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Dr. Frank is President of the Woburn Host Lions Club 2009-2010.
The Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind and visually impaired. The Lions are also involved in a variety of other activities to improve their communities, help people in need, provide educational materials, and develop youth programs.
http://www.woburnlionsclub.org
Below are some photos from various Woburn Host Lions Club events.
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Dr. Frank DiMauro has been asked to join the Spear faculty club. The Spear faculty club is a exclusive group of doctors who have completed the Spear Mastery continuum and who assist in and mentor Spear education courses. Dr. Frank has demonstrated skills in mentoring and has been asked to be a lead mentor.
Spear education courses are presented at Scottsdale center for Dentistry. The premiere dental continuing education facility with state of the art technology and an atmosphere that exudes higher learning. The embodiment of Spear education, Dr. Frank Spear has become a leader in restorative and esthetic dentistry through simplifying complex procedures into predictable and respectable results. A gifted communicator and passionate speaker, he effectively conveys his technologies and thought strategies. He has inspired thousands of dentists to change the way they practice and by extension to transform their lives and their patients lives.
Like the detective work of the investigators on the CSI television
series, attention to detail is the hallmark of a comprehensive dental evaluation.
Check out the October 2009 DSI: Multidisciplinery Treatment Case Study.
Congrats to Barbara and Amy from Dr. Frank’s office who are new co-chairs for the Middleton Pumpkin Festival. Check out a recent article in The Salem News titled, Great Pumpkin comes to Middleton.
Recently, national and local media have published reports regarding the health concerns over Bisphenol-A and its use in plastic bottles, cans and home electronics. Unfortunately, the general category of “dental sealants” has been incorrectly added to the items of concern.
Dental Sealants and materials use a material called Bis GMA. Bis GMA is a very stable resin monomer, whereas, Bisphenol A Dimethacrylate is a much less stable resin monomer. Although the names are similar, the chemicals are not. Bis GMA is well known, well established, and has been widely used by many dental manufacturers since the sixties. Bisphenol A Dimethacrylate is not used in the materials used in this dental office. We pride ourselves in using quality products and materials to provide the highest quality of dentistry.
HISTORY:
DiMauro Family Chiropractic was established in January, 2008. Dr. Michael DiMauro is the President/Owner and treating chiropractic physician. Dr. DiMauro has owned and continues to operate Bay State Chiropractic & Sports Injuries, Inc. in Lawrence, MA. since 1997 and has opened DiMauro Family Chiropractic as a second clinic in Middleton, MA.
Dr. DiMauro
Dr. DiMauro has been serving the Lawrence community since 1995 after completing his education with a B.A. degree from Merrimack College and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. He is presently licensed in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Since that time, Dr. DiMauro has continued his post-graduate education, earning additional certifications and has earned a Diplomate degree in Sports Injuries. He is presently a Diplomat of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Certified Graston Technique provider and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He has completed advanced training in Whiplash Injuries through Spine Research Institute in San Diego and has been certified to perform Impairment ratings utilizing the fourth and fifth editions of the AMA Guides to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. He is presently team Chiropractor for the Mill City Maulers semi-pro football team of the New England Football League.
TREATMENT:
Our office is fully equipped to provide multiple services. In addition to chiropractic manipulation, support therapies including EMS, ultrasound, intersegmental traction, flexion and distraction, heat, ice and soft tissue therapies are also available. We offer a full range of rehabilitation programs including low-tech programs using therabands and therapeutic exercise balls to high-tech programs using progressive resistive exercise equipment, Schwinn airdyne cycles and a treadmill to design exercise programs for all ages and abilities.
In the best interest of our patients, we do refer them to other physicians including orthopedists and neurologists if necessary and for imaging procedures.
STAFF:
Our support staff is trained in all aspects of handling our patient’s care, including billing. Continuing education is also provided to our staff to provide the highest quality of care. Our staff is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 2-6
Tuesday 9-12 2-6
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9-12
Friday 2-6
Dr. DiMauro is available for emergency appointments and plans to add more hours as the practice expands.
LOCATION:
DiMauro Family Chiropractic is conveniently located at 69 South Main Street (Route 114) in Middleton, MA. Near the intersection of Route 62 between Angelica’s restaurant and in Middleton Golf course.
PARKING:
We have plenty of parking spaces in the rear of the building. We also have reserved handicapped parking spaces in the front of the building as well as handicap wheelchair ramp accessibility.
There are four basic kinds of practices, with many variations of these four themes.
Level I – Elemental Dentistry
The level I dental practice is characterized by seeing many patients, and the focus is crisis management. Patients come in with an apparent need, and only want to have the problem fixed. There is little or no time for relationships. This type of practice is structured like an emergency room, and is concerned with affordability, takes all kinds of insurance, and joins as many PPO’s and HMO’s as necessary to provide sources to maintain a high volume of patients.
