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Steven Inaba

Bio

“I’m driven to provide the best care possible for my patients, and believe a lifetime of quality dental care has a tremendous impact on a persons’ overall wellness and quality of life.”


My first three years of college were spent working toward a BS in Microbiology from the University of Washington in Seattle before being accepted to their dental school one-year before most applicants. I graduated from the University of Washington-School of Dentistry in 2005, and now serve as an affiliate clinical faculty instructor overseeing 3rd and 4th year UW dental students.


I have been at Meridian Dental Clinic in Kent, WA since I obtained my dental license. As part of my devotion to the practice of dentistry, I have taken nearly 100 hours of CE every year as part of my professional development. The course topics have ranged from technical, biologic, and scientific aspects of dentistry, to practice and personal development. My lifetime goals are to run an outstanding practice and be a leader and mentor of my peers.


Both of my parents worked in education, so being able to serve as a teacher and mentor at the Dental School allows me to carry the family tradition. I’m also one of the official team dentists for the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team. Outside of the profession I enjoy traveling, watching sports, and staying very active playing soccer, golf, running, and weight training.



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  • Meridian Dental Clinic, American Dental Association

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Annual Dental Cleaning May Be Enough for Some: Study

    MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- For many people, once-a-year dental cleaning may be enough to prevent gum disease that leads to tooth loss, according to a new study.

    "Twice-yearly cleanings have been recommended for over 50 years without supporting evidence,...Full Article

  • 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

  • Steven Inaba
    Steven Inaba answered:
    Should I talk to my dentist if I still feel tooth pain after a root canal?
    While post-operative discomfort following root canal therapy is common, there are times where it can become very uncomfortable. Call your dentist if pain is unbearable or unmanageable with medication. Sometimes a strong anti-inflammatory medication (steroid) can be given to help in these situations....  Full Post
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    Steven Inaba answered:
    Are there alternatives to a root canal?

    It's important to know you always have choices, but sometimes only one of those choices makes sense. For example, you can always choose to delay treatment, but unfortunately with dental diseases time is often an enemy because conditions will worsen. Alternatives to root canal therapy include extracting

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    Steven Inaba answered:
    Will my tooth be sensitive after a root canal?
    The tooth should not be sensitive to hot and cold because the nerve inside the canal has been removed, however, post-operative pain can result after root canal therapy. Discomfort can occur from the infection outside of the tooth, so the tooth might be tender to touch or pressure. The bite might...  Full Post
  • Steven Inaba
    Steven Inaba answered:
    What is a root canal?

    Simply put, a root canal is a filling for the inside of the tooth. When the nerve of a tooth is lifeless or infected, a root canal procedure cleans out the inside of the root and then the canals are filled with a rubbery material called gutta percha. Often times a tooth will need a crown/cap, because

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