Dr. Thomas V. McClammy

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Dr. Susan Wood, D.D.S., is an accomplished endodontist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, her passion for dentistry led her to pursue a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, which she completed in 2003. Dr. Wood further honed her expertise with a residency in endodontics at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, earning her Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Endodontics in 2005. With a dedication to advancing the field of endodontics, Dr. Wood has held significant positions in professional organizations such as the American Association of Endodontists and the American Dental Association, where she actively contributed to various committees and boards. With a thriving full-time practice at Paradise Valley Endodontics, she continues to provide exceptional care to her patients, embodying her commitment to the field of endodontics through a balance of clinical practice, education, and active involvement in the dental community.

After leaving Boston, Dr. McClammy opened an endodontic practice in Bend, Oregon where he served the needs of the community until 2004 at which time he sold his practice and moved to Scottsdale in pursuit of warm sunny days. Dr. McClammy has opened an endodontic practice in North Scottsdale were he continues to exert his passion to deliver quality endodontic treatment in a caring respectful environment.

His vision is to work in conjunction with dental practices that seek to provide their patients care that goes beyond the expected. When Dr. McClammy is not at the office or attending a continuing education program, he spends his time with his wife, horses, and dogs.

Dr. Susan Wood

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Dr. Wood

Dr. Susan Wood is a knowledgeable and compassionate endodontist, who after practicing in Colorado for seven years and Paradise Valley for ten years, is excited about her new opportunities in the North Scottsdale area. Born and raised on the east coast of Florida, she moved to Colorado after college, to race mountain bikes professionally for five years before resuming her education. During college and while in Colorado, Dr. Wood worked as a dental assistant in general, pediatric, and endodontic offices to gain experience, prior to attending the University of Colorado School of Dentistry. Once her clinical rotations began, she quickly found her passion and in 2005, earned a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Endodontics from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Wood continued her commitment to the specialty of endodontics by completing the written, oral and case requirements of the American Board of Endodontics to become Board Certified in 2010, while also maintaining a full-time private practice, teaching part-time at her alma mater, and celebrating the birth of her son, Oliver. She has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and was a scientific reviewer for the Journal of Endodontics.

Because of her dedication to dentistry and the field of endodontics, she has been a member of numerous boards and committees within the American Association of Endodontists and the Foundation for Endodontics. Her desire to promote organized dentistry for the good of her fellow dentists, and more importantly, for the oral health and safety of patients, prompted her eight-year position as a board member of the American Dental Association’s Political Action Committee and locally as a current board member of Arizona’s Dental Political Action Committee. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, Central Arizona Dental Society, American Association of Endodontists, and the International College of Dentists.

When not attending to her professional responsibilities, Dr. Wood enjoys traveling with her son and spending time outdoors with him and their German Shepherd, Soldier.

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Technology

Dental implants have come a long way. New technology makes it possible to place these tooth root substitutes with no incisions, minimal discomfort, and little disruption to the patient’s life. The latest in dental implant coatings, nanostructured titanium, is even stronger and heals even faster than implants using conventional coatings.

An article in the current issue of the Journal of Oral Implantology reports on the use of this nanostructured titanium and techniques that can shorten the treatment time for a patient. These implants should also decrease the risk of implant failure and disease complications. When patients need a dental implant, they naturally want their new tooth quickly and with as little pain as possible. Both can be achieved with the latest advances in implant technology.

Guided surgery allows an implant to be placed quickly without incisions, and new implant materials let the surgeon set a crown on the implant straight away. This case report used the latest technology to even greater effect. In this case, the patient needed an implant to replace a missing front tooth.

The surgeon successfully combined model-guided surgery with immediate placement of a nanostructured titanium implant, a final abutment, and the tooth. The nanostructured titanium integrates with the bone faster, is stronger, and is less susceptible to disease than conventional implant materials.

The model-guided surgery is highly accurate yet less expensive than computer-based techniques. By using a thin acupuncture needle, the surgeon was able to create the model without anaesthetising the patient. By keeping the original root structure, the surgeon was able to lessen the risk of gum recession.

The combination resulted in a successful implant, without the receding gums often visible when an implant patient smiles. The flapless surgery involved less pain compared to incision-based techniques. The faster process reduced disruption in the patient’s eating and other daily living habits, and discomfort was minimal.

The author concluded that these types of implants have great promise and that nanostructured titanium is particularly appropriate for immediate placement of the implant and tooth. The author noted: “The patient was pleased with the aesthetic result, the improvement in function, and the ease of maintenance.

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