11 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,A pril 14,2022 insidehalton.com "Dentistry has changed immensely over the last 30 years. Not only has the equipment, products and services changed but so has the manner in which we provide dental treatment," saysDr.VineetBhandari. The Oakville dentist explains that there has been a complete paradigm shift from reactive to preventative dentistry. Reactive dentistry deals with treating according to a patient's symptoms, usually when a disease process is quite far along or advanced. Treating dental disease in this fashion provides poor outcomes for the patient, sometimes resulting in tooth loss or further deterioration of the oral cavity. "Currently dentistry is very much prevention oriented. This means that instead of reacting to a problem or disease when it is far advanced, the dental treatment we provide is aimed to prevent dental problems and disease before they start or at least before they have a chance to cause irreversible damage. With the prevention oriented model of care comes better outcomes - ultimately prevention of disease and people keeping their teeth for life," Bhandari explains. Regular dental appointments every three, four or sixmonths are an opportunity for your dentist and dental hygienist to examine your oral cavity for early signs of disease. If disease is detected early, it can be treated before it takes hold and causes harm. It's possible to reverse some oral diseases with professