Ardent Smile

Not your typical dentist’s office.
By Kerri Penno

Inna Vinnikov, DMD graduated with her dental doctorate degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2005. She remained in the Philadelphia area working with other practices before opening Ardent Smile, P.C. in Doylestown, PA in June 2009. Dr. Vinnikov and her staff strive to provide oral health and wellness, while educating patients on how to achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime.

Truly, Ardent Smile offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with spacious exam rooms and lots of windows. Dr. Vinnikov notes, “This is not your typical dentist’s office. As a patient settles in for an examination or procedure, they can enjoy soothing music, cable television, magazines, educational software, or even a blanket if they feel chilly.” This practice is committed to making your dental visit as comfortable as possible.

The top-notch staff will add to the experience. “Our staff members are inspired and very knowledgeable,” Dr. Vinnikov says. “Our dental hygienist is amazing. She’s enthusiastic, down to earth, and a real people-person who instantly helps patients feel at ease.” Upon completing the initial examination, patients will feel like a part of the Ardent Smile family. The Office Manager will talk patients through their treatment plan and will be available to patients via e-mail or telephone to answer any future questions or concerns.

As one of the most technologically advanced offices in the area, Ardent Smile offers state-of-the-art dental equipment. This includes intra-oral cameras, digital x-rays, ultrasonic scaling and VELscope. The equipment helps staff in accuracy, efficiency and helps provide the best possible dental care at an affordable cost.

The intra-oral camera projects color images of a patient’s teeth and mouth during dental procedures on an overhead flat-screen monitor. This shows immediate problem areas in their mouth and helps them become more informed and active in their treatment plan.

Digital x-rays use a digital sensor, rather than film, to capture electronic images which can be viewed immediately on a computer screen or on the overhead flat-screen monitor. Digital X-rays also reduce radiation exposure to the patient by as much as 95 percent.

The ultrasonic scaling device emits a very controlled, high-pressure stream of water to remove plaque. Many patients are sold on this technique after their very first experience. This device while useful, is not mandatory, as some patients prefer the traditional hand-scaling technique. The hygienist understands that each individual has unique needs and concerns and will accommodate per patient request.

The VELscope is the leading oral cancer-screening device used today. According to the American Cancer Society, during regular check-ups, dentists have the opportunity to see abnormal tissue changes and to detect oral cancer at an early, curable stage. The quick and painless VELscope examination assists in early identification of oral cancer and other mucosal abnormalities, such as pre-malignant dysplasia, that may not be apparent to the naked eye.

Additionally, patients can turn to Ardent Smile for any cosmetic treatments. Dr. Vinnikov is certified for Invisalign®. Invisalign® is an invisible, removable aligner that helps eliminate spaces and straighten teeth. It is a great way to transform a smile without interfering with day-to-day life. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place.

A smile is important. It is one of the first things that people notice. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful. Many things done on a regular basis can contribute to stained teeth such as drinking coffee, tea, cola and red wine or smoking. Ardent Smile Offers Zoom!® whitening. This is a chair side whitening system that shows immediate results and averages 8 shades whiter and brighter.

Furthermore, Ardent Smile also offers a variety of services to meet the needs of each patient. These include: mouth guards, to prevent bruxium, or teeth grinding at night, sealants to prevent cavities, crowns and bridges, dental implants, extractions, root canals, veneers, periodontal evaluation, white restorations and removable prosthesis. Certainly, these procedures can help patients improve their dental health.

Ardent Smile prides themselves to spending time with each individual patient to listen to any concerns. Further, they aspire to share their knowledge in a comfortable environment conducive to oral wellness. The practice is committed to making patients complete dental health, as well as their needs and comfort, their number one priority. “We want each patient to know that we want to build a long-lasting relationship with them, to make them feel special and to know that we truly care about their needs,” Dr. Vinnikov says. Without a doubt, Dr. Vinnikov and her staff strive to give patients the best dental treatment that they need and desire.

The office accepts most PPO Insurance plans, and offers both interest and no-interest payment plans through Care Credit. Look for Ardent Smile’s coupons in the direct-mail Val-Pak in your mailbox, or in the practice’s brochure, distributed at local businesses, and receive 50 percent off Zoom!® whitening or a new electronic toothbrush for new patients.
Ardent Smile is located at 4259 West Swamp Road, Suite 104, Doylestown, PA 18902. Call (215) 230-4550 or visit www.ardentsmile.com for more information. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with some evening and Saturday morning hours available. New Patients are welcome!

Kerri Penno (kpenno@gmail.com) is a Conshohocken-based freelance writer.