Bend’s Choice FOR COMPLETE DENTISTRY

The education taught at The Kois Center is based on independent scientific evidence reviewed every year. Consequently, as the reviewed evidence evolves, clinical protocols evolve, and our practice evolves. We’ll always strive to offer effective, evidence-based protocols to facilitate predictable, successful outcomes for our patients.

One of my favorite parts of dentistry is providing a comprehensive exam, essentially taking someone on a tour of their mouth with the aid of photographs. Most patients tell me they’ve never had an exam so thorough, and it stimulates a collaborative discussion, allowing our patients the opportunity to make informed decisions about the possibilities for their healthcare, and how we may assist on the journey to their overall wellness.

From toddlers to the elderly, our skilled dental team is familiar with the unique needs of every patient, no matter their age. Our goal is to develop great oral habits for all our patients that will last them a lifetime.

Sedation dentistry is an excellent treatment for patients with extensive dental needs, or who are concerned about anxiety, difficulty getting numb, or sensitive teeth.

Many everyday things like coffee, tea and wine can significantly dull teeth. Smile-whitening enables us to significantly brighten your smile for that dazzling white smile you deserve.

Plastic whitening trays will be made from models of your teeth. You will then place a special whitening gel in each tray and wear the trays in your mouth for several hours per day. (Many patients wear their trays after dinner and before bed.) A significant change in tooth color is usually seen in just four to six weeks.

The common silver filling contains mercury. Dr. Lee uses the highest-quality biocompatible, tooth-colored restorations to create healthy, beautiful smiles. Since the composite material adheres directly to the tooth enamel, less preparation of the tooth is required before using it. This means it is more durable and provides a more natural-looking result.

Our use of digital x-ray technology reduces your radiation exposure and eliminates the use of chemicals. It’s better for you and the environment.

It's also easy for you to see what the doctor sees. Your digital x-ray can be seen on a computer screen located next to your dental chair. This helps you understand your needs and make informed choices about your treatment.

Cosmetic dentistry is oe of the most cost-effective ways to improve your appearance. A beautiful, bright, healthy smile will increase self-confidence and overall life satisfaction.

Cosmetic dentistry includes things like tooth-colored restorations, dental implants, and crowns. We have many options, so please call us today!

Dental implants are a great option for replacing missing teeth, improving chewing ability, eliminating bridges, and replacing dentures.

Several implants may provide a base for a series of artificial teeth known as a fixed bridge. Implants can even be used to secure a full set of removable dentures for people who have no remaining natural teeth.

Our practice can perform a quick, painless one-minute screening to determine your risk for cavities. If harmful decay-causing bacteria are identified, treatment of this infection may be recommended.

Patient comfort is important to us, so we are proud to offer the latest technology in providing anesthetic. The WAND makes the injection more comfortable for the patient as it emits a balanced flow of anesthetic through the tissue.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway completely collapses, blocking airflow into the lungs. The harder one tries to breathe, the tighter the airway seals. This airway obstruction persists until the brain partially awakens the person, unconsciously closing the jaw and returning the tongue and throat to a normal position.

We offer effective, nonsurgical relief from sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders—including snoring. Ask us how you can get the restful, healthy sleep you’ve been missing.

To our dental patients and local community,

We are excited to have the opportunity to welcome you back! Our office has always utilized personal protective equipment (PPE) that has exceeded all the CDC guidelines, however, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic we have instituted additional guidelines and protocols to ensure your safety.

You will see many changes, as we have new ways of scheduling your appointments and managing your insurance and financial transactions. First, we are conducting a pre-entrance health questionnaire over the telephone for all patients entering the clinic. It is required that we complete this questionnaire prior to your appointment. We will have to reschedule your appointment if we are unable to complete this step. Below is a list of some of the enhanced precautions we have taken to protect you in addition to extensive team training on infection control and patient management procedures.

• Personalized arrival procedures to guide you from your car directly to treatment rooms to eliminate contacting surfaces.
• Maintain distancing in the reception area for essential caregivers and parents of minors if they cannot wait in a vehicle or outside the clinic.
• Removed magazines and items that can harbor or transfer germs of any kind. An automated hand sanitizer unit is positioned at the front door of our clinic.
• We request a mask to be worn by all patients upon entering the office.
• Installed sneeze guards at the reception area.
• Require hand washing and hand sanitizing before all appointments by our team and by our patients.
• Introduce a pre-procedural mouth rinse used by all patients to reduce exposure to germs.
• Require all team members to undergo periodic testing for COVID-19 for the earliest detection of exposure should it exist.
• Record the temperature and oxygen saturation of every patient upon entering the office.
• Record the temperature and oxygen saturation of every team member each day at beginning and end of the work period.
• Payment arrangements in advance to avoid delay and allow contactless exit from the appointment.
• Enhanced operatory disinfection procedures of all surfaces between patients.
• Ambient air management with HEPA air filtration continuously in treatment rooms and common areas to remove germs from circulating air.
• Enhanced HVAC system disinfection with UV germicidal light and MERV 13 filtration.
• New personal protection equipment like face shields, gowns, and respirator masks for our doctors and team to provide barriers against the smallest of germs.
• Introduce protocols to reduce or eliminate airborne aerosols during all dental procedures.
• Longer appointment times and fewer appointment availabilities per day to reduce bodily traffic in the office.
• Providing teledentistry services for follow up lab reports or communication that can be done online or through video education.

With our masks and face shields, we may look a bit like Storm Troopers, but we promise you that we are smiling under our masks.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

- Dr. Greg Lee and Team