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    Peter Barnett answered:
    Will my tooth be sensitive after a root canal?
    A root canal is usually an infection and just as infections in other part of our bodies take time to heal and are sensitive during that healing process a root canal can be sensitive as well. Even though the cause of the infection is removed in the root canal procedure, the infection is still healing...  Full Post
  • Peter Barnett
    Peter Barnett answered:
    What is dental bonding?
    Dental bonding uses tooth colored composite filling materials to cover the front surface of teeth to improve tooth shape among other reasons. The same tooth colored materials that are used in tooth colored fillings are used to bond teeth. Bonding may close spaces, build up teeth that are too small...  Full Post
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    Peter Barnett answered:
    Will having dental bonding hurt?
    Dental bonding does not hurt; in most cases no anesthesia is necessary to perform the procedure. In most cases the part of the tooth that is being worked upon is not sensitive so there is no pain associated with bonding.  Full Post
  • Peter Barnett
    Peter Barnett answered:
    What type of dentist performs root form dental implants?
    Implants can be placed by either a general or specialist dentist. Specialists who place implants include oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists and endodontists. The type of dentist that performs the implant is less important than the training and experience of the dentist placing the implant...  Full Post
  • Peter Barnett
    Peter Barnett answered:
    Does dental insurance cover screening methods for detecting oral cancer?
    Some insurance companies do cover oral cancer screenings. It is a rare occurrence but some plans do so. Regardless of whether your plan covers it, they may have a contracted rate that represents a savings from the standard fee at a contracted dental office. In any case oral cancer screenings are...  Full Post