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Joan Shelton-Palelek: accomplished dental hygienist, passionate equestrian.

Joan Shelton-Palelek: accomplished dental hygienist, passionate equestrian.

This month will mark Joan’s 25th anniversary as a clinical dental hygienist in our practice, but she hasn’t been resting on her laurels. Joan’s love of dental hygiene and her continual quest for excellence recently took her “back to school”. She graduated Summa Cum Laude, while earning a Bachelor of Science as an additional degree [...]

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Drs. Bryant & Junge Selected as “Top Dentists” by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

Drs. Bryant & Junge Selected as “Top Dentists” by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

Seattle Met magazine collaborated with TopDentists, a national survey company, to create their 2013 list. It sent ballots containing names of specialists and general dentists to local members of the American Dental Association and other dental societies in King, Snohomish, Kitsap and Pierce Counties. Each group was asked to evaluate the dentists they knew (and [...]

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Treating patients with a specific developmental dental disorder (amelogenesis imperfecta)

Treating patients with a specific developmental dental disorder (amelogenesis imperfecta)

Amelogenesis imperfecta is a disorder of tooth development in which there is abnormal enamel formation. People with amelogenesis imperfecta have sensitive, misshapen and discolored teeth (usually yellow, brown or gray) that are very soft and vulnerable to decay. This is an inherited, genetically linked condition. But, since several genes affect the formation of enamel, amelogenesis [...]

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Sarah Arce: Welcoming office administrator, wonderful new mom and wife!

Sarah Arce: Welcoming office administrator, wonderful new mom and wife!

A lot of people say they love their job, but Sarah means it. By getting to work with such an amazing group of people, Sarah really enjoys her days in Bryant & Junge’s dental office. “Being part of a team that is so passionate about the work they do and the people they help is, [...]

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The simple truth about cavities.

The simple truth about cavities.

Dental cavities, also called tooth decay or dental caries, are caused by bacteria in the mouth. When these bacteria come into contact with carbohydrates (especially sugars), they quickly multiply, forming a biofilm on the teeth called dental plaque. The bacteria in plaque produce acid to help them digest the carbohydrates, and therein lies the problem. [...]

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Bryant & Junge Prosthodontics in 2012 Seattle Magazine Top Docs Issue

Bryant & Junge Prosthodontics in 2012 Seattle Magazine Top Docs Issue

Seattle Magazine is the area’s definitive city + regional magazine that helps people get the most out of living in the Puget Sound. It delivers the best of everything each month and every July the magazine prints the Top Docs list based on peer-driven votes. It was in this issue that Bryant & Junge Prosthodontics [...]

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Dr. Junge gives back in Bhutan

Dr. Junge gives back in Bhutan

As a private pilot, Dr. Junge was well aware of the lack of healthcare in these poor, remote areas. A previous mission had taken him to the Amazon. This time, he wanted to reach out to Asia. “These places have no infrastructure,” he notes. “There are so many people in need.” He devoted upwards of [...]

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VELscope screenings help reduce oral cancer risks.

VELscope screenings help reduce oral cancer risks.

Oral cancer starts out as a tiny lesion in the soft tissue of the mouth, which includes your lips and tongue. In the early stages, these lesions are usually painless. And because they may form in places you can’t see, like the roof of the mouth, they often go unnoticed until the cancer has spread. [...]

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Dr. Bryant was one of eight dentists inducted as a 2011 AAID Fellow.

Dr. Bryant was one of eight dentists inducted as a 2011 AAID Fellow.

As you know, both Dr. Bryant and Dr. Junge have a long list of credentials and achievements in recognition of their skill and knowledge in all aspects of prosthodontic, cosmetic and implant dentistry. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) is a 61-year-old professional organization dedicated to advancing the standard of care for comprehensive implant [...]

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Kathy DuCharme: Friendly dental assistant, fearless triathlete.

Kathy DuCharme: Friendly dental assistant, fearless triathlete.

“My job is fun and exciting!” says Kathy. “I love working with doctors who are caring, appreciative and professional. Both Dr. Bryant and Dr. Junge are truly amazing. Working for them is a dream job.” Though Kathy is a full-time dental assistant, she also finds time to pursue her other passion — the outdoors. When [...]

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