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Howard Finnk, D.D.S.

U.S.
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returns 11/24/2009
Expertise

I am a Family and Cosmetic dentist. I will answer questions on any aspect of dentistry and matters relating to the smile, gums, jaws and lower face. Member American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Society, Atlantic Coast District Dental Association. I have served as District Council Member of Alpha Omega, as well as serving for one term as its President. I am also a member of The Academy of General Dentistry, Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, Mount Sinai Hospital Guild. I have served as a Volunteer for Project Dental Health and The Tri-County Dental Health Council.

Experience in the area

After having attained over 30 years of clinical experience in private practice in Michigan, in 2001 I was re-certified by taking and passing the Florida State Dental Board Examination. In addition, I am now a member of the Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, and the Atlantic Coast District Dental Society. In September, 2004, I was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor at Nova University's College of Dental Medicine. I am certified in placement of Mini Dental Implants, and I am Director of The Florida Implant Center. Over my lifetime career, I have provided thousands of diagnoses, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, periodontal treatments, TMJ therapies, partials, dentures and extractions, and dozens of implants for my patients. The only aspect of dentistry with which I have very little experience is orthodontics.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 9
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 2089
  • Volunteer Since 2000-10-22
  • Prestige Points 19020

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Bonnie11/21/0910101010thanks.
Oxana11/16/0910101010thank you
Kay11/15/0910101010Thank you Dr. Finnk for your caring .....
DTPH11/06/0910101010I am very satisfied with the response .....
Cindy10/30/0910101010Thank you very much!

Recent Answers from Howard Finnk, D.D.S.

2009-11-21 broken molar:

No. Either you will have a root canal and crown lengthening procedure OR you will have the roots removed, wait for the bone to heal, then have an implant and crown placed. You would not have a root canal

2009-11-21 advice about these digital x-rays:

I thought I had answered this question already. Basically my response was that I could not decide for you if you should spend $30.00 for a copy. However, you might confer with your non-digital dentist

2009-11-17 Cracked tooth?:

Dear Bonnie: The pain is from the trauma. This has caused inflammation in the ligament space between your root and the bone, as well as in the nerve of the tooth. The transparency is not important yet

2009-11-15 head pressure:

Yes. You likely have some inflammation in the soft tissues in the area of the injection. Usually a soft diet, warm compresses applied to the sore area, and, if you can take them, 2 ibuprofen every four

2009-11-15 painful restorations under gumline:

Actually it can mean both. Saliva can both leach cement out from under a crown, as well as leach into the dentin and cause sensitivity. It is likely that, if your dentist was attempting to cement under

 

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