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4 Types of Cracked Teeth
A dental emergency can happen to anyone, anytime. Dr. Jacqueline S. Allen of Phoenix Endodontic Group is a pro at handling these problems with an expert hand and offers the following information about cracked teeth. Cracked teeth can be categorized into four groups:...
Endodontic Specialty – The Culture of Referrals
Like every other profession, dentistry is going through rapid change here in the early 21st century. Advances in technology, proliferation of the internet, changes to the healthcare system and better consumer awareness are all factors in the way dental services today...
What is Root Canal Therapy?
Chances are that most adults know of root canal treatment, but may not know what it involves. Root canal therapy is an extremely effective way to repair cracked or decaying teeth and prevent tooth loss. Dr. Jacqueline S. Allen of Phoenix Endodontic Group explains how...
Do I Need a Root Canal?
A root canal treatment is a very effective way to save a damaged tooth, according to Jacqueline S. Allen, D.D.S., M.S. of Phoenix Endodontic Group. How do you know if you may need the procedure? The answer is sometimes very obvious! Your tooth is composed of a hard...
Mission of Mercy
In 2012 and 2013, the Central Arizona Dental Society Foundation has hosted its Dental Mission of Mercy (AZMOM) event at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, AZ. Due to the overwhelming success of these events, we are proud to announce our 2014 CADS AZMOM...
3 Ways to Prevent Cracked Teeth
Dental emergencies can happen in a split second, and can quickly result in lost teeth. Cracked teeth should send you running for a dental professional immediately since a crack can allow dangerous bacteria to invade, causing sensitivity, decay and tooth loss. How can...
Preparing for a Root Canal
If you're about to undergo a root canal, you probably have plenty of questions running through your mind. Dr. Jacqueline S. Allen of Phoenix Endodontic Group has performed this procedure countless times and offers this advice to prepare for yours. Getting ready for a...
Root Canal Cost vs. Cost of Implant
Most people do have to face the fact that at some point in their life, they will have a tooth that "goes bad", starts to cause pain and will need to have treatment to make it better. More often than not, a root canal can be performed and gives the patient many years...
Benefits of Using an Endodontist
You probably already know that a twice-yearly dentist visit is a must for a healthy mouth. Why should you consider adding a Phoenix endodontist to your dental care program? "The most common reason a patient needs to see an endodontist is that the patient is in pain or...
Endodontist or General Dentist
Just about everyone knows how important it is to go to the dentist, but understanding what an endodontist can do for you may not be common knowledge. What is the difference between the services provided by an endodontist versus a regular dentist? Dr. Jacqueline S....
Phoenix Endodontic Group Benefits Big with a Simple Secure VDI Environment
The premier dental practice instated thin clients to create a secure VDI environment protecting patient files at an affordable cost for their small healthcare service. In the healthcare industry protecting patient data is the key and setting up a secure VDI...
How to Choose an Endodontist
Unless you have had a root canal, you may not be familiar with the term "endodontist." An endodontist is a dental professional who specializes in root canals and other treatments which involve the inside of the tooth. Here at Phoenix Endodontic Group, Dr. Jacqueline...
Does a Root Canal Hurt?
Sometimes when an endodontic patient hears the phrase "root canal," it strikes fear into their very heart. Today's procedures are nothing to be afraid of, especially for patients of Phoenix Endodontic Group. During a root canal, the innermost part of the tooth is...
Root Canal Awareness Week
You may have heard of a root canal, but what do you know about the procedure? The purpose of Root Canal Awareness Week (March 30 - April 5, 2014) is to dispel the myths and mysteries surrounding this endodontic tool. Here's what you should know about the process....
Dental Injuries – Chipped/Fractured Teeth
Dental emergencies are no laughing matter. They can be painful and unpleasant to deal with, especially when you are talking about broken or chipped teeth. Why should you worry about a cracked tooth and what should you do if you experience one? Fractured teeth aren't...
Causes of Tooth Pain
Patients come to Phoenix Endodontic Group for many reasons, one of which is tooth pain. Tooth pain can be dull and throbbing or sharp and severe, either of which having various causes. The good news is that some of these triggers are controllable and the effects can...
How Much Does a Root Canal Cost?
Patients will often call Phoenix Endodontic Group and ask what appears to be a very simple question -How much does a root canal cost? Like I said this seems like a simple question, however there a so many factors involved in providing an answer that most dental...
