OUR PHILOSOPHY

Our philosophy is primarily based on prevention. Preventing is less costly and more rewarding than correcting problems as they occur. We strongly urge you to keep up with recall visits as prescribed for you. Good dental health is a result of good habits and regular dental care. Our commintment to you is quality dentistry at reasonable fees, thoroughness of exams, explanations of Dr. Ruhl's findings and your understanding of them.

INTRODUCING THE VELSCOPE

A NEW ORAL CANCER SCREENING DEVICE

Three percent of cancers that are diagnosed each year in the United States are oral cancers. However, the cure rate for oral cancers have not improved proportionately to those for other types of cancer. Surgical treatments often lead to disfigurement and dramatic changes in quality of life. The earliest possible diagnosis is critical to successful treatment outcomes with the minimum side effects.

This instrument is called a Velscope. The Velscope is a product of years of research in the field of tissue fluorescence. The Velscope uses an intense ultraviolet light to “light up” the oral tissues while the clinician examines the mouth through a special green filter. Normal tissue fluoresces and glows brightly while abnormal tissue appears very dark when viewed through the filter. Essentially, the Velscope allows us to see into the tissue to spot abnormalities before they would become apparent to conventional examination.

Our practice has always tried to be in the forefront of employing the latest technologies and, with the Velscope, we continue this commitment to bring potentially life-saving care to the Deerfield Valley.

ABOUT YOUR DENTIST

Dr. Ruhl is proud to have served patients in the Deerfield Valley Community for nearly 30 years. Through continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment, he is able to offer you and your family the high level of care you deserve. Dr. Ruhl graduated from Allegheny College and Temple University School of Dental Medicine in 1979, where he received a well-rounded perspective and solid basis for his clinical career. Throughout the years, his practice has been marked by his continuous pursuit of professional growth, staying current with the latest advances by training directly under the masters in various key areas of dentistry. Those who know him best know him to be a meticulous artisan and a man of great integrity, both in his work and in his private life. Dr. Ruhl is affiliated with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center and Brattleboro Memorial Hospital where he practices hospital based dentistry for children with special needs. He has a special interest in Endodontics (root canals), mini implants, and soft tissue laser therapies. Dr. Ruhl is active in the Masons, the Boy Scouts, Memorial Hall Center for the Arts and the Pool Learning Center (dyslexia training). In his spare time, he enjoys playing the piano, working with stained glass and painting.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Bennington County Dental Society
• Vermont State Dental Society
• ADA - American Dental Association