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767 Fifth Avenue, Suite B-3a
Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 263-4462
What is
Dentistry? | Our Caring Staff of Dentists
| What is a Dental Hygienist? |
Our Caring Staff of Dental Hygienists
| Patient Information
Who We Are Dedicated to providing access and good
oral health to patients, with a focus on prevention, Keystone Dental Care offers general
dental care for the family, including:
- Cleanings
- Education to keep teeth and gums healthy
- Crowns
- Fillings
- Root canals
- Tooth removal, if necessary
- Minor oral surgery
- Bleaching
Keystone Dental Care is also equipped to
treat special-needs patients, including disabled, geriatric, pregnant, and mentally
challenged individuals.
What is
Dentistry?
Dentistry is defined as the
evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (non-surgical, surgical or related
procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial
area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body.
The letters D.D.S. (doctor of dental
surgery) or D.M.D. (doctor of dental medicine) after a dentist's name indicates the degree
awarded upon graduation from dental school to become a general dentist. There is no
difference between the two degrees; dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same
education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both
degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's
Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Generally, three or more years of
undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and
become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and
both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry.
Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist, such as an
orthodontist, periodontist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Our
Caring Staff of Dentists
Kamran Chowdhury, D.D.S.
| Jacqueline M. Hughes, D.D.S.
Jayantilal
Patel, D.D.S. | Shiraz Damji, D.D.S.
Erin E. Braukus, D.M.D.
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Kamran Chowdhury, D.D.S.
Dental Director
Family Dentist
Dr. Chowdhury earned his D.D.S. from New York University in New York, NY. He received a Master of Public Health degree from East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, PA, and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Dhaka University in Bangladesh.
License
- Pennsylvania State License
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- Cumberland Valley Dental Society
Foreign Languages
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Dr. Chowdhury |
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Jacqueline
M. Hughes, D.D.S.
Family Dentist
Dr. Hughes received her D.D.S. from the New York
University of Dentistry in New York, New York, and her D.M.D. from Centro Escolar University
College of Dentistry in Manila, Philippines.
License
- Pennsylvania State License
- New Jersey State License
- New York State License
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
Foreign Languages
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Dr. Hughes |
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Jayantilal
Patel, D.D.S.
Family Dentist
Dr. Patel received his D.D.S. from New York University
College of Dentistry and his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Bombay University,
India.
License
- Pennsylvania State License
- Texas State License
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- 5th District E, Cumberland Valley
Foreign Languages
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Dr. Patel |
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Shiraz Damji, D.D.S.
Family Dentist
Dr. Damji received his D.D.S.
from New York University College of Dentistry and his Bachelor of Dental
Surgery degree from the Government Dental College in Bombay, India.
License
Professional
Affiliations
Foreign Languages
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Dr. Damji |
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Erin E. Braukus, D.M.D.
Family Dentist
Dr. Braukus earned her D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
in Boston, MA. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from King’s College
in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
License
- Pennsylvania State License
Professional
Affiliations
- American
Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- 5th District E., Cumberland Valley
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What is a Dental Hygienist? A dental hygienist is a
licensed primary oral health care professional who provides direct patient care to detect
and prevent diseases of the mouth. The goal of the hygienist is to assist individuals in
achieving and maintaining optimal oral health. Dental Hygienists provide the following
services: routine cleaning (prophylaxis), root planning (deep cleaning), sealant,
bleaching and home care instructions.
Our Caring Staff of Registered
Dental Hygienists
Carol Fortney, R.D.H. | Joyce Renner, R.D.H.
Cheryl Grove, R.D.H. | Beth Neal, R.D.H., B.S. |
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Carol
Fortney, R.D.H.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ms. Fortney received her Associate of
Arts Degree in Dental Hygiene from Allegheny Community College in Cumberland, Maryland.
License
- Pennsylvania State License
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Joyce
Renner, R.D.H.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ms. Renner received her Associate of
Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Chattanooga State Technical Community
College in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
License
- Pennsylvania State License
- Tennessee State License
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Ms. Renner |
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Cheryl Grove,
R.D.H.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ms. Grove received her
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Williamsport
Area Community College in Williamsport, PA.
License
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Ms. Grove
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Beth Neal, R.D.H., B.S.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ms. Neal earned her
Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Education at Edinboro University
of Pennsylvania in Edinboro, PA. She earned her dental hygiene
degree and certificate in dental assisting from the University of
Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA.
License
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Ms. Neal |
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| General Patient Information for Keystone
Dental Care
Office
Hours - Monday and Wednesday
7:30 am – 4:30 pm, Tuesday 7:30 am – 7:00 pm, Thursday 8:00 am – 6 pm, Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Emergencies When the Office Is Closed - If you have a serious emergency,
immediately call 911 or go to the hospital emergency room. When the office is closed, if
you have a serious dental problem that is not an emergency but can’t wait until we
reopen, call 263-4462 and our automated system will tell you what you need to do.
Appointments - Please call 263-4462 to make appointments. Whenever
possible we will make the appointment with your chosen provider. However, there may be
times when he or she is not available at the time you would like your appointment. In that
case, you will be informed and you may choose to schedule with another provider or wait
until your provider is available.
Cancellation of Appointments - If you can’t keep your appointment,
please call 263-4462. A 24-hour notice is required so that we can give another patient
that time.
Dental Records – The information in your record is confidential and
will not be given out without your written permission. If you want your records given out,
please come in to sign a release and provide us with a mailing address to which your
records will be forwarded. There may be a charge for this service.
Return of Telephone Calls - Because our providers have a full-schedule of
patients to see each day, they may not be able to return your call until the end of the
day.
Payment for Services - Services
are available to everyone. We participate with MetLife, Delta Dental,
United Concordia and accept Medical Assistance. We have a sliding fee
scale for those who qualify, and we will work with patients to set up a
payment plan if necessary. Your payment is due at the time of service
unless other arrangements have been made.
Billing Questions - Call 263-4462 during regular office hours if you have
a question about your bill.
Complaints, Suggestions, or Comments - We welcome your concerns,
suggestions, and comments so we can continue to make our services better. Please talk to
any of our staff if you have a concern or comment. If your concerns
remain unanswered, you have the right to notify the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations at
www.jcaho.org or by calling
1-800-994-6610.
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