A New Member of our Professional Staff

Dr. Michael Pauk

Dr. Michael Pauk grew up in the Haverhill, MA.  He earned his

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from St. Lawrence University in 2006
with a major in Biochemistry and a minor English.

Dr. Pauk graduated magna cum laude with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University in 2010.

Dr. Pauk went on to specialize in Endodontics by completing a two-year post-doctoral residency at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University.  Upon completion of this program, he was awarded a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Endodontics.   During his residency, he was trained to treat complex root canal under a dental operating microscope and perform endodontic microsurgery. He also treated patients at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, and the Boston University faculty practice, both in Boston, MA.

Currently, Dr. Pauk lives in Northborough, MA with his wife, Nina, and six year old Havanese, Moochie.  He and his wife enjoy cooking together, playing with their dog, and spending time cross-country skiing and paddle-boarding.

 

Study on Dental X-Rays

On April 10, 2012, in the journal Cancer, the American Cancer Society published an article entitled “Dental X-rays and Risk of Meningioma,” which summarized a study that sought to develop a correlation between dental radiographs and brain cancer. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health information to the public, the study’s findings are not applicable to modern dentistry because the study was based upon an examination of outdated radiographic techniques, which produced considerably more radiation than patients would be exposed to today. The DiBona Dental Group uses DIGITAL X-RAYS which have considerably less radiation than traditional film x-rays. We follow the ALARA principle with X-rays; As Low As Reasonably Achievable. Even our dental CT equipment (used for things like dental implants) is dental specific, and uses much less radiation than medical CT equipment. As usual, if you have any questions or concerns, please address them with us at your next appointment!

Gum Disease not a Big Deal?

Actually it's bigger than you think, and evidence is constantly increasing about the pervasive health problems caused by periodontal (gum) disease.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve have discovered that one of the bacteriua in periodontal infections can act as a "lock pick" to allow itself and other bacteria to infiltrate the body's organs and end up causing infections of the brain, lungs, liver, spleen, and joints.
It does so by increasing the permiability of the endothelial membranes which protect the integrity of blood vessel walls.
Yet another reason to aggressively treat periodontal disease!

New Technology for the New Year

Many of us have seen CNC technology on television shows. A computer maps a design, and either a high speed water jet or a milling bur cuts a piece of metal into the shape needed.
There is finally a machine which we consider accurate enough for us at the DiBona Dental Group to use to cut crowns from pure porcelain ingots. The E4D uses a laser camera to take a "picture" of your prepared tooth (no messy impressions). We can then send that picture to a milling machine in our lab, where an extremely accurate crown is milled in just a few minutes. We can then place that crown for you on the same day.
Advantages? The crown is accurate and strong, and you don't have to come back 2 weeks later for your final crown.
Go to the E4D website for more information:
http://e4d.com/patients/

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One of the keys to a health mouth is a good diet.

Registered Dietitian Joins Group

We now have a registered dietitian on staff. Keeping it in the family, Nina can answer any questions you may have regarding your general as well as your oral nutritional needs.

She also provides access to a line of supplements and vitamins that are regulated by the same types of standards used for prescription drugs (most supplements and vitamins do their own regulating, and there is no way of knowing if what's on the label is actually in the bottle).
To order these simply go to her Pure Caps site:

www.purecapspro.com/ninadibona


Nina DiBona-Pauk: Registered Dietitian & Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist

It is my firm belief that every individual should have a dietitian they can consult on a regular basis. We all go to doctors yearly for disease screenings. We see our hair-dressers monthly to improve our appearance, and our dentists bi-annually for cavity prevention. It is logical then that we see a dietitian regularly, not only for weight management and diet advice, but also for preventative measures against heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer (to name a few). By making an appointment with an R.D. you will not only take a giant step towards bettering the way you will look and feel, but towards increasing your quality of life and reducing your future medical bills.

I am a New Hampshire native, who has always had a special passion for athletics (alpine ski racing in particular), nutrition, and wellness. I received my bachelors degree in psychology from Brown University, where I was awarded the All American Award in alpine skiing. After graduating, I continued my education at Simmons College where I completed the didactic program in dietetics. I then went on to complete an 11-month dietetic internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, where I gained extensive practical knowledge in weight loss counseling and management of different disease states. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, spinning, yoga, reading, waterskiing, and downhill skiing.

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