Bisphenol-A Dental Materials
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.
DiMauro Family Chiropractic
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.
Levels Of Dentistry
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.
