Tustin, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/06/2015 -- The line between dental and medical treatment is not only blurring, it is disappearing. Dental treatments such as dental implant surgery, obstructive sleep apnea therapy or temporomandibular joint disorder equilibration are usually not covered by dental insurance, even though they may be recommended for the patient's continued health. Now, Dr. Milos Boskovic and Dr. Ivanka Srbinovska of Transformation Dental Partners in Tustin CA, are helping their patients use their major medical insurance to help cover the costs of advanced dental treatment.

While it's predicted that most dental practices will follow suit in the next decade, Transformation Dental Partners is making this transition now. And, while it may seem "different" to think of a dentist in medical terms, the shift fits seamlessly into Transformation Dental Partners' long-range plan of providing more than dentistry to Tustin, CA area residents.

"Research results continue to reveal the intimate connection between a person's oral health and the health of their heart, lungs, kidneys and other critical bodily systems and dentistry will be increasingly viewed as a major player in overall medical health resources. The immediate good news for the patient is that they can benefit by having their medical insurance used as a financial resource to achieve their treatment goals. Medical insurance may now contribute to the cost of treatment that is not covered by dental insurance," says Dr. Boskovic.

Dr. Boskovic explains, "Our goal from the minute we opened our dental practice was to be more than a 'drill it and fix it' dental clinic. We have always looked at the big picture of our patients' overall health and how our dentistry fits into that. The fact that there is a solid connection between the health of your teeth and the predictable health of your body is not a new concept for us. We have understood this from the beginning."

About Transformation Dental Partners
For the last century, dentistry focused on the teeth, gums and oral cavity of the patient. Today, Transformation Dental Partners routinely incorporates the overall medical condition and medical risks of the patient into their dental treatment planning. And, given independent research that consistently connects the health of the oral system and the health of the body's other major systems, one may wonder at the future for dental insurance in its current format.

Most recently, medical insurance has been used at Transformation Dental Partners to help cover the costs of these dental procedures:

- Dental Implant Surgery and Placement
- CAT Scans/Radiographs
- Wisdom tooth extractions
- Anti-Snoring devices
- Surgical treatment for Gum Disease
- Bone and tissue grafting
- Oral reconstruction

As a Prosthodontist, a specialty dentist accompanied by a range of advanced capabilities and certifications, Dr. Boskovic has prepared for a variety of dental cases and complex situations. In fact, Dr. Boskovic states, "these challenges are the very reason for my pursuit of advanced qualifications throughout my decades in practice."

To make a consultation or a dental appointment, you can call 714-832-2672.

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Tustin, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/13/2014 -- Dr. Milos Boskovic, of Transformation Dental Partners in Tustin, recently attended a meeting of The Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontists, of which he is an active member, held at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach, CA. There is a significant difference between a general dentist and a prosthodontist. After completing four years of dental school, prosthodontists receive three additional years of specialized training in an American Dental Association accredited, university-based, graduate-education program. Dr. Boskovic is one of only about 1,300 Prosthodontic Specialists in the United States.

This year's theme for the meeting was Technology Advantages. Various dental product manufacturers and dealers introduced new technology for various dental procedures. The overall emphasis of the meeting was utilization of digital dentistry.

As Dr. Boskovic reviewed the wares of the vendors, he noticed something. "It seemed as if everything was geared toward integration of dental technology into dentistry, doing things faster and more efficiently for the dentist and to decrease the amount of time needed to spend on each patient." "But," he adds, "Have we really grasped the implications of integrating dental technology into our practices?"

Dr. Boskovic feels that, "My goal is to spend as much time with each patient as they need. I don't ever want our patients to feel as if we are in a hurry." Dr. Boskovic adds, "My job is to take the time necessary to perform the best dentistry for each patient, not how to use technology simply to make things go faster."

There were also a number of cosmetic dentistry products that were marketed as digital replacements for the artistic eye of the dentist. According to Dr. Boskovic, "Beauty and an attractive smile are both, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I prefer to take the time to really look at a patient and 'see' all of the nuances of his or her smile. Cosmetic dentistry is a craft, not a computerized manufacturing process."

Dr. Boskovic goes on to say that he is certainly not opposed to new technology. A quick look at the Technology section of the practice's website, http://transformationdental.com/technology/, reveals a practice dedicated to using many of the most advanced technologies to offer better and more advanced dentistry to its patients.

About Dr. Boskovic
Dr. Boskovic is also a member of the American College of Prosthodontists.

