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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Patients of Dr. Jose Arauz and Carolina Dental Specialty Center (DSC) are more confident and less anxious about their scheduled procedures thanks to the recent addition of a 3-D dental video platform aimed at making it easier for patients to understand a particular diagnosis or treatments they are scheduled to undergo.

Carolina Dental Specialty Center will be collecting new, unopened toys for the Jacksonville Toys for Tots starting Nov. 1 through Dec. 14 at their office located at 200 Doctors Dr.

Since 2016, Carolina Dental Specialty Center has provided its clinic as a depot for Jacksonville residents to donate unused toys to the Toys for Tots program, an initiative sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves that provides toys and gifts to less fortunate children at Christmas time.

“We participate in quite a few programs throughout the year where we give back to the community, but Toys for Tots is particularly special because it brings a lot of joy to children in our area whose families might not be able to afford many gifts during the holiday season,” said Dr. Jose Arauz, founder of Carolina Dental Specialty Center. “Every aspect of life is getting more expensive, but no kid should feel like they aren’t good enough to receive presents at Christmas.”

Community members can drop new, unwrapped toys in collection boxes positioned in local businesses throughout Jacksonville, including Carolina Dental Specialty Center. According to the Toys for Tots website, coordinators with Toys for Tots will pick up donations and store them in central warehouses, where the toys are sorted by age and gender.  At Christmas, coordinators, with the assistance of local social welfare agencies, church groups, and other local community agencies, distribute the toys to the community’s less fortunate children.

For more information on the Toys for Tots program, visit www.ToysForTots.org.

As the Jacksonville Daily News published their annual Best of the Best Jacksonville awards Sunday, Carolina Dental Specialty Center was awarded the top honor in the category of dental implants, further cementing the clinic as the go-to periodontist in the Jacksonville area thanks to their use of robot-assisted dental services.

The Jacksonville Daily News Best of the Best list recognizes the top businesses in an array of categories that are voted on by the general public.

Offering periodontist services in Jacksonville since 2007, Dr. Jose Arauz, founder of Carolina DSC, has been building a reputation throughout the eastern Carolinas as a tech-savvy dental savant due largely in part to his use of the Yomi robotic dental system, a state-of-the-art robotic software and mechanism that allows Arauz to perform periodontal procedures — both simple and complex — more quickly and with less discomfort than traditional methods, allowing for same-day dental implants with smaller incisions and faster recovery times.

“It’s an incredible honor to receive this award because the Jacksonville Daily News Best of the Best list is chosen by the people of our area, which shows that we are really making an impact due to the way we perform our dental implants,” said Arauz. “We look forward to serving our community and will continue to do so at the highest level of care with patient experience being our top priority.”

Arauz has been installing dental implants for patients for over 15 years, including more than 250 using the Yomi robotic dental system.

The Yomi system offers precise and accurate physical guidance through haptic robotic technology, which constrains the drill during procedures. This level of automated assistance provides Arauz with complete control and allows for clear visualization of the surgical site.

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Those in the eastern Carolinas considering undergoing dental implant surgery will have the opportunity to get an up-close, hands-on demonstration of the Yomi robotic dental system, the only FDA-cleared robot-assisted dental surgery system in the country, at Kimbrell’s parking lot on Friday, Sept. 9 from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. hosted by Carolina Dental Specialty Center (DSC), the first and only dentistry in eastern North Carolina to use Yomi.

Taking place at 1370 Western Blvd., the open-house event will allow those in attendance to see how Yomi operates and can even use the robotic dental system themselves on a synthetic dental model to better understand the precision and steadiness of the device, allowing for smaller, more accurate incisions and quicker recovery times than traditional surgeries.

Carolina DSC will be giving away a free consultation and x-ray to one lucky attendee following the event, with the winner scheduled to be determined on Sept. 23.

Additionally, those attending the live demonstration will receive a free goodie bag along with chapstick, sunglasses, frisbees, beach balls, koozies and toothbrushes.

As one of the few periodontists in the country using the state-of-the-art, robot-assisted technology, Dr. Jose Arauz, founder of Carolina DSC, has been utilizing Yomi since February of 2020 when his practice first acquired it.

