Jay Parnes DDS, Perinton Family Dentist, wants his patients to know they will never have to worry about poor infection control at his practice. He and his staff follow specifically designed infection control practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Rochester, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/16/2013 -- The Oklahoma state dental board is offering free testing to Doctor Scott Wayne Harrington's patients after a 17-count complaint revealed his allegedly poor sterilization practices could have put them at risk for contracting HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B. Patients received a letter from the Tulsa Health Department on Friday informing them of an inquiry into Harrington's practice and advising them to get screened.

The dentist's alleged practices came under fire after a patient who had no known risk factors, other than receiving dental treatment in Harrington's office, tested positive for both HIV and hepatitis C. Among the 7,000 patients who may have been exposed to HIV and Hepatitis in Harrington's office are children. Their nervous parents are having them tested and grapple with how to understand the public health nightmare.

Dr. Jay Parnes, Perinton Family Dentist, wants to calm any fears his patients may have about sterilization and has sent a newsletter out to his patients, presented in its entirety here:

Dear Patients,

As you are probably aware, there is widespread news coverage involving the investigation of an Oklahoma oral surgeon for poor infection control practices and delegation of dental procedures. I would like to allay any concerns you may have regarding this as it pertains to my practice.

- We follow stringent infection control procedures, specifically designed for dental offices, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These procedures reduce the risk to patients to a point of an extremely remote possibility.
- As your doctor, I only delegate procedures to my staff that they are licensed and qualified to perform as per New York State regulations. I care about your health and safety as my foremost priority.

Let me describe just a few of the things we do in my practice in terms of infection control:

1. All dental staff involved with patient care scrub their hands before each and every patient and use protective garb such as gloves, masks and eye wear.
2. A new set of gloves and masks are used for each patient.
3. Before you enter the treatment room, all surfaces, such as the chair, instrument tray, dental light, drawer handles, and counter tops have been cleaned and decontaminated.
4. After every patient visit, all instruments are either disposed of or sterilized using chemicals under heat and pressure.

We would be happy to show you our infection control methods the next time you are in for an appointment. If you have any questions, I would be pleased to answer them.

Sincerely,
Jay D. Parnes, DDS

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Dr.Jay Parnes, Perinton Family Dentist, has been invited by The Dental Library national organization to launch and take the helm as a contributing author for http://www.TheDentalLibraryOfRochester.com. Dr. Parnes is actively involved in the communities of Fairport, Perinton and Rochester, NY.

Fairport, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/04/2013 -- The Dental Library is an assembly of local, prominent dental professionals who have agreed to research and write about dental issues and developments for their local area.

Dr. Jay D. Parnes graduated from the Medical College of Virginia with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1986. He then received a certificate of graduation from the University of Connecticut's Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. "I was honored to receive the certificate because this is a level of achievement reached by less than 1% of all dentists. Furthermore, I was named "Outstanding Resident" in this program," proclaimed Dr. Parnes. He was selected as Chief Resident in his second year of residency.

"I'm committed to providing only the best for my patients and I continually attend advanced dental courses presented by leading worldwide dental experts," stated Dr. Jay Parnes.

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Dr. Parnes and his team are now offering Gendex Digital X-Rays to their dental patients. “The use of this equipment is important because digital x-rays not only expose our patients and staff to 80% less radiation than typical x-rays, they are also more likely to image potential decay than traditional dental x-rays,” said Dr. Parnes.

Fairport, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/26/2013 -- Digital x-rays allow Dr. Parnes and the rest of the team better visibility of the entire tooth and root structure, as well as surrounding bone and tissue. Dr. Parnes stated "digital x-rays give us the opportunity to detect and diagnose issues before they are visible to the naked eye, and before they can cause significant damage and pain." Dr. Parnes noted that, "communication with patients is easier because they can see what he sees and the patients like it because it takes less time than traditional x-rays." In addition, digital x-rays are environmentally friendly because they don't require chemical fixers and lead foils to develop the x-ray films. The chemical fixers and lead foils are discarded after use. The chemicals go into the public sewer system and the lead goes into the garbage.

To obtain a digital x-ray, a small sensor that is connected to a computer is placed in the mouth. A beam is sent through the teeth to the sensor, which records the image. Dr. Parnes and his staff can immediately view the digital x-rays on a computer screen to review the results. That means there is no more waiting for x-rays to be developed in a dark room. Dr. Parnes can also share the images with his patients so they can see what he is explaining about their oral condition.

Welcome to the Fairport, NY dental office of Jay D. Parnes D.D.S., providing gentle, compassionate, affordable dentistry for the whole family.

At our Fairport dental office you will find:

- Individualized attention – Dr. Parnes sees only one patient at a time so he is able to devote his complete attention to each patient's unique dental and oral health needs.
- High quality, meticulous care – Dr. Parnes has extensive advanced dental training and employs the latest in dental technology in order to provide his patients the advanced dental care they require for optimum oral health and a beautiful smile.
- Warm and inviting atmosphere – Dr. Parnes and his staff strive to provide a warm and relaxing atmosphere so patients of all ages can be as comfortable as possible during visits to our dental office.
- A dental home – Dr. Parnes and the staff enjoy getting to know all our patients and developing life-long friendships.
- Convenient hours – We understand that your days are busy so our Fairport dental office is open until 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays and open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
 
Call now for an appointment at (585) 223-2000 or just fill out our simple online form. Please don't hesitate to contact Jay D. Parnes, D.D.S. if you have any questions. We are here to help!

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