Dental Technology

Introducing Pearl AI at St. Lawrence Dentistry: A Step Forward in Dental Innovation

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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Embracing the Revolutionary Potential of AI in Dental Care Welcome to a thrilling chapter at St. Lawrence Dentistry! We’re excited as we introduce Pearl AI software, a game-changer in dental technology. Imagine a world where artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword but a reality transforming healthcare. A whopping $26 billion invested in AI across

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The Marvel of Microscopes in Modern Dentistry: A Glimpse from St. Lawrence Dentistry in Mississauga

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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Nestled near the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence Dentistry, led by Dr. Hawryluk, offers a unique dental experience combining technology with comfort – and yes, we have free parking! A  shining example of our commitment to excellence is the use of Global Dental Microscopes, the cornerstone of our practice. Why a Microscope? In

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Discover the Brilliance of Zirconia Crowns at St. Lawrence Dentistry

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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Hello, dear patients of St. Lawrence Dentistry! We hope this blog finds you in good health. Today, we’re excited to discuss one of our most popular dental solutions: zirconia crowns. So, grab a cozy spot, and let’s dive into the world of this remarkable dental material. What Is Zirconia in Dental Crowns? Zirconia is a

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Ensuring Great Strength Of Zirconia Crowns

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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A crown or “cap” covers a tooth or a dental implant. Dr. Hawryluk recommends crowns to support broken, weak, or misshapen teeth. One of the main dental crowns made at St. Lawrence Dentistry is the zirconia crown. They have quickly become one of the most requested dental crowns for good reasons. Zirconium dioxide, a white

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Dental Stem Cells: An Emerging Key in Regenerative Medicine

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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Note: The definitions of terms marked in (*) are in the glossary at the end of this article. Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells in a tissue or organ. They can renew themselves and differentiate into specialized cell types. They are called into action by normal wear and tear on the body and when severe

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Stem Cells: The Future Of Dental And Regenerative Medicine

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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Note: The definitions of terms marked in (*) are in the glossary at the end of this article. We all have remarkable cells that reside in almost all tissues that can provide a resource to provide dental benefits and allow for regenerative capabilities to the body. If we can harness those cells and preserve them,

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Ensuring Sterility And Safety through Digital Dentistry

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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Due to the circumstances of Covid-19 in Canada, sterility protocols are even higher on everyone’s mind. New research has highlighted the difference between the sterility of “digital” versus older “legacy” dental techniques. A dental impression is a standard procedure that leaves a negative imprint on the mouth. The imprint, in turn, is used to make

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Effectiveness, Charging, and Environmental Concerns of Electric Toothbrushes

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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Electric Brushes offer us a convenient and effective tool to help keep your teeth healthy. Here we investigate some of the most frequently asked questions we get at St Lawrence Dentistry about electric toothbrushes. Are Electric Brushes Effective? In 2014, a Cochrane investigation showed that electric toothbrushes eliminate more plaque and decrease gum inflammation (compared

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Comparing Modern Electric Toothbrushes

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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An electric toothbrush is a brush that delivers fast, automated bristle movements, either back-and-forth oscillation or rotation-oscillation (where the brush head reciprocates clockwise and counterclockwise turns), to brush your dentition. An engine makes the movements at sonic speeds or below. In the case of ultrasonic brushes, the generation of ultrasonic movements is by a piezoelectric

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The Early History of Electric Toothbrushes

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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The goals of tooth brushing are to help keep teeth clean, eliminate plaque, and reduce the possibility of tooth decay and gingivitis. An electric toothbrush is a tool that makes brushing more manageable and effective. Dr. Hawryluk finds it’s developmental history fascinating. Since the first conception of the toothbrush, designed originally for people suffering from

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Biomimetic Dentistry: A Conservative and Long Lasting Approach

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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St. Lawrence Dentistry is pleased to offer the latest advances in minimally invasive dentistry. Biomimetic Dentistry is the attempt of dentistry to mimic the biological and elastic properties of a natural tooth. Traditionally dental crowns are constructed to go below the gum line to restore deep dental decay. However, deep dental crowns can cause bone

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Local Anesthetics in Dentistry

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Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
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Local Anesthetics have been one of the most important inventions in human history. You may recognize many of these terms in this article if you took a high school chemistry class. Please visit our glossary at the end of this article to review/learn them. Many of our patients at our Mississauga dental office ask us

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