Giving Back
For the second year in a row, I was honored to serve as the Event Director for the Central Arizona Dental Society Foundation, Mission of Mercy. This event was held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds last December, two weeks before Christmas. In only its second year CADS...
Social Media and Your Dental Marketing Plan
Back in the day, doctors and dentists were taught to believe that any form of advertising was bad, it seemed unethical to "chase" clients. If a dentist had a marketing plan, it was "building a referral base". But word of mouth is one of the hardest plans to control,...
How to Choose a Phoenix Endodontist for Referrals
The days of endodontists limiting themselves to just doing root canals seems to be changing - some Phoenix endodontists have expanded their specialty practices to include retreating root canals that have become infected or developed complications, performing apico...
Creating a Dental Marketing Plan
Do you have a marketing plan for your dental office? A dental marketing plan, a guide for the next year, is vital to your success. If your plan is not in place, now is a good time to start. "Start with clear goals," says Dr. Jacqueline Allen, from her Phoenix...
Welcome to 2014
We would like to take a moment and wish all of our patients and referring doctors a Happy New Year. It is our wish that all of you are prosperous and successful in 2014. 2013 was a very eventful for the Allen Endodontic Group, we saw our practice grow and develop in...
End of an Era
On November 20, 1990 a young Endodontist named Joseph S. Dovgan signed a lease and hung a shingle at the Mountain View Medical Center at the intersection of Tatum & Shea in Paradise Valley, AZ. For the next 21 years, Dr. Dovgan performed literally thousands of...
Root Canal Awareness Week
Please join the American Association of Endodontists in celebration of the seventh annual Root Canal Awareness Week In celebration of upcoming Root Canal Awareness Week (March 17 - 23, 2013) Allen Endodontic Group would like to explain the important role...
Congratulations Dr. Allen
It has been awhile since I have contributed to this blog - well I am back and have a little catching up to do. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jacqueline S. Allen on her induction into two different dental associations. These ceremonies occurred during the...
Business Survival 101
Don't just survive, THRIVE! Stocks are falling, gas prices are rising and small businesses are closing. It's a grim outlook on the current state of the economy with an election looming and uncertainty lingering in the air. Don't become a statistic. Discover how you...
Pardon Our Dust…
Technology Upgrades Call us crazy, but here we go again. We firmly believe that all businesses should have a plan to replace technology as early as three years and no later than 5 years. The current technology in our office fits in that range and we have decided to...
Marketing the Endodontic Practice
Marketing Root Canals As an "endodontic specialty practice," Allen Endodontics, relys on our general dentist referrals to grow our practice. We strive to be the leading source of endodontic care and provide superior services and root canal treatments here in the...
Dr Glen Eisenhuth – Diplomate
Dr. Eisenhuth Receives AAE Diplomate Pin At the recent Annual Session of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) held in Boston, MA., Glen A. Eisenhuth, D.D.S. participated in a ceremony where he was presented his Diplomate Pin in recognition of having...
Phoenix Endodontics Technology Update
Guest Wi-Fi At the recent Western Regional Convention for the Arizona Dental Association, I attended several seminars and workshops. During these learning sessions I was struck by how many participants openly checked their cellphones and I-Pads (taking notes perhaps)...
Phoenix Root Canal – Fears
Fear of the dentist is a common among the non-dental population, it is something that we confront and work with on a daily basis. Having come to expect that certain patients may be truly afraid of making an appointment to have a root canal has made us better equipped...
Technology Update
New Scanner Reading the title of this post is less than exciting, huh? Well it's exciting for me. Yesterday, we installed a new scanner in the office - a Fujitsu fi6010N SnapScan. This machine is a REAL scanner, not a copier or a printer that can do "it all"...
Arizona Mission of Mercy
This is a topic that you are going to hear a lot about from us in the upcoming months. The Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy will be held on December 7th & 8th at the Arizona State Fairgrounds. This event is a huge undertaking that will provide basic dental care for...
Full Moon Fever
Full Moon Effect - What Gives? What I am writing about today has nothing to do with dentistry, endodontics or root canals but it has everything to do with what happens in our office during full moon lunar cycles. Being a "light sensitive" sleeper, I notice when any...
Root Canal Phoenix
Welcome to our Blog Thank you for visiting our website and blog. This is new for us and I am sure we will be making mistakes along the way, but no doubt all of the "experts" tell us that communication with our patients and referring dentists is a sure way to stay...