North Shore Smile
2457 Bellevue Avenue V7V 1E1 West Vancouver, BC, Canada

If you didn't receive our email today here is what Dr. Gillespie sent to all of our valued patients (if you didn't receive this and would like to get future correspondence, simply update us with your current email and you'll be on our list!) "I hope that you have had a nice long weekend and have been keeping healthy through these unsettling times. Since closing on March 16th for routine dental care, we are now planning to reopen the dental office on June 8th. There have bee...n guidelines put in place by the Provincial Health Authority and the BC College of Dental Surgeons on the safe care of patients and we will be going above and beyond these guidelines to provide an enhanced safety regimen to keep both you and our staff at the lowest risk possible. A significant HVAC air exchange upgrade has been placed in the ventilation system with UV treatments on the incoming and outgoing air volumes. I have purchased top of the line HEPA filters to treat the lower air in the operatories and a treatment room fogger to run in the operatories prior to any changeover between patients. My staff will look a little different in our PPE enhanced protective equipment but you can be assured that it is us underneath the gowns and masks! Our appointments will be slightly extended due to room and gown changeover and we will be mostly hand scaling for hygiene appointments in the first month. Social distancing will be in place in the reception area and all seating in the front of the office will be disinfected subsequent to anyone sitting in the seats. There will be additional screening questions prior to your appointments as well as infrared thermometers upon entry to the office. Our antiviral disinfectants are completely effective against COVID19. Katie will likely be wearing a mask at the front desk in addition to a plexi barrier that is common in stores these days. Visa pin pads will be wiped with our medical grade wipes and sprays between every usage. Payments can also be done via the phone. Katie will email statements or mail them to reduce direct interaction. We sincerely appreciate your patience and especially those who have had dental emergencies that have needed to be postponed due to the guidelines which were put in place. Your emergencies will be prioritized and we will do our best to take care of you upon our return in the manner that you have come to expect from us. As an exciting aside, along with the continued advancement of our technology in the office, we will be installing a new CT scanner for use in surgeries and advanced medical diagnostics. We look forward to seeing you soon and resuming to care for your dental needs. On June 12th, I will celebrate my 21st year as a dentist in Dundarave and feel blessed to have many of my original patients and families still in the practice in our journey together. 2020 will be one to remember!"

https://www.dentistrytoday.com//6052-poor-dental-health-as Connections keep being made between poor oral health, mouth bacteria, and dementia risks... it is very important to prioritize oral hygiene as we age. -Dr. G

https://www.perioimplantadvisory.com//vitamin-d-deficiency Keep those Vitamin D levels up during the winter! -Dr. G

https://www.health24.com//woman-grows-hair-out-of-her-gums

https://www.scientificamerican.com//ancient-chewing-gum-r/ Interesting findings on ancient humans in this article... who knew the value of some discarded chewing gum!!! -Dr. G

https://www.worldhealth.net//gingivitis-bacteria-linked-i/ This is very compelling information, exciting research, and hopes for a treatment for Alzheimers disease and its progression. -Dr. Gillespie

Interesting new link for Periodontitis and chronic migraines.... another reason to reduce pathogens in the gums! https://www.neurologyadvisor.com//periodontitis-linked-to/

The team at the 2019 ICOI Winter Implant Symposium.

An ancient womans tartar is helping unlock history!!! Fascinating! https://nationalpost.com//gemstone-crystals-found-in-teeth

Merry Christmas from the Gillespie clan. (Hunter is perhaps not feeling quite as festive as the rest!) North Shore Smile will be closed for the holidays starting tomorrow (Saturday) until January the 3rd.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN We were lucky enough to have Elmo stop by to have her teeth checked by Dr. Geoff!! (Cuteness overload brought to you by Miss Hunter Gillespie)

Happy Easter from your North Shore Smile team! We will be closed from Friday the 30th to Monday the 2nd. Back in the office, bright eyed & bushy tailed on Tuesday the 3rd!!

We may have to start our own case study to help prove this theory!! #winenot

Happy Valentines Day From all of us at North Shore Smile.

Hello December! Could your loose ends possibly be that treatment youve been putting off all year? Come see us before the end of 2017! We miss you!

A huge CONGRATS to Dr. Geoff, his wife Ashley & big sister, Hunter on the arrival of Austin Chase Gillespie. Born on November 22nd, weighing a healthy 8lbs. We cant believe hes almost a week old already!!

Fascinating find in Germany! Fossil teeth may reshape history of humans... https://www.msn.com//97-million-year-old-teeth/vi-AAtMvIy

http://www.dental-tribune.com//36418_study_finds_that_dent

Maybe our teeth are smarter than we think!!! http://www.oralhealthgroup.com//stem-cells-from-teeth-can/

Interesting advances in bone regeneration combined with 3D printing using hydroxyapatite (a mineral in our teeth and bones)! http://news.northwestern.edu//20/09/promising-biomaterial/

A beautiful Saturday celebrating the arrival of a very sweet baby girl. Hunter Grace Gillespie, born July 17th. Congrats to Dr. Gillespie & his wife, Ashley.

The recent news reports on flossing have been confusing to say the least! We feel that it is important to floss to prevent gum disease and remove the harmful plaque bacteria from between the teeth. The Canadian Dental Association agrees: http://www.cda-adc.ca/en/index.asp

One of our most effective preventive treatments... American Dental Association guidelines endorse sealants as studies show a 70-80% decrease in decay on chewing surfaces with fissure sealants in the deep grooves in childrens molars.. http://www.ada.org//evidence-shows-kids-strongly-benefit-f

Interesting article about passing decay-causing bacteria on to your family and other possible sources of bacterial transmission. You cant always blame your parents for your teeth it seems!!!

An interesting article about whats going on with corporate dentistry. Our family practices are not owned by pension plan funds.

Pretty compelling study results to show the benefits of water fluoridation. There is currently no fluoride in the water in North or West Vancouver and we certainly are seeing high incidence of decay in kids. http://www.cbc.ca//tooth-decay-calgary-fluoride-water-1.34

Wishing everyone a happy Valentines day on Sunday!

We think it looks great too! We are just as happy to have helped you achieve your optimal smile, Kim!

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY to Dr. Gillespie!! This polaroid is from Dr. Gs first birthday at NSS & as a practicing dentist! (He was 24!)

http://words.usask.ca//u-of-s-study-proves-promising-in-f/

Cant say were huge fans of the Boston Bruins but were certainly supportive of what is going on at Fenway Park!

A few good reasons to come in for your check-up and cleaning. Give us a call to book your appointment 604-925-2457.

Baby teeth, theyre more important than you might think!

Dr. Gillespie & his wife Ashley at last weeks "An Evening to conquer Oral Cancer" fundraiser. He was the top bidder in the silent auction on a new Velscope, which is a state of the art oral cancer screening device.

Proper flossing removes plaque and food particles in places where a toothbrush cannot easily reach under the gumline and between your teeth. Because plaque build-up can lead to tooth decay and gum disease, daily flossing is highly recommended. Its never too late to start! #justdoit

Did you know? A healthy mouth is an important part of a healthy body! These 5 steps to a healthy mouth from the Canadian Dental Association can help you maintain good oral health for life.