Dr. Sweet and Dr. Burns, Author at Peninsula Dental

Dr. Sweet and Dr. Burns Lecture on Occlusion in Victoria

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Dr. Sweet and Dr. Burns

Dentists graduate from dental schools with a basic level of training in the “bite” or occlusion, yet its impact on their clinical success when treating patients is huge. Dr. Sweet and Dr. Burns has spent years attending post-grad courses and advanced learning institutions that have built their programs upon the cornerstone of occlusion. He summarized and presented some of this knowledge in a 3-hour lecture to over 30 local dentists, dental specialists and other health care providers.

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New Equipment for Root Canals

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Dr. Sweet and Dr. Burns

A new addition to our office ultrasonically agitates the solution placed in the root system and cleans much better than ever before. It disinfects the canal system and increases our success rates for endodontic treatments (root canals) – better results and happy patients!… Read more

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The Saanichton Community

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Dr. Sweet and Dr. Burns

The Seaside Times featured the work of Victoria photographer Geoff Smith in Victoria, Sidney, and Saanichton. As the writer Steve Sheppard said, “It makes me smile to think how many talented people live in such a small community; we even have a smile specialist in Dr. Richard Burns”.

And look at all those smiles – I think even the pig is smiling!

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Dr. Richard Burns and Dr. John Kois

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Dr. Sweet and Dr. Burns

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Dr. Richard Burns (right) received his graduation certificate in 2009 from Dr. John Kois (left) after two years of study and successful completion of Dr. Kois’s 9-course curriculum (Treatment Planning, Occlusion, BioMechanics, Fixed Implants, Removable Implants and Restorative Perio Interface). A year later after a written examination and case study presentation before a juried panel, Dr. Sweet and Dr. Burns was awarded a mentorship with the Kois Center. He continues to return regularly to lead and teach other dentists at the Kois Center and for the annual Symposium.… Read more

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