{"id":125,"date":"2021-05-02T04:57:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T04:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jasonandkathydds.com\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2025-07-31T20:59:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T20:59:43","slug":"how-to-find-the-best-dental-implant-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/how-to-find-the-best-dental-implant-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find the Best Dental Implant Dentist for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/best-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/best-1.jpg 309w, https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/best-1-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are you missing teeth? Tooth loss is very common, and it affects millions of Americans throughout the country. Fortunately, just because you\u2019re missing teeth doesn\u2019t mean that you need to go for the rest of your life without them. There are several tooth replacement options to choose from, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/dental-implants.html\">dental implants<\/a>. Implants are a preferred option by dentists and patients alike because of their numerous benefits, but you want to choose a dentist you can trust. Read on to learn what you should look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience in Dental Placement Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose an implant dentist who is familiar with the placement procedure of dental implants and has done it many times before with great results. By picking a dentist with lots of past experience, you will likely feel a lot more confident when the day of your surgical procedure comes around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Dental Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Look to pick a dentist who has taken advantage of additional educational opportunities in the area of implant dentistry. By completing continuing education courses, your dentist can keep their knowledge and skills sharp. Prestigious dental institutes and organizations are a great way to get more of these opportunities. This way, you can be sure that your dentist is up to date on all the latest techniques and technologies that modern dentistry has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Patient Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Read some written reviews online. This way, you will have better insight into what you can expect from the procedure and how previous patients felt that their experience went in their process of getting dental implants with the dentist that you are considering. If you see plenty of detailed, positive reviews, this is a good sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before and After Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Implants help to restore the health of your smile, but you want to like how they look as well. You should be proud to show off your pearly whites after your treatment. Take a look at some before and after photos of the dentist\u2019s previous work. You will get a better idea of what your smile will look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule a Consultation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to commit to the procedure right away. First, you will need to attend a consultation. This is a great time for you to ask any questions to the dentist that you have on your mind and see the environment where they work. This is also a good time to discuss your financing options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you choose dental implants, you want to go to a dentist you can trust. After all, you are putting the future of your smile in their hands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr. Jason Hong<\/a> earned his dental doctorate from the New York University College of Dentistry and has taken over 300 hours of continuing education every year since then. Currently, he is a proud Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. To learn more about dental implants or to schedule a consultation at his office in Clarendon Hills, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarendonhillsdental.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (630) 789-1555.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you missing teeth? Tooth loss is very common, and it affects millions of Americans throughout the country. Fortunately, just because you\u2019re missing teeth doesn\u2019t mean that you need to go for the rest of your life without them. There are several tooth replacement options to choose from, including dental implants. 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