Star Ranch Dental patients are raving about the life-saving potential of a quick dental health screening. The painless screen uses Velscope, a fluorescence-based oral cancer screening device that was developed in 2006, with steadily increasing popularity.
Plano-based dentists Dr. Trevor Shewski, Dr. Peter Barnett, and Dr. Allison Veytsman visually inspect their patients during routine exams without exception. However, new state-of-the-art tools also allow them to detect the presence or absence of precancerous and early-stage cancer in oral tissue with greater confidence. Since advance notice often leads to drastically improved outcomes, patients see the enhanced screen as a great reason to visit the dentist’s chair.
Dr. Shewski explained how the advanced screening works. “A specialized light penetrates the tissues so we can see a little deeper to any irregular cells, catching warning signs earlier,” he said. Doctors Shewski, Barnett, and Veytsman use this technique with the same compassionate care philosophy they hold while treating all patients.
Comprehensive Care for Shining Stars
After two decades of serving the Plano community, Star Ranch Dental finds that some patients have become quite loyal. “Even after moving out of state, I never went to anyone else and would schedule my cleanings on my visits back,” said Tommy, one long-time patient. By providing a full suite of services, Star Ranch Dental patients rarely need to go elsewhere.
The office provides care from general dentistry to extractions and implants. Patients may opt for sedation dentistry and can also move forward with Invisalign treatment. For those with sleep apnea, jaw pain, or headaches, sleep medicine and TMJ care can offer a noticeably improved quality of life. Not least, cosmetic work is also available for anyone who might need or want it.
According to the doctors, anyone who walks through their doors for an evaluation or care should expect to receive star treatment. “We want to treat our patients the way we would treat ourselves or a loved one,” said Dr. Shewski.
Patients often feel empowered in the doctor-owned office, because Star Ranch Dental places the patient and dentist at the center of care, not the insurance company. Star Ranch Dental emphasizes the one-on-one doctor-patient relationship and patient comfort, first and foremost.
Atmosphere of Appreciation
An underlying atmosphere of appreciation could help explain multiple Best Of awards for the practice. New York City-bred founder Dr. Barnett signaled his love for the Western region by naming a city office Star Ranch. Dr. Allison Veytsman brings her love of Texas from her home on the windswept prairies of the Panhandle city of Lubbock. Dr. Trevor Shewski, meanwhile, is from Plano itself. All three doctors agree that their ability to collaborate and problem-solve is boosted by their different backgrounds.
As a team of modern-day tooth fairies, so to speak, Star Ranch Dental continues to earn its stellar reputation for making clients feel welcome and guiding them to great oral health, with integrity, compassion, and impeccable patient care.
