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"People like the fact that we‘re husâ€" band and wife, because they know we communicate constantly, and we have the same standards," Bhandari comments. The fullâ€"service practice focuses on virtually all aspects of dentistry, including braces, root canal treatment, cosmetic procedures, periodontal surgery and wisdom teeth removal. And of course, patients are advised when specialized referâ€" rals are required. A stickler for detail, the gentle dental practitioner asks This is the happy second home of doctors Vineet Kumar Bhandari and Raina Shankardass, a husbandâ€"andâ€" wife team who started their growing practice in the mall ten years ago. At that time, Dr. Bhandari went it alone in the thenâ€"modest setup; his wife joined him later when the office became busier. They were eventually joined by associate dentist Dr. R. Kohli, and partâ€" time by an experienced periodontist, Dr. N. Derakshan. But the outgoing office staff work hard to ensure any waiting is kept to a minimum. Patients are whisked into ultraâ€"clean examination rooms, each equipped with a computer to track the goings on. Music plays softly and beautiful medieval prints complement the subtle decor, done in a relaxing combination of soft pink, white and green. While you‘re being attended to, a computer is communicating with your insurance companyâ€"a great time saver. At the newly renovated Bronte Village Dental Office, it‘s like entering another world. The bright, distinctively nonâ€"clinicalâ€"looking reception area boasts a toy room with Nintendo video games. Opposite is a comfortable waitâ€" ing area with a color television and brassâ€"trimmed gas fireplace built into one wall. Plush chairs, magazines and greenery complete the calming scene. entistry has come a long way , and advances in the past # decade have truly transformed today s highâ€"tech offices. But before you write off the latest trends in dental care as futuristic bells and whistles, consider investigating your options a little more closely. It won‘t hurt a bit! Highâ€"tech dental office with human touch A major renovation created a new sterilâ€" ization centre and | waiting area (bot- f tom nght' and chilâ€" with Nmtendo. ADVERTISING FEATURE By Stephanie Henderson At the end of the session, you‘ll know exactly where you stand. A speâ€" cial camera records fullâ€"color digitized images of teeth, which Bhandari uses to show patients where potential probâ€" lems are, and what should be done. To protect those in his care, xâ€"ray machines run on DC current, giving off 30 per cent less radiation than the most modern AC models. "Many people were very curious about the changes, and the reaction has been very positive," says Bhandari, who‘s seeing a lot of new patients searching for a reliable, upâ€"toâ€"date famâ€" ily practice. time out. "I check the neck, jaw and tongue for growths, in addition to checking the teeth and gums for periâ€" odontal disease and other potential problems. Tumors, cysts and cancer can develop in various areas of the head and neck region," he notes. many questions of new patients, and spends a full hour with them the first Husband and wife dentists, Vineet Bhandari and Raina Shankardass (Photos! by Peter McCusker) During the recent renovation, the old office was completely gutted. Most of the changes have been made with patients in mind, such as a glassâ€" enclosed sterilization room, visible from the waiting area. We sterilize everything that will be needed for each appointment," he explains, breezing into the area. "A lot of people are really conâ€" cerned about this." We Communicate POLISH, HUNGARIAN, GERMAN PORTUGUESE Cosmetic Family Dentistry We are very excited about our recently renovated office â€" from our Waiting Room that features a GAS FIREPLACE to our MOVIE GLASSES offered in every treatment area. We emphasize infection control. For this reason our STERILIZATION CENTRE is always on display. We wish to extend an INVITATION to you for a FREE CONSULTATION and TOUR of the most up to date facility by appointment only. Noâ€"touch waste disposal bins ( â€" Emergency Patients will be seen within 30 minutes ) We will deal directly with YOUR INSURANCE Company NTEX DENTAL OFFICE VILLAGE and cupboards guarantee minimal hanâ€" dling by rubberâ€"gloved staff, and each box of instruments comes in stainless steel casette holders â€" encased in sterile cloth until opened. The examination rooms are designed the same wayâ€" patient chairs are seamless, so they can be wiped off easily and won‘t trap germs. But there‘s also more fun stuff. Treatment rooms feature "virtual vision TV," which consists of a pair of visorâ€"like plastic glasses, equipped with two tiny screens that eventually merge as your eyes adjust. Watch your favorite soap, or catch a movie. The entire audio/visual system is hooked up through the reception area, installed by ‘Definitely Innovative,‘ a local design "I usually use these with kids, and for adults durâ€" Dr. R. Shankaerdass Dr. R. Kohii Dr. N. Derakshan Staff members can communicate® with patients in Polish, German, Hungarian, and to some degree, in Portuguese. Newcomers and longtime patients alike receive topâ€"notch treatâ€" ment, and a thorough explanation of what will transpire. You‘re welcome to seek a second opinion, and the dentists here give suggestions, not orders. ing long appointments," Bhandari says. "People can‘t believe how fast the time goes by." Other thoughtful touches: interâ€" office phones with coded displays so they don‘t have to be picked up, and a quarterly newsletter designed to keep in touch with patients and relay health information. Bells and whistles aside, it‘s the way patients are treated that keeps them coming back. Drs. Bhandari, Shankardass and partâ€"time associate Raman Kohli are down to earth types who eschew the traditional superiorâ€" inferior doctorâ€"patient relationship. Bronte Village Mall Dental Office is located at 2441 Lakeshore Road West (corner of Bronte and Lakeshore roads), and operates six days a week. There are evening and Saturday appointments, and new patients and emergencies are welâ€" come. Consultations are free, and office tours are available. For an appointment, call 825â€"1102.