“Ever since we brought Yomi into our office, we’ve had a significant technological advantage over traditional methods of dental implant surgeries,” said Arauz, who has been practicing dentistry in Jacksonville since 2007. “We’re excited to open our doors to the public so they can see for themselves just how effective our robotic dental system is when it comes to minimally invasive procedures.”

To date, Arauz has utilized the Yomi robotic system on 171 dental surgeries — including 250 dental implants installed — that allow his patients to experience less discomfort and faster recovery times compared to traditional dental implant surgeries.

The Yomi system offers precise and accurate physical guidance through haptic robotic technology, which constrains the drill during procedures. This level of automated assistance provides Arauz with complete control and allows for clear visualization of the surgical site.

Carolina Dental Specialty Center, a Jacksonville periodontistry specializing in robotic dental implants, has added a new, advanced method of teeth cleaning known as Guided Biofilm Therapy to its services, saving their patients time and discomfort during routine cleaning procedures while more effectively preventing periodontal and peri-implant diseases. 

In partnership with EMS Dental, the inventor and manufacturer of the Guided Biofilm Therapy procedure, the latest concept in plaque removal allows periodontists at Carolina DSC to remove layers of dental plaque from patients’ teeth and gum pockets using advanced tools and technology, including the AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master. 

This technology combines high-pressure airflow with a fine erythritol powder to thoroughly, safely and comfortably remove biofilm, stains and young calculus deposits on natural teeth, gum pockets, restorations, and implants, providing the least-invasive method of teeth cleaning.

“Because of its many health and cosmetic benefits, this procedure is well on its way to becoming the preferred method among dentists for cleaning teeth,” said Dr. Jose Arauz, founder of Carolina DSC. “Our patients are experiencing less discomfort and cleaner teeth thanks to GBT. And what many people don’t realize is that practicing and maintaining  good oral hygiene not only provides health benefits to your teeth and gums, but can improve overall health and wellbeing, too.” 

Dental biofilm is the primary contributor to caries, periodontal and peri-implant infections, which can increase the risk of systemic diseases, including cardiovascular and respiratory disease, arthritis or diabetes. According to Arauz, preventing the buildup of biofilm around teeth and gums can improve overall health and wellness.

Additionally, a confident smile and smiling more often helps reduce the body’s response to stress and lowers the heart rate in stressful scenarios, according to the National Institutes of Health. When those who are less confident in their teeth smile less, their body reacts less favorably to stress, causing high blood pressure and other health complications that can lead to a decrease in life longevity.

With the addition of Guided Biofilm Therapy to its repertoire of services, Carolina DSC adds to its list of medically-advanced procedures aimed at reducing discomfort and procedure time for its patients. These procedures include the enlistment of Yomi Robot-Assisted Dental Systems, the first and only robot-assisted dental surgery system to be commercially available in the country.

On Thursday, Dr. Jose Arauz, a Jacksonville periodontist and founder of Carolina Dental Specialty Center, is set to conclude his five-month local outreach program designed to educate Jacksonville dentists on the benefits of robotic dentistry, as well as offer his practice as a resource as it remains one of the few in the country certified to use Yomi — the only FDA-cleared robot-assisted dental surgery system in the U.S.

Referred to as “Lunch and Learns,” Arauz will visit his eighth and final practice in the Jacksonville area since December, where he has been educating local dentists of the benefits that robotic dentistry can have on patients requiring dental implants, including shorter surgeries, quicker recovery times and less pain — setting a new standard for dental implant procedures in eastern North Carolina.

“It’s extremely important that other dentists in the Jacksonville area are aware of the benefits associated with robotic dentistry,” said Arauz, who has been using Yomi for dental implant surgeries for more than two years. “Using robotics for dental implant procedures allows us to perform complete full arch surgeries in about 90 minutes and dual arch surgery in about 2.5 hours. This translates to faster surgery, faster recovery and ultimately less pain for their patients. We want other dentists to know that this capability, while rare, is available to their patients right here in Jacksonville.”

According to Carolina DSC, their practice is the first and only in eastern North Carolina to use Yomi. To date, Arauz has performed procedures using the Yomi robotic system on 147 patients, including 219 dental implants installed.

