Center For Progressive Dentistry

Diplomat status

Dr. Santelli — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:40:52 +0000

Dr. Santelli just received his Diplomat status in the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants (IAMDI). This is the highest level that a dentist can attain in the Academy. The award was presented during a seminar that Dr. Santelli lectured at in Buffalo, NY. During that same weekend they had the grand opening of the largest Mini Dental Implant training facility in the nation.

Incredible Mini Dental Implants

Dr. Santelli — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:07:11 +0000

Hello all,
After some additional training we are about to launch a new and improved mini dental implant for the secure stabilization of a person’s LOWER denture. ONLY 2 implants are required which then cuts the usual cost in half and makes the entire procedure even simpler than it was. Also, IF your existing denture can be used and does not have to be replaced, the ENTIRE procedure will cost LESS than $2000. You will NEVER need adhesive again and your lower denture will SNAP into place and never come loose when you are talking or eating. You will have a forceful bite just like when you had your own teeth.

Another Satisfied Patient

Dr. Santelli — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:13:15 +0000

Just received this very kind note from one of our new patients. Mr. G.W. said,”Very happy with my friends at Dr. Santelli’s office. Dr. Joe found my issue that has been ongoing and getting worse. Thank you for a GREAT experience at your office. I finally was able to get some relief.”

Recent dentistry on my OWN certified dental assistant

Dr. Santelli — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:26:49 +0000

My dental assistant of 36 years, Joanne Bray, recently needed some long overdue dentistry. Years ago Joanne fractured her lower jaw and lost a few of her lower front teeth in an accident. I had made her a permanently fixed porcelain bridge about 30 years ago to replace what she had and it has served her well all of these years. However it was starting to look its age (as we ALL are) and we decided to use more modern materials and a few mini dental implants to replace the three missing teeth. We also, with the help of our pre-dental student Anthony, did one root canal and removed a small piece of root that was embedded in her jaw. After the three mini implants were placed we made her up a custom fabricated acrylic temporary until her permanent porcelain bridge is completed.
When I called Jaonne that evening to see how she was doing this is what she had to say:
Joe, I have to share with you my experience with my dental appointment today. You know the FEAR I have always had and the pounding in my heart started BEFORE I sat in the dental chair. I knew I was going to need a root canal and I was very concerned what you were going to find under my 30 year old bridge. I have to tell you I felt NO PAIN from the beginning until the end. Once again you performed your MAGIC! I could not believe how easy it was to have THREE mini implants placed, a root canal peformed and a root removed from my lower jaw. The fact that you and Anthony could do all of that in under two hours and then I was able to assist for you in the afternoon was totally astonishing to me. I have not even taken an aspirin and ALL of the novacaine has long worn off. I am so please to be a part of such a wonderful and caring office that creates beautiful SMILES…PAINLESSLY for all who come to us for dental care.
Thank you soooo much!
Joanne

Joanne Bray: She’s the BEST!!!

Dr. Santelli — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:36:35 +0000

Hello out there,
I just have to do a little bragging on my dental assistant of 35 years, Joanne Bray. This past Tuesday we decided to do some dentistry on Joanne that we had been putting off for way too long. It involved the lower front teeth (6 in all) where Joanne had a very old fixed porcelain bridge that had outlived its usefulness. First off after getting Joanne very numb using the PAINLESS WAND, I removed the old bridge. Joanne had lost her two lower front teeth long before I met her so we replaced those two teeth with two mini dental implants. Then we proceeded to perform a root canal on another tooth that had an exposed nerve. We then removed a root of a tooth that was not serving any purpose and lastly placed a very attractive temporary bridge until she gets some healing and we can proceed with the permanent porcelain bridge.
As you are all aware I always call my patients that evening after any difficult dentistry, which this certainly was. However, I got invited to a Red Sox game that got delayed two hours due to rain and I didn’t get home that night until 1:30 AM. Needless to say I did not call Joanne to see how she was doing. I figured I’d wait until the next morning but when I read my e-mails Joanne had already responded to the treatment. After having all of that dentistry done she ended up needing only two Ibuprofen that evening. She also said aside from there being NO pain, that the implants were the easiest part of the entire procedue. It was great hearing this especially coming from the lady who helps me place these EVERY day!
Oh, by the way, Joanne and I also saw a full load of patients the SAME afternoon of the morning that I treated her! There are very few if any people I know who could have done what Joanne did, come away SMILING, work another half day and then send me a beautiful e-mail congratulating me on the great job I did and how little discomfort she felt during and right afterwards.
You might be asking, “Who acted as my dental assistant during this whole procedure?” Some of you know that during this past year a young pre-dental student (son of a patient of ours) has been observing some of our dentistry. I told Anthony that helping us out would look good on his dental school application. He jumped at the chance and did remarkably well.
In a few weeks you’ll get to see the new porcelain teeth that my dental lab will create for Joanne. I feel like the “luckiest” dentist in the world having known and worked closely with this AMAZING lady!Your comments are very welcome and have a great day.Dr. Joe

