Our smile and our teeth are a big part of the first impression we make with everyone we meet. It can have a pleasant and positive impact or possibly a negative effect. This is aside from the fact that crooked teeth or improper bite alignment can interfere with proper chewing; place strain on the teeth, [...]
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Dr. Finlay has been recognized as one of the premiere cosmetic and restorative dentists in the country. He is one of 50 dentists that are recognized as an Accredited Fellow by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Accreditation serves as the Gold Standard for Excellence in cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Finlay is the only Accredited Dentist [...]
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Accreditation Case Type I presents the clinician with the broadest canvas to showcase his or her skills. This case type involves six or more indirect restorations within the maxillary arch, treating at least the incisors and canines. The key to delivering an optimal result lies in the clinician’s ability to create a successful rapport with [...]
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The following are questions and concerns from a dentist and Dr. Scott Finlay’s answers and insight. Question 1: Just because I see it (diagnosis it) doesn’t mean my patients will want to treat it (even acute, painful, or blatant problems they are aware of gets put on the back burner). Question 2: How much of the [...]
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Making a decision on where you pursue your dental education is an important one. It is a personal decision that will mitigate the choices you will make in your career from this point forward.. One of the earliest lessons that Dr. Dawson taught me was that it was important to become a better [...]
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Cosmetic Dentistry relates to those procedures and techniques that manage the appearance, function and health of an individual’s smile. The ancient Greeks taught us centuries ago that the foundation of esthetics is essentially a reflection of the relative health of any system. We are attracted to those elements that are healthy and give us the [...]
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“Great check up again! I’ll work on flossing more J Candy is great! you need to rethink taking our insurance……hmmmmm” Ken Sevec “All the ladies at the front desk are pleasant and very efficient. Candy is at the top of the list of all the dental hygienist I have seen in my long life. [...]
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Here are some more testimonials from satisfied patients of Dr. Scott Finlay. “Each person I met during my visit was professional and friendly. I appreciated the atmosphere of the office.” Janet Loveless “Team Finlay constantly exceeds expectations in every way, from the greeting from Mary and Connie to their goodbyes. And Dr. Finlay had me [...]
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The Department of Health and Human Services today announced that it will revise the recommended levels for optimally fluoridating community water systems. Historically, the recommended optimal level for community water fluoridation has been 0.7 to 1.2 parts per million. The new recommended level is 0.7 ppm. The federal government is not recommending that communities stop [...]
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Dr. Scott Finlay, DDS and Associates, PA, are a premiere cosmetic and restorative dentistry practice in the Annapolis area. Here’s just a sample of what some of Dr. Finlay’s satisfied patients are saying about him and his staff: “Christine is one of the most pleasant and professional dental hygienists that I have ever had in [...]
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