CDADSM - A Distinctive Dental Practice
The Center for Dental Aesthetics and Dental Sleep Medicine is a state-of-the-art practice dedicated to a superlative quality of patient care and an unmatched dedication to patient comfort. Mark J. Friedman, DDS and his son Matt J. Friedman, DDS offer a full-spectrum of general dentistry services in addition to the latest dental alternatives for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
A Patient's Health and Comfort Comes First
"Uncompromising quality and patient comfort comes first and foremost in our practice" says Dr. Mark who served for over 30 years on the part-time faculty at the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry. "I enjoyed having Matt as a student while he was at USC and I'm proud of his innovative additions to our practice such as Dental Sleep Medicine." The field of Dental Sleep Medicine involves the management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with retainer-like oral appliances. A dental approach is often the treatment of choice, but should only be rendered by properly trained dentists working in conjunction with qualified sleep physicians. Dr. Matt adds, "it always feels great when patients report that they have stopped snoring, are finally sleeping soundly and feel better than they have in years." Research confirms that successful treatment of sleep apnea improves a person's overall quality of life as well as their longevity. "For a dental healthcare provider to have such an immediate and profound influence on a patient's medical health is highly rewarding" says Dr. Mark.
Seeing is Believing for the Patient and the Dentist
Microscope Dentistry is a relatively new advancement being used by approximately one percent of general practitioners. According to Dr. Mark, "if more dentists could experience the improved vision and unprecedented precision made possible with the microscope, they would never want to work without one." Microscopes with on-board digital video cameras make it possible to record exams and procedures with the click of a mouse. These video files or Visual Clinical Records (VCRs) benefit planning, diagnosis and communication with patients" says Dr. Matt. He also points out that, "seeing is believing and some patients watch treatment being performed "live" on suspended flat screens, whereas others prefer to view video clips on their home computer screens via e-mail." The VCR empowers patients through a better understanding of what is going on in the recesses of their own mouth and that translates to improved, informed decisions that will impact their oral health into the future.
Featured on Apple
An article about our practice was posted on the Apple website in 2005 and remains the only business profile on a dental practice. This story highlights how we incorporated many Mac-based software and hardware elements to improve the quality of patient care, while at the same time insuring a pleasant patient experience. We continue to incorporate appropriate Mac technology as it become available. Please explore this site for further information about how Apple helps us to improve the patient care experience.
Our Goal
At the Center For Dental Aesthetics and Dental Sleep Medicine, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality oral health care with an emphasis on advanced infection control procedures. Patient comfort is always our first priority and we make very effort to make sure that each dental visit is a positive experience.