Hygienist Ferguson Dental Associates

Our dental hygienists, Geralyn Caughey, R.D.H., M.S, Dawn Giraldi, R.D.H., B.S., and Lorraine Bugarin, R.D.H. all have advanced training in the best practices of routine preventive dental hygiene, the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease including scaling and root planing, and pediatric hygiene and preventive care. They have also developed and implemented an outstanding pediatric dental program, Ages and Stages, for our youngest patients. Utilizing a kind, gentle, but thorough approach, Geri, Dawn, and Lorraine work collaboratively with patients of all ages to achieve optimal oral health.

Geri, Dawn, and Francesca have advanced training in the best practices necessary to address the oral health needs of a diverse group of patients of all ages. In our practice you can expect that they will:

Provide routine preventive dental hygiene care including removing calculus and plague

Take digital dental radiographs including bite wings, panoramic, and catscan X-rays

Assess overall oral health including oral health conditions, review of the health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, and dental charting

Apply cavity preventing materials to the teeth including fluorides and sealants

Provide patient education in the proper method to maintain appropriate oral hygiene including tooth brushing, flossing, and healthy nutrition

Conduct dental charting, scaling and root planing in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease

Implement the established Ages and Stages pediatric dental program for our youngest patients assisting them in developing a lifetime of healthy habits

Assist Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Cocchia in the identification, treatment planning, and restoration of dental concerns