Blog - General Dentistry

May is National Dental Care Month! It’s an ideal time to hit reset on your oral health and give your smile the attention it deserves. At Clarkson Dental Group, we’re here to help you build habits that last long after May has passed. Whether you’ve been brushing like a champ or need a little nudge to get back on ...

The importance of Treatment

Minor cracks or chips on either your natural tooth or restorations (fillings, crowns, inlays, or onlays) can allow bacteria to enter the fragile inner core of the tooth where it does not belong.  This now exposed porous tooth structure allows the bacteria to cause damage to the tooth in the form of a cavity and infection.  Timely ...

The most common cause of pain after a tooth extraction is a dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis. A dry socket occurs after a tooth extraction where a blood clot does not correctly form, is dislodged, and/or dissolves in the area of the removed tooth. In addition, many dry socket conditions are associated with localized infection at the extraction ...

Dr. Scott Mahlin strives to uphold standards of excellence, an achievement that has recently been recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) with their prestigious Mastership Award.

The Mastership Award Recognizes Excellence

The Mastership Award recognizes a dentist's commitment to high standards, ongoing education, and excellence in dentistry. This award is the highest honor that the AGD can bestow, and it ...

Why we ask for online forms prior to your visit at Clarkson Dental Group?

Your time is important to us.  Please complete all your pre-screening questionnaires and any additional forms ...

An AGD dentist is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). Dentists who are awarded the AGD Fellowship have spent years dedicating themselves to continuing education, constantly expanding their knowledge of the dental field. 

As an AGD dentist, Dr. Scott Mahlin brings years of experience and hard-earned knowledge into every dental appointment, which means you receive top-notch ...