Dr. Farokh Jiveh Introduces The Latest Technique In Revolutionary Digital Implant Dentistry Story by Alexandra Antonopoulos
Typically, advancements in dental technology aren’t heralded with the same media blitz as new cell phones or computers. But in recent years, new research and emerging technologies have allowed dental professionals help their patients achieve brighter, healthier smiles. Perhaps it is because dentistry is not something the general public is faced with every day that many do not take notice of these rapidly advancing technologies. Without awareness of these advancements, though, how would we know if there is a procedure that can improve our dental health or appearance? Local dentist Dr. Farokh Jiveh wants to bring dental technology into the public’s consciousness. His practice, Smiles By Jiveh, offers procedures in
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Dentist Dr. Farokh Jiveh at his office.
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cosmetic dentistry ranging from tooth straightening to whitening and everything in between. Jiveh has made it his mission to inform the public of these rapid improvements in dental technology, such as recent advances in dental implants. “I coordinate and teach a course in cosmetic and implant dentistry to local dentists at the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic in West Palm Beach,” Jiveh said.
In preparing for his recent lecture on dental implants, he realized how dramatically clinical protocols and technologies have changed since his last lecture, offering faster and better procedures to patients. “From three years ago, it is like comparing Motorola’s DynaTAC 8000X, the world’s first commercial, portable cell phone, to today’s iPhone 5,” he said. The dental implant is a fantastic replacement for missing or bad teeth, Jiveh said.