Posts Tagged ‘ Shoreline-Kenmore-Bothell-Root canal specialist-Dr. Samyn ’

Mom’s Vitamin D Supplements Help Children’s Teeth

A recent study that looked at a 6 year follow up of children who’s mothers increased their vitamin D intake.  This study showed dramatic results; The mothers who daily took 2500IU of Vitamin D had a 50% decrease in enamel defects in their children as compared to mothers who took a lower dose (400IU).  This […]

Root Canal Awareness Week 2019 is back at Dr. Samyn’s Office

Root Canal Awareness Week Is Back! May 5-11, 2019 Root Canal Awareness Week takes place in May each year and is sponsored by the American Association of Endodontists.  This week strives to change the way root canals are perceived so more teeth can be saved.  It also celebrates this tooth-saving procedure and the endodontists responsible […]

Root Canal Awareness Week 2018 at Dr. Samyn’s Office

CELEBRATING THE ABILITY TO SAVE TEETH It’s Root Canal Awareness Week, a time when we remind patients that despite their persistently negative reputation, root canals aren’t what they used to be.  Not only are they less painful for patients, but advanced technology allows endodontic specialists like Dr. Samyn to save more teeth.  Technology is allowing us to […]

Dr. Samyn voted Top Dentist again for 2017

We are excited to announce that Dr. Samyn has been named Top Dentist for 2017 in the latest Seattle Met magazine poll. To create this list, Seattle Met partnered with a national survey company Top Dentists, which sent ballots to local dentists. They asked them, “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, whom would you refer […]

3D Imaging for Best Results

A well taken conventional 2-D x-ray is very helpful in the diagnostic process. Unfortunately all technology has its limitations. A 3-D image obtained through a CBCT scan can help shed much needed light in more difficult cases. A CBCT is a cone beam, or “narrow field” (low radiation) image taken in a machine which rotates […]

Dr. Samyn Hosts CE Night for Dentists and Staff

Kristin & Dr. Samyn Last Thursday Dr. Jeff Samyn and Northshore Endodontics hosted an evening of continuing education for local dentists.  The guest speaker, Kristin Pelletier, spoke on communication with patients and helping them get the care that they need.  Unfortunately, patients can become overwhelmed if they have several dental issues they are dealing with.  Helping patients understand […]

Dr. Jeff Samyn named Top Dentist in 2016

We are excited to announce that Dr. Samyn has been renamed Top Dentist for 2016 in the latest Seattle Met magazine poll. To create this list, Seattle Met partnered with a national survey company Top Dentists, which sent ballots to local dentists. They asked them, “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, whom would you refer them […]

Can Root Canals Make You Sick?

The effectiveness of root canal treatment is well-established. However, misinformation continues to circulate on the Internet that may cause a patient to question the safety of endodontics. It is in the best interest of patients to understand there is no valid, scientific evidence linking root canals to other health problems, and also to understand the advancements […]

Patient Security and Privacy a Top Concern at Dr. Jeffrey Samyn’s Office

Keeping our patients information safe and secure is a main priority at Northshore Endodontics.  Our recently updated HIPAA manual addresses the latest security standards.  This past Friday we had the opportunity to spend the afternoon with trainer Dan Wells from Harris biomedical brushing up on these office operations.  Our manual spells out all of the […]

Dr. Jeffrey Samyn & Northshore Endodontics Team Attend AAE Conference 2015

At Dr. Samyn’s office, we have made a commitment to always be learning and growing in our field.  It is important to stay up on the latest advances in techniques and materials so our patients receive the best clinical care possible.  Not only clinical skills are important, however, as active listening and effective communication skills are at the […]