So You Have Jaw Pain!  Why are Muscles Important?  What Damage Happens With Unhappy Muscles? 😁 Many of you already know this, but for those who have the question of what a Las Vegas Institute (LVI) trained dentist will look for, analyze, and how it all connects this blog's purpose is to put it in simplified terms.  Dr Jim McCreight has... read more »

  OralDNA Salivary Testing For Optimal Dental Hygiene Care Periodontal Disease Statistics in the United States The McCreight Progressive Dental Team in action including international hygiene coach, Ms Jill Taylor (left) of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) doing some on-site training with Ms Jamie Rotunno (right) of McCreight Progressive Dentistry. In our rural practice (McCreight Progressive... read more »

  Laser Dental Cleanings-What Is Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR)? Jessica Berthelson, RDH shown here with diode laser eye ware protection as well as showing the tip of the laser that she uses to decrease bacteria in the gums. Jessica has been certified to use the diode laser for almost 12 years. She brings a huge amount of experience and success... read more »

  Dr Carolyn Kupka (Boulder Colorado Cosmetic Dentist) with completed smile makeover with 28 all ceramic crowns/veneers. Smile completed by Dr Jim McCreight and Williams Dental Lab (Mr Bob Clark, CDT, LVIM) Cosmetic Dentistry-A Brief History Craig Colorado Local Amanda Back rocking that smile with 10 porcelain veneers. Smile by Dr Jim McCreight and Williams Dental Lab (Mr Bob Clark,... read more »

Jim and Wendy at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry (June 1995) Why Practice Dentistry In Rural Colorado? Lieutenant Jim McCreight as a US Naval Dentist in San Diego, CA (August 1995) To be honest it was a goal of mine to live in Colorado growing up in Iowa.  I grew up in Davenport and spent a few summers... read more »

If you are an existing client of McCreight Progressive Dentistry you have heard the term 'Biofilm' more than once. In fact, most of our dental clients have tools that disrupt oral biofilm at home. These may include a Sonicare toothbrush, WaterPik, or PerioProtect trays. With all that you do at home have you ever taken the time to learn what... read more »