Scott Greenhalgh DDS - Cosmetic Dentistry

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Stem Cells and Your Teeth

Stem cells are amazing cells that have the ability to generate new cells. Certain types of stem cells can even differentiate, or turn into various specialized cells. This allows them to regenerate organs, bones, and tissue and treat a variety of diseases and injuries from Parkinson's disease to joint replacement. Adult stem cells are used.

Stem cells in teeth

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently found that stem cells can be harvested from healthy tooth pulp. They are both accessible and readily available and can be harvested from:

  • Baby (deciduous) teeth
  • Wisdom teeth
  • Permanent teeth


With this new access to stem cells in healthy teeth, both children and adults can have their own stem cells cryopreserved in an affordable and non-invasive manner. What that means is that today’s dentists can be on the cutting edge of tomorrow's scientific breakthroughs.

To learn more about preserving your teeth's stem cells, please contact Lakewood Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Greenhalgh. Serving the residents of the Denver area, we would be happy to answer your questions and schedule your initial consultation. Please call or email us today.

posted by Erica at 11:16 AM

Friday, October 16, 2009

State of the Art Cosmetic Dentistry and Sherlock Holmes



I am blogging to you from the 2nd ever annual meeting of the Colorado Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. I feel fortunate to be a Charter member here in Denver. This group is an affiliate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Like a lot of things in life, hanging and associating with the right people makes all the difference.
Here are some of my biggest observations for today:

A great cosmetic dentist is really a great photographer. You have to imagine, see, then capture the problems in teeth. I personally believe that many clues to issues in teeth are just missed. It's like those old Sherlock Holmes stories. There's a dead body on the floor, Watson makes some theory like he was shot by a random passer-by through the window. After a few moments of unbelief, Holmes goes on to explain in detail how the corpse had recently returned from the far east, inadvertently upset a local warlord, and was followed home and poisoned while he slept with some exotic Asian spider venom.

CLASSIC-- they both are in the same room, but it's all in how the details are seen (IF they are recognized) and how they are linked together to tie the important details together correctly. Any really good dentistry has to be done in this same manner. Cosmetic dentistry has to be done in the same way. For cosmetic dentistry to produce an exciting result, and for it to hold up well over time, the cosmetic dentist has to be a master at collecting clues (photographing) and fitting them together for that indiviual patient.

I really enjoying winding through these mysteries and journeys. Every day it is our mission to solve problems, and create beautiful cosmetic dentistry.

So, watch out for Asian warlords, and exotic spiders... but leave your teeth to us.

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posted by Dr. Scott at 10:49 AM

Monday, October 12, 2009

Working on my Cosmetic Dentistry Book




About a year ago I finally decided what type of website I wanted to build and who I wanted to build it. I have to say I have been happy with Dan Goldstein and his crew over at Page1 Solutions. I believe we built a very robust website, with the emphasis on readability and information for you, the reader.


Over the weekend, I was sorting through some of the cosmetic dentistry portraits that my off-the-hook photographer created (Mark Cafiero-photographer, "par excellence"). From there it dawned on me that there are a lot of stories in those images. So, I started to create a book or a portfolio to capture those stories and transformations.

Simply put, cosmetic dentistry changes lives.

After 20 years as a dentist in Denver, I see everyday people who are having problems with their smiles or are handicapped because of some problem in their smiles.

This portfolio will be a smile journey. Showing the before and afters of these peoples' journeys. In my 20 plus years in cosmetic dentistry, I have found those who want to have a smile change as down-to-earth normal people, just like you and I. And the beauty and confidence that exudes from these people afterwards is amazing. We all deserve to live our days with that feeling of inner confidence and outward beauty.


I feel fortunate to be part of the process. To have a front row seat and watch it all happen. These are THEIR stories, not really mine.

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posted by Dr. Scott at 10:19 AM

Monday, October 5, 2009

How Walt Disney changed Cosmetic Dentistry



Walt Disney changed the face of Cosmetic Dentistry. No, Goofy didn't finally get veneers for his two front teeth. Walt set priorities for his dream that have a lot to do with cosmetic dentistry.

I recently attended the "Disney Keys to Success for Healthcare" meeting here in Denver. I LOVE these sort of courses. I love to see the inner workings of companies that are completely different than mine, yet, we share in common the goal to create an amazing result and an outstanding experience. Disney and I both exist to create beautiful smiles.
We spent the day examining the way that Disney creates their Magic, day after day. For them, it all starts with their first key: Safety. Huh,... really, the secret to the Disney magic is... Safety? As we looked at what that meant, I realized that they have it right. In the next few blogs I'll be speaking to what Disney and Safety has to do with Cosmetic Dentistry. For now, think about how important Safety is in your day-to-day routine.

I think you'll agree that it matters for cosmetic dentistry as well.



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posted by Dr. Scott at 7:50 AM

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