The Preventative Program is for new and existing Smith Family Dentistry patients, as well as patients currently with another dentist. Dr. Judene will gladly work in co-operation with your dentist and accepts referrals from other dentists as well. Dr. Judene ensures regular visits to the referring dentist.   

The Preventative Program focuses on taking action before a dental problem occurs, to prevent the problem from occurring.

Currently most of dentistry focuses on dealing with the dental problem that has already occurred. Most patients and dentists would agree that it is better for our teeth and gums to avoid needing dental treatments, but up until now we have not known what to do to truly prevent problems for life.

We have known several preventative actions, such as brushing and flossing, but we did not know the full story. This has resulted in people exerting extensive amounts of time, energy and money into preventing oral problems, but having mixed results. People still have oral problems even though they take preventative actions.

Now, we have the science and technology that enables us to determine specific causes of an individual’s oral problems that go beyond brushing and flossing and genetics.

The Preventative Program involves a detailed assessment of many different factors that contribute to oral problems. Recommendations are made based on your personal risk factors, to ensure that you achieve and maintain optimal oral health.