Vietnam veteran is GREAT

Dr. Santelli — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:52:08 +0000

As most of you know I have been treating a Vietnam veteran gratis for the past few months. So far everything is turning out quite well. I will post before/after pictures when we are through. His name is Ennio and he was born and raised in Parma, Italy. Ennio recently told me about his boss in 2008 having to let go one of the only two workers at the company (home security systems). Since Ennio had seniority his boss had to fire the younger employee who was married with 3 children. Since Ennio was 62 at the time and had no children living at home he told his employer to let him go and give the younger man his job back. That’s exactly what the employer ended up doing. The good news is that after 3 years Ennio just got his job back and is working full time for the same company. A better person could not have been chosen for this complete SMILE makeover. We should finish up within the next month, actually around the 4th of July, which will be very appropriate having helped this wonderful and kind hearted Vietnam Vet. Stay tuned!

Our Vietnam Vet is doing GREAT

Dr. Santelli — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:43:26 +0000

As many of you are aware, this year we decided to do a complete SMILE MAKEOVER for a war veteran GRATIS. The winner of our little contest served in Vietnam and then almost lost his life in a snow mobile accident in 1999 in N.H. At the time he lost most of his teeth and broke most of the bones in his face. We started our reconstruction a few weeks ago. The end result will be a total of ten mini implants and SNAP-ON dentures and the roof of his mouth will NOT be covered with the denture. In this way he’ll taste his food better, his speech will be better and he will not gag or need denture adhesives EVER! We have estimated that the cost of this treatment would have been close to $20,000. After 40 wonderful years in this profession it was my way of giving back to society in a very meaningful way.As we progress I will keep you posted and we’ll also post before and after pictures of this war hero and lucky contest winner. As we approach Memorial Day we need to ALL reflect on what the thousands of men and women who served in ANY American war have meant to this nation. And for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their own lives, we bow our heads in their honor.
God bless!

WBZ-TV CBS Boston News

Dr. Santelli — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:13:00 +0000

By Jonathan Elias, WBZ-TV
May 12, 2011 7:07 PM

DUXBURY (CBS) – There’s a dentist in Duxbury worth knowing. His name is Joseph Santelli. He served our country as a Navy captain during Vietnam. And for the last 30 years, he has been a dentist. Recently he offered a deal: full dental reconstruction for a veteran, but they would have to write why the deserved it. Two-hundred people applied. The winner is a man who lost more than a few teeth following a snowmobile accident, some 35 years ago. The reconstruction will cost more than $10,000. Santelli is doing the work, and providing the supplies for free. It will change this man’s life in a meaningful way. Santelli has often done charitable things without wanting it to be known. This time around, his friend contacted me and said everyone should know what he’s doing and why. I can’t wait to see the after pictures.

Patient can’t believe all we did for her

Dr. Santelli — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:26:24 +0000

Mrs. M.K. just let us know that we have saved her from more serious dental concerns by seeing her as soon as she called our office and in a matter of minutes resolving her concerns. Her treatment involved placing 4 mini implants in her lower jaw. Her new denture now SNAPS into place for her. She wears it 24/7 and only takes it out to clean it once/day. She even sleeps with it in her mouth. For the first time since she has been wearing dentures she does not need any messy adhesives…EVER!

And with all they are finding out about the zinc (a heavy metal) content in the denture adhesives, not ever having to use that awful stuff again is a great thing for our patients.

Celebrating 40 years in Dentistry

Dr. Santelli — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:16:56 +0000

On May first I celebrated my 40th year in this wonderful profession. Also on the 23rd of May my wife and secretary and myself will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. On that same day I turn 66 years old. Never thought I’d be applying for Social Security benefits. So we have lots going on in our lives and even more to be very thankful for. Our lives, through dentistry, have been immensly rewarding. The support that we have received from the local communities has been extremely enriching and through volunteer work and supplying FREE dentistry to people in need we will continue to give back in any way we can.

Thank you and God bless!