Level II – Mechanical Dentistry
In this type of practice, there is always inadequate time for relationship building with the patients. This practice does “smile makeover” or whatever is hot in the marketplace. The level II dentist is similar to the level I dentist with the exception that the level II dentist looks to do more crown and bridge, implants, and veneers. The focus is still disease treatment. I started as a level II dentist. I have dedicated myself to advanced training in TMJ, occlusal bite therapy and advanced crowns, implants, and dentures. I developed a vision for my practice to provide comprehensive optimal care.
Level III — Biologic Dentistry
The biologic dentist is as concerned about the cause of disease as the repair of the defects. This dentist focuses on the creation of health, rather than simply treating effects. A vision or picture of health is seen by the dentist, which becomes the foundation of the entire practice. Also, a big part of this practice is an all-encompassing preventive program. The following characterizes a level III practice.
1.) Individualized patient interaction and value clarification prior to treatment
2.) Master plan for each and every patient
3.) Quality is the constant and time a variable
The level III practice does value clarification, not manipulation. It is outcome oriented, not event driven. Focus is on the creation of health, rather than the treatment of disease. Level III is about health, and is: Co-discovery, Co-planning, Co-development of health and treatment, and Co-operation – essence of a win-win relationship.
Level IV – Whole Person Dentistry
The dentist plans dental treatment to fit the patient’s values, lifestyle and quality of life. Level IV dentistry is a logical extension or development process of a level III practice. Level IV dentistry is biologically sound, technically excellent – esthetic and functional complete mouth rehabilitation. It includes: complex periodontal treatment, complex orthodontics, complex endodontics, mucostatic partial dentures, osseointegrated implants, sophisticated occlusal therapy, complex maxillofacial surgery, and complex prosthodontics.
The dentist, team and patient work together to “create something different” and that difference is biological health. I am committed to improving our practice to provide Level IV, whole person dentistry.
Frequently dentists are asked about the causes and treatment for halitosis (bad breath). If you tell your dentist about your concerns and then experience a comprehensive evaluation, it is very likely that some discussion will follow that addresses your concerns.
Most commonly, oral odors are created by food you have eaten or periodontal (gum) disease. Other causes can be sinus infections, chronic gastroesophogeal reflex, anorexia, bulimia, and diabetes. Smoking and alcohol can cause odors as well.
Foods such as garlic and onion contain large molecules that are responsible for their odor. These large molecules must be excreted fully before the odor is gone. Unfortunately, they are removed from your body by way of your lungs. It can take as long as 24 hours before the odor is gone. Regardless of how carefully and thoroughly you brush, floss, and use mouthwash, the odor does not go away; it is only masked. It will return until all of the molecules are expended through your lungs.
Sinus infections are characterized by pain, fullness in the sinus area, and a thick mucous like discharge. A bacterial infection can cause a foul odor. Once the infection is treated, the odor will go away.
Diabetics often have a breath odor that is caused by ketoacidosis, a condition that occurs when their sugar/insulin balance is out of control. This odor has been characterized as smelling like acetone.
Chronic gastric (stomach) conditions and bulimia can lead to changes in the body chemistry that create a sour breath odor which also can be chronic.
Physicians treat all of the above systemic conditions. Dentists can help you determine what might be contributing to breath odors and even help you find the appropriate physician to treat the underlying causes.
Odors caused by poor oral hygiene and periodontal diseases are the easiest to treat. Frequently, they can be treated simply by hanging the way you care for your teeth and mouth. If periodontal disease is the cause, the disease must be treated but when the disease is under control, the odor goes away.
Mouthwashes only mask odors for a short time. If you have persistent odor, consult with Dr. Frank to explore the possible causes.
By Mary Osborne
In the 1960’s Dentistry believed periodontal disease was caused by calculus. Inflamed gum tissue was described as being like the skin on our finger if it had a splinter in it. Dentists believed their only recourse was to remove the calculus deposits every six months, and they assumed most people would experience some level of periodontal disease as they aged. This belief was a mechanical model for treating periodontal disease.
During the seventies and eighties we understood that periodontal disease was caused by bacterial plaque. We told our patients that if they could break up the plaque before it began to destroy the supporting structures of their teeth they would have healthy gums. Once the disease began, we saw it as a gradual degenerative process. Patients were told to have their teeth cleaned more often than six months, because it was needed to break up the bacterial colonies. This was primarily a chemical model for treating periodontal disease.
Our understanding of periodontal health and disease continues to grow and change. We understand the importance of mechanical removal of hard and soft deposits. We see patients with no plaque that have acute disease, and yet we see patients with heavy plaque and little or no disease. The disease is seen as site specific and episodic. We now have a better understanding of the patient’s bite and its effect on periodontal health. Finally, some people are genetically more susceptible to gum disease.
Additional risk factors contributing to periodontal disease are stress, malnutrition, smoking, diabetes and even pregnancy. In this integrative model we are partners in caring for your teeth and gums as part of your total health. We focus our appointment on the way the oral conditions are presently and how they may change over time. After our assessment we recommend a plan to return to health because we are now finding oral health is directly related to our general health. We are here to help you understand the many changing factors of oral health and to shift from thinking of oral health as an absolute, to one of total well being.