To see more of his professional affiliations, visit the website, http://transformationdental.com/meet-our-doctors/

To make an appointment with Dr. Boskovic call 714-832-2672.

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Dr. Milos Boskovic of Transformation Dental Partners has returned as an educator after a 13-year hiatus. During the 1990’s, Dr. Boskovic was on the staff of White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. The departments of TMJ and Orofacial Pain were his specialty in the time that he taught at the hospital.

Tustin, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/30/2014 -- "Through that decade I had been treating patients and teaching other dentists on how to become proficient in dealing with those complex issues in their daily practice. After a 13-year hiatus I am back at White Memorial Hospital," remarks Dr. Boskovic. He was asked to get involved again and join the departments for TMJ, Craniofacial Pain, Sleep Apnea, and OroMyofacial Disorders. He accepted the invitation and started teaching and treating patients two times a month on a part time basis in January 2014.

Oro/Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) doesn't just address your oral cavity and tongue—it addresses all the facial muscles, the head and neck. Dr. Boskovic says, "It all starts with the airway. It teaches you to breathe through your nose and rest your tongue against the roof of your mouth." You also exercise all your facial muscles, and work on functional posturing and chewing. The need for this therapy stems from patients whose jaw didn't develop correctly and as a result they have problems with chewing, swallowing and mouth breathing.

Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT)is a quality technique that may be effective in managing symptoms and providing solutions associated with mild to moderate sleep apnea, migraine headaches, (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD), periodontal disease and many other common ailments. In recent years, OMT has been applied to the field of esthetics which has benefited from scientific support and methodology that includes facial exercises and behavior modification techniques to promote proper tongue position, improved breathing, chewing and swallowing. Proper functional head and neck postures are also addressed.

"An initial evaluation is important in order to devise an effective treatment protocol. There are hundreds of exercises, and each individual is unique. It would be a mistake to think that you can do just a few basic exercises from a book for a few weeks and be done," states Dr. Boskovic. In order to really re-pattern all the muscles involved, you need to do it slowly, over time, to reprogram your muscle memory. Orofacial myofunctional therapy can be used in a number of areas to address a wide range of problems. It's an obvious fit for voice and speech pathologists. By tightening, toning, and re-patterning the muscles of your tongue, it will enhance some speech disorders. Physical therapists are also learning about its benefits. In the United States, OMT is still in the pioneering stage. It is widely used in Japan, Europe and Brazil.

"This is my third month and I enjoy it tremendously. It is so fulfilling and gratifying to be able to help so many people in so many different ways," says Dr. Boskovic. Call (714) 832-2672 if you have a symptom that would benefit from OMT.

Dr. Boskovic's hope is that he'll have the opportunity to get to know you, earn your trust and start you on the path to not only a unique dental partnership but also the most durable, attractive and natural looking smile. His qualifications include, but are not limited to the following. Diplomate: American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, American Society of Osseointegration and American Academy of Pain Management.

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One lucky winner will receive a 50" flat screen TV during the Website Open House for Transformation Dental Partners.

Tustin, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/23/2014 -- Milos M. Boskovic, DDS and Ivanka Srbinovska, DDS of Transformation Dental Partners, located in Tustin, CA, are having a Website Open House April 29-May 2 on their website www.transformationdentalpartners.com.

Dr. Boskovic and Dr. Srbinovska are celebrating their new website, designed by Curtis Marketing Group, and want you to enjoy it with them. Everyone is encouraged to join in the fun. There will be ten dental images such as a toothbrush, floss or a tooth hidden throughout their website. You have to find as many images as you can and submit a form located on the website for each image you find. The more images you find the more times you will be entered in the drawing for the Grand Prize, a 50" TV. There will be more prizes, games and lots of fun, so clicking and perusing on their website could result in a prize for you. It could also be a learning experience to discover dental procedures that may relate to your own dental needs.

Dr. Srbinovska comments, "For me, dentistry is both a passion and a way of life. As a young girl, I was enchanted with my first dental experience. I was just completely taken, and I told my mother that I wanted to be a dentist. From then on I always knew what I wanted to do, feeling that dentistry was not just an important way to help others but also the best profession one could choose. After decades of practicing top-quality dentistry, I still feel this way."

"My hope is that I'll have the opportunity to get to know you, earn your trust and start you on the path to not only a unique dental partnership but also the most durable, attractive and natural looking smile," remarks Dr. Boskovic.

