The Center for Esthetic Dentistry Blog | Dr. Charley Varipapa

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Best Dentist : Northern Virginia Magazine

Dr Charles Varipapa was just selected as Top Dentist in Northern Magazine as one of the Best Dentists in Northern Virginia.
The poll is taken by Northern Virginia Magazine of it's readers and local dental practitioners. Dr Varipapa is also in the Who's Who Among Dentist nationwide as well as Top Dentists in the United States of America.

Dr Varipapa has been in practice for over 25 years and has dedicated his practice to advanced restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry since the mid-nineties. He has completed studies at the L. D. Pankey Institute, The Dawson Center, The Seattle Institute and Spear Institute. He is a student of the Las Vegas Institute and The Kois Center for Dental Excellence. He has made a commitment to dental education, he himself was on the faculty of the University of Maryland Dental School.

Dr Varipapa enjoys the relationships he has developed with families of patients over the years and has been grateful that so many lovely and wonderful people have chosen him for their dental care. He maintains a general, advanced restorative and cosmetic dental practice in Alexandria, Virginia. Dr Varipapa has advanced training in Cosmetic Dentistry, Neuromuscular Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry. It is an honor to have been named a Best Dentist by Northern Virginia Magazine.

Labels: Northern Virginia, Washingtonian Top Dentist ad photo

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Friday, June 12, 2009

Off to The Las Vegas Institute Again.

The Las Vegas Institute to many people is the premier learning center for cosmetic dentists in the USA. As an Alexandria Cosmetic Dentist I enjoy going to this Institute and seeing all of their new developments in techniques and materials. It is a unique setting and they are committed to providing the highest level of training they know. This month I am attending a communication and leadership seminar that I believe will be very insightful and educational. We have always operated on the values of Honesty and Integrity and I believe it will be helpful in communicating with people who choose us for their care.
I will look forward to letting you know just what we learn and the impact it might have on our relationship with friends of the practice. Have a great week!

posted by Dr. Charley Varipapa at 6:51 AM 0 comments

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Cosmetic Dentist and New Imressions

There is an even newer system for taking cad cam dental impressions without having to use sloppy goop that tastes awful and can gag patients. It is called Lava by 3M and involves a small wand about the size of a candy cane that is waved over different areas of the teeth and allows a lab to create an even more precise impression often eliminating the need to use cord impregnated with epinephrine to retract the gum tissue for an accurate impression. Earlier generations of this were in the model T phase I believe but this particular system has all the high-tech features we need to assure accurate "impressions" of teeth to assure a superior finished dental Porcelain veneer or porcelain crown. Dental Veneers can be better than ever. Be sure to stop by our cosmetic dentist DC office in Old Town,and ask Alexandria Dentist Dr Varipapa about the Lava System to learn more about this new technique and take a look at our extreme makeovers on our website.

Labels: cosmetic dentist, Lava, Porcelain Veneers

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Tooth Erosion and Worn Teeth

The hottest item on the Dental Hit parade is dental tooth erosion and wear as it is related to carbonated beverages and flavored water. It is happening across the country and across the world. As a northern virginia cosmetic dentist i have seen it happen to soooo many people, young and old. As more beverage companies develop more ways for us to drink more water you will see that most fruit flavored water has citric acid in it. If you are drinking lots of these flavored waters you might want to limit yourself to 2-3 bottles a week as it is essentially an acid wash that literally washes away the enamel. Carbonated beverages are also a source of enamel erosion, the tiny bubbles that fizz in our mouths bubble away tooth structure about as fast! So be careful, as your dentist I am happy to discuss this further with you. Look in our newsletter for an update too.

Have a great Holiday!

posted by Dr. Charley Varipapa at 6:05 AM 4 comments

Cosmetic Dentist, Arlington, VA

Seveveral months ago I started a new study club where 9 other dentists and I saw a patient who is a student at George Mason University studying to be a teacher. I had met him at a restaurant in Charleston , SC. It turned out that he had been born with only 10 permanent teeth and at 21 years of age still had numerous baby teeth and several areas where he was missing teeth. I got a group of friends together from all of the specialties of Dentistry and met at a Prosthodontist friends office in Arlington, Va to review his case. We pooled all of our resources and began the task of diagnosing his case. It was very interesting, our orthodontist is Dr David Hughes from Springfield and he started the patient in braces to put all the teeth in the proper position. We also saw him here in Alexandria and determined he needed bone grafts and implants. We are meeting later next month to formulate his restorative plan, all of these doctors are giving their time and experience at no cost to this needy person. It has been as exciting for us as it has for this patient. Stay tuned for his before and after photos too.

posted by Dr. Charley Varipapa at 4:57 AM 0 comments

Friday, August 22, 2008

Biologic Width Demystified - About Dental Crowns

Rich Erickson MS, DDS has written an engaging article about the placement of dental crowns. In the article he addresses the challenges of placing crowns perfectly and making sure the functional and aesthetic result is fabulous.

Read the full dental crown article here.

For more information on dental crowns, contact Dr. Charley Varipapa at 703.299.9899 or send him an email.

Labels: Dental Crowns, Porcelain Crowns, Tooth Crowns

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Dr. Varipapa Selected to do Makeovers

In a recent distinction, Dr. Charley Varipapa, a Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist from Northern Virginia was selected to do smile makeovers for Northern Virgina Magazine. Dr. Varipapa will be using Porcelain Veneers and Porcelain Crowns for the makeover. For more information about the makeover or to schedule a consultation to improve your smile, send us an email or call us at 703.299.9899

Labels: Northern Virginia Magazine, Porcelain Crowns, Porcelain Veneers, Smile Makeover, Washingtonian Top Dentist ad photo

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Dr. Varipapa and Other Top Dentists

Dr. Varipapa values continuing education and regularly attends advanced dentistry training courses. Below are some photos of Dr. Varipapa and some other top dentists around the nation.

Pictured above: Dr. Varipapa with Dr. Hamada Makarita

Pictured above: Dr. Varipapa with Dr. Chong Lee

Pictured above: Dr. Varipapa with Dr. Tony Tomaro

posted by NoëlO at 1:25 PM 5 comments

Thursday, July 17, 2008

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2008

For more information contact:
Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies
1401 Hillshire Ste. 200
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 341.7978

Local DC Cosmetic Dentist completes LVI’s Advanced Adhesive Aesthetic Dentistry Studies

Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies proudly announces the completion of Advanced Adhesive Aesthetic Dentistry by Dr. Charley Varipapa. This four day, live-patient treatment program addresses materials, procedures and techniques for providing exceptional aesthetic adhesive restoration.

Dr. Charley Varipapa completed the Advanced Adhesive Aesthetic Dentistry program under the highly acclaimed Dr. Ronald Jackson. While at LVI, Dr. Charley Varipapa underwent intensive dental training on the most cutting-edge methods and technology in adhesive dentistry.This training provided Dr. Charley Varipapa with the necessary tools to perform complex restorative dentistry for his patients.

Dr. Charley Varipapa’s desire to provide the best possible care in his practice is evidenced by his commitment to continuing education in advanced dental studies.

For more information, call LVI at (888)584-3237 or Dr. Charley Varipapa at (703)299-9899.

Labels: cosmetic dentistry training, DC cosmetic dentist

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