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Softtouch Laser Dentist becomes Family Friendly Dental

Dear Patients and Friends,

We hope all of you and your wonderful families and friends have a great 2023!
I am writing to inform you that I have been successful in finding the right person to take over my dental practice and I am very satisfied and comfortable with the choice I have made. I am extremely pleased to introduce you to Dr. Lina Koffman. She has over 15 years of experience in all areas of general dentistry. Her gentle touch and practice philosophy align very well with mine. She is caring, genuine and I am confident that she will take excellent care of you and your families. I strongly recommend her skills and experience to you and ask that you will entrust your dental care to her. I feel confident that once you meet Dr. Koffman you will be as impressed as I am. She is married and has 2 children. Currently she lives in Hudson County and hopes to relocate here in Morris County soon.

Next time you visit the practice, Dr. Koffman will be your dentist. I will remain a part of the practice for the next several months to facilitate the transition and be available as needed. Continuing alongside Dr. Koffman will be our familiar care team of: Trish, Jen, Trudy, Jodie, Kathy and Sender.
If you have any questions or concerns, I encourage you to come visit the practice and meet Dr. Koffman!
Some of you have been my patients for decades, and some for just a few months. I have valued each and every one of you and will miss the satisfaction and pleasure of providing your dental care. East Hanover has been home for my dental practice for over 45 years and will forever be in my heart!
I wish health and prosperity to all of you and your families. I thank you with all my heart for the support you have given me and for sharing a part of your life with me!

Sincerely,
John J. Graeber DMD

Digital Imaging: Its more than just X-rays

In todays age of cloud-based and technology driven dental offices, digital x-rays are no longer the new kid on the block. Digital x-rays raised the bar for the standard of dental care. They allow use to take x-rays at lower radiation, take less x-rays because software allows use to change the contrast or invert the image to aid in reviewing the x-ray. New technology has allowed use detect and diagnose dental issues with little to no radiation and more accuracy.

One such technology that we utilize at Soft Touch Laser Dentistry is CariVu by Dexis, which is a caries detection device. It is used in conjunction to radiographs. The CariVu device utilizes near-infrared transillumination technology to produce images that look very similar to x-rays but from a top-down view. For example, the image shown here shows a cavity between the two teeth, that when compared to the x-ray of the same tooth looks like a suspicious area. This technology can help us see how deep the cavity is and allow us to watch a cavity to determine if we should treat it. It can also help us detect and evaluate fractures in the tooth. Since the technology does not utilize radiation, we can use it on young patients and those who are adverse to radiation. If a area looks suspicious a x-ray can then be taken for more information.

East Hanover Dentist Named President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry

Image Headshot of Dr. Graeber March 2015: John J. Graeber, DMD, is honored to be named the President of the Academy of Laser Dentistry for 2015. Dr. Graeber is a pioneer in leading the way for the use of lasers in dentistry.
In 1991, after extensive training, Dr. Graeber purchased a dLase 300 laser and brought it to the state of New Jersey. Soon after, he began teaching and training others to benefit their dental practices by using lasers which results in less pain and quicker healing for patients.

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

The warm weather may not be here, but Spring and April are, which is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that 50,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer each year in the US, which is the sixth most common cancer and accounts for 3 percent of all cancers. Around 9,000 people will die every year in the US, which is one person an hour of every day, according to The Oral Cancer Foundation.

Celebrating 40 Years in Practice

O Image of Dr. John Graeber raising a glass n February 5, Dr. John Graeber celebrated 40 years of the opening of his Dental Practice in East Hanover. Dr. Graeber expresses his thanks to his many patients in the Hanover area for their loyalty, patronage and support. "Opening my very own practice was a life-long dream come true", expressed Dr. Graeber. The success my family and I have enjoyed has exceeded all expectations.