The combined dental education of Dr. Boskovic and Dr. Srbinovska is impressive. If you are looking for a new dentist or have any questions regarding dental procedures call (714) 832-2672 and make an appointment.

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Everyone you know has over 500 different kinds of bacteria living in their mouths right now. CAMBRA (Cari¬¬es Management by Risk Assessment) is a new dental system that measures the population of each kind of bacteria (every patient is different), scoring the patient’s risk of decay (caries) and then making a matching action plan for their future dentistry. Transformation Dental Partners now offers the service free to all patients.

Tustin, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/25/2014 -- The importance of this new system reveals itself when a patient needs a crown, onlay, bridge or veneer. "Patients who are assessed as high risk are more likely to have tooth decay develop underneath crowns," explains Dr. Milos Boskovic, Transformation Dental Partners prosthodontist. "Based on the patient's specific bacterial profile, CAMBRA helps us treat the cavity-causing bacterial infection and create a treatment plan that lowers the risk of a crown failing because of underlying decay."

Dr. Ivanka Srbinovska, also of Transformation Dental Partners says, "CAMBRA can be compared to the extensive evaluation that a patient would have completed before a stent or an artificial valve were placed in that patient's heart or blood vessels. The aim is to protect the patient's health and, of course, their pocketbook." According to Nasseo, Inc., manufacturer of dental implants, dental implant failure and replacement costs due to bacterial infection are nearly one billion dollars per year.

Dr. Boskovic and Dr. Srbinovska mimic the cardiologist's risk assessment techniques. "Based on risk factors for caries disease, we perform tests for oral bacteria levels as well as take x-rays," remarks Dr. Boskovic. "We then examine disease indicators and risk factors such as the level of current decay, current bacterial profiles, decay history, eating habits, medications the patient is taking, saliva flow, medical conditions, and oral hygiene habits," comments Dr. Srbinovska.

The dentists then make recommendations for ongoing treatment based on the above risk factors. Patients at high risk may require medical intervention in the form of oral rinses, gels and sprays. They may also require restoration of any existing tooth decay. High-risk patients may also be advised to delay desired, but not medically necessary, cosmetic dental work such as porcelain crowns or veneers. Orthodontics may also be delayed until risk levels can be decreased.

"It's simply a commitment that we have made to our dental patients' lives and overall health. It's the right thing to do," states Dr. Boskovic.

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Everyone you know has over 500 different kinds of bacteria living in their mouths right now. CAMBRA (Caries Management by Risk Assessment) is a new dental system that measures the population of each kind of bacteria (every patient is different), scoring the patient’s risk of decay (caries) and then making a matching action plan for their future dentistry. Transformation Dental Partners now offers the service free to all patients.

Tustin, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/13/2014 -- The importance of this new system reveals itself when a patient needs a crown, onlay, bridge or veneer. "Patients who are assessed as high risk are more likely to have tooth decay develop underneath crowns," explains Dr. Milos Boskovic, Transformation Dental Partners prosthodontist. "Based on the patient's specific bacterial profile, CAMBRA helps us treat the cavity-causing bacterial infection and create a treatment plan that lowers the risk of a crown failing because of underlying decay."

Dr. Ivanka Srbinovska, also of Transformation Dental Partners says, "CAMBRA can be compared to the extensive evaluation that a patient would have completed before a stent or an artificial valve were placed in that patient's heart or blood vessels. The aim is to protect the patient's health and, of course, their pocketbook." According to Nasseo, Inc., manufacturer of dental implants, dental implant failure and replacement costs due to bacterial infection are nearly one billion dollars per year.

Dr. Boskovic and Dr. Srbinovska mimic the cardiologist's risk assessment techniques. "Based on risk factors for caries disease, we perform tests for oral bacteria levels as well as take x-rays," remarks Dr. Boskovic. "We then examine disease indicators and risk factors such as the level of current decay, current bacterial profiles, decay history, eating habits, medications the patient is taking, saliva flow, medical conditions, and oral hygiene habits," comments Dr. Srbinovska.

The dentists then make recommendations for ongoing treatment based on the above risk factors. Patients at high risk may require medical intervention in the form of oral rinses, gels and sprays. They may also require restoration of any existing tooth decay. High-risk patients may also be advised to delay desired, but not medically necessary, cosmetic dental work such as porcelain crowns or veneers. Orthodontics may also be delayed until risk levels can be decreased.

"It's simply a commitment that we have made to our dental patients' lives and overall health. It's the right thing to do," states Dr. Boskovic.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm