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Exceptional Dentistry – a Neighborhood Favorite Dentist

Exceptional Dentistry Voted a Neighborhood Fave in Nextdoor’s 2023 Local Business Awards Dubuque, IA July 2023   Exceptional Dentistry (the office of Dr. Kristen Berning, Dr. Alexia Oetken, and Dr. Ted Murray) has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves. This is the only annual award where neighbors vote to celebrate

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Dental Assistants Recognition Week at Exceptional Dentistry | Dubuque Dentist

Dental Assistants Recognition Week is celebrated annually in early March. This week is the perfect time to acknowledge and recognize our dental assistants for their versitility, for their caring nature, and for their many talents. Today’s dental assistants strengthen the entire practice and enhance patient satisfaction around the world. Dental assistants are committed to professional development and

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LightScalpel CO2 Laser Dentist – Dubuque Iowa

LightScalpel CO2 Laser Dr. Kristen Berning and Dr. Alexia Oetken at Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque, Iowa use a state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 laser. The LightScalpel CO2 laser is an advanced laser device that produces a concentrated beam of light. The highly focused CO2 laser beam vaporizes cleanly and precisely to deliver superior care for soft tissue procedures. The

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Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Testimonial from a Breastfeeding Mother

Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Laser Dentist- Dubuque, IA Since 2014, Dr. Kristen Berning has been releasing tongue ties and lip ties on infants who have difficulties with breast feeding and/or bottle feeding. Dr. Kristen Berning uses a CO2 LightScalpel laser to release the tight band(s) of tethered oral tissue, so that the range of motion and the function can improve. This

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Dr. Kristen Berning attends TOTS Training ®️ with Autumn Henning of Chrysalis Orofacial

Tethered Oral Tissue Specialty Training – Dubuque, Iowa Laser Dentist Dr. Kristen Berning with Autumn Henning CCC-SLP To stay current with the latest and greatest knowledge in the tongue tie and lip tie field, Dr. Kristen Berning attended the TOTS Training ®️ course. TOTS stands for tethered oral tissues, which includes tongue ties, lip ties,

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Dr. Kristen Berning presents to Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition

Dr. Kristen Berning’s Tongue and Lip Ties Presentation Dr. Kristen Berning is considered a dental expert in Eastern Iowa and the Tri State Region on the topic of tongue ties and lip ties.Dr. Berning provides support and treatment for breastfeeding mom-baby dyads who are dealing with tongue ties and/or lip ties. She uses a LightScalpel CO2 laser to perform tongue tie and

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Exceptional Dentistry | Dubuque Dentist | 1-year COVID update

We are providing routine dental care at Exceptional Dentistry with enhanced sanitation and social distancing protocols. It has been over 1 year since March 2020 when our office was closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since returning to deliver routine care in May 2020, we continue to serve our patients’ important oral dental health needs with ongoing attention to health, sanitation and

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CO2 LightScalpel Laser Dentist Dubuque, Iowa

New CO2 Laser Technology at Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque, Iowa Dr. Kristen Berning and Dr. Alexia Oetken with dental assistants Larae, Amy and Amanda​​​​ Dr. Kristen Berning and Dr. Alexia Oetken at Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque, Iowa have upgraded to a state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 laser this year. One of the many procedures performed with the LightScalpel

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Exceptional Dentistry Dental Care during COVID19

We are providing routine and essential dental care at Exceptional Dentistry with enhanced santitation and social distancing protocols.   Our office is following the recommendations for dental offices from the Iowa Dental Board, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We have enhanced guidelines and protocols to ensure

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