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Paul L. Dionne, DMD GLEN RIDGE DENTAL ARTS & NORTH JERSEY DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE | 200 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SUITE 260 | GLEN RIDGE | 973-748-7790 | GLENRIDGEDENTALARTS.COM DR. PAUL L. DIONNE AND HIS STAFF AT GLEN RIDGE DENTAL ARTS &NORTH JERSEY DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING PATIENTS ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF DENTAL HEALTH POSSIBLE WITH MAXIMUM COMFORT, COMPASSION, FUNCTION AND ESTHETICS. The personalized nature of the service has helped the office meet the difficulties presented by COVID-19. “It’s been a bit more challenging,” said Dr. Dionne, “but our patients have been very happy with our efforts.” Among the extra precautions taken are requiring patients to enter the office with amask and use the sanitizing station, before temperature checks and health screenings. In addition to continuous disinfection of surfaces, the waiting room and each exam room has a UV Light Hepa Filtration System and is sterilized after each patient with a Hypochlorous Acid Fogger. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) is a safe nontoxic biocide and extremely powerful agent that will kill the virus quickly on surface and air. To lessen air particles even more, “The Defender” Hepa Filter Evac System is used chair-side for aerosol producing dental procedures. MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE’S TOP DENTISTS 2020 Dr. Dionne states: “We are focused on ensuring the safety of our staff and patients.” A similar commitment to patient service is exhibited in all aspects of dental care. Dr. Dionne takes pride in creating a beautiful smile in the span of afew weeks. His dental practice has served the area for over 60 years, with Dr. Dionne heading the practice for over 25 years. Comfort and convenience are the hallmarks of its operations. Dr. Dionne has advanced training and considerable experience in reconstructive dentistry and is an expert in cosmetic dentistry. He advocates that overall good health begins in the mouth. The goal is to help patients preserve their natural teeth and to ensure oral health. He uses advanced dental technology to help ward off issues and shares with patients the high-definition images he obtains with an intraoral camera to underscore preventive practices. When deciding on treatment, he provides patients with a full facially-generated plan, explaining, “It’s going beyond examining the teeth and addressing the esthetics of the smile. I evaluate the smile line and lip support, the muscles and mastication.” Another area of emphasis has been the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with the use of oral appliance therapy. The non-invasive treatment option is a dental oral appliance that looks like a sports mouth guard and is worn only during sleep, supporting the jaw in aforward position to help maintain an open upper airway. It fits seamlessly into patients’ lifestyles and is an effective alternative to the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, which involves sleeping with a facemask connected by tubing to a running machine. PaulL.Dionne Dr. Dionne has implemented treatment protocols and business practices not found elsewhere, all while providing exemplary patient care. It’s what makes him a top dentist. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION BACK TO SCHOOL 2020 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE 29