“Dentistry, like all medical fields, is constantly changing and evolving,” said Dr. Jeff Scott, founder of Crystal Coast Dentistry in Cape Carteret. “Having someone in our area like Dr. Arauz who is staying in step with the latest advancements in medical technology doesn’t just benefit his practice; it helps all dentists in the Jacksonville area who trust him with the health and wellbeing of our patients.”

“[Arauz] is very thorough and has equipment that I’ve never seen before in a periodontist office,” said Fred Beacham, a patient of Carolina DSC who underwent an immediate implant placement using the Yomi robotic system. “Dr. Arauz is the best I’ve had over the past 15 years and I’ve been in a [dentist] chair for quite a few years.”

Utilizing robotics within dental implant surgeries allow patients at Carolina DSC to experience quicker, sometimes same-day procedures, which reduces recovery time and pain. Yomi offers haptic guidance to assist dental surgeons with placing implants, erradicating small, involuntary movements often experienced when performing surgery manually.

Yomi also features collaborative surgical planning tools, allowing for 3-D renderings of the patient’s procedure to be uploaded into Yomi’s software, providing a digital gameplan for the robotic system that allows for accurate and precise implant placement during surgery.

Yomi Robot-Assisted Dental Systems were designed by Neocis, which has partnered with avant-garde dental surgeons across the U.S., including Arauz, to establish robot-assisted dental surgery as the new standard of care for dental implants. Yomi is the first and only robot-assisted dental surgery system to be commercially available in the country.

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.— Carolina Dental Specialty Center, a Jacksonville-based dentistry specializing in periodontics, is celebrating Dental Assistant Recognition Week by decorating their office and attire in purple, the unofficial color of the dentistry profession.

Additionally, Dr. Jose Arauz, founder of Carolina DSC and a board-certified periodontist, is gifting his dental assistants with notepads, keychains and more to commemorate his appreciation for his staff’s diligence.  

“Dental Assistant Recognition Week every year is a well-deserved occasion that I look forward to celebrating every year,” says Arauz. “I cannot thank my staff enough for the hard work, dedication and care each dental assistant in my office shows their patients. I could not ask for a better group of professionals.”

“It is really nice to be appreciated in an office I have only been working with since November,” said Tyler Kiefer, dental assistant with Carolina DSC. “The notebooks and socks will be something I use while performing my daily tasks, they are so cute.”

Held during the first full week of March each year, Dental Assistant Recognition Week was established by the American Dental Assistant Association (ADAA) to recognize dental assistants and the impact they have on the dental industry. 

According to ADAA, the theme for 2022 is “Dental Assistants: Passionate About Our Patients, Dedicated to Our Profession,” and acknowledges the growing importance of dentistry’s role in health care and the responsibilities of dental assistants.

The official symbol of dentistry incoporated the color of lilac in 1897 by the National Association of Dental Faculties, which signifies compassion and inspiration.

Carolina Dental Specialty Center is offering select services free of charge to veterans who schedule an appointment during the month of February. 

According to their promotional flyer, Carolina DSC will provide a free comprehensive exam and x-rays to qualified veterans who are new patients of the practice. While the appointment may take place any time throughout the year, veterans must schedule an appointment between now and Feb. 28 to be eligible for the free services.

“Jacksonville has such a strong military community, and each and every one of them has signed a blank check to this country to protect Americans and our way of life,” says Dr. Jose  Arauz, founder of Carolina DSC and a board-certified periodontist practicing dentistry in Jacksonville for 15 years. “Because they sacrifice so much, we want to give back any way we can and we believe providing them with the first steps to healthy oral hygiene free of charge is a great place to start.” 

Now in its fourth year, Carolina DSC’s “We Love Our Vets” annual promotion has helped 18 veterans obtain free dental services.

Carolina DSC asks that veterans who are interested in utilizing the promotion contact their office at (910) 577-1315 and mention the “We Love Our Vets” campaign to get started. 

Qualified veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD214 to their consultation visit. 

For more information on Carolina Dental Specialty Center and their “We Love Our Vets” campaign, please visit their website at www.CarolinaDSC.com or call (910) 577-1315.