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Dental Work
Runs in the Family
for Fox Chapel Dentist
I
f there were a gene
that presupposes
someone to become
a dentist, then one
might say that dentistry
is in the DNA of Dr.
Kevin Pawlowicz.
Dr. Kevin grew
up watching his dad
practice dentistry and
also has two brothers
who followed in
their father’s footsteps. “My dad was a great
example of how to treat people and was an
excellent dentist,” explains Dr. Kevin.
He has tried to bring that same level of care
to his own practice with treatment options
that are cutting edge. “My whole office is
technology-driven,” says Dr. Kevin. “We
have equipment in our office that less than a
handful of dentists in the world have.”
This progressive approach to dentistry
is better for patients and better for the
environment. “We use a digital x-ray system
which minimizes radiation exposure for the
patient and requires no harmful chemicals
which are required to develop traditional x-ray
films. We also use three dimensional x-ray
technology for implant surgeries which allows
me to see the depth of the bone and teeth
structures.”
In the interest of keeping a green
environment, his office is also paperless
and he has taken the extraordinary step
of installing a special wastewater filtration
system that removes harmful mercury from
the water that it is used in treatment. “We
don’t do any amalgam
[silver] fillings at our
office which contain
mercury. However,
we sometimes have
to remove fillings
that patients have had
done elsewhere and I
don’t want the residue
from those fillings
contaminating our
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water system,” says Dr. Kevin. According to a
study done by the Environmental Protection
Agency in 2003, 50% of all mercury pollution
originates with dental office wastewater.
One of the many unique procedures that
Dr. Kevin offers are one-day crowns, which
are bonded directly to the tooth’s surface.
This fascinating process requires less of the
tooth to be shaved off, as is the case with
traditional crowns. “I start with a block of
ceramic material which is much more durable
and more closely duplicates the properties
of a real tooth. I then use computer-assisted
design in affixing and shaping the crown
directly to the tooth for a perfect fit,” explains
Dr. Kevin. Less than 10% of dentists are using
this state-of-the-art technique.
Cosmetic dentistry is one of Dr. Kevin’s
specialties. Veneers, minimally-invasive braces
and bleaching are frequent procedures that
he helps patients with on a regular basis. He
sees at least a couple of patients per week for
cosmetic procedures in the quest for a perfect
smile.
The Butler County native decided to open
his practice in Fox Chapel five years ago. “I
really liked the area, there are good schools
here and everyone is so friendly,” notes
Dr. Kevin. He is quick to credit his staff for
the success of his practice. “Ever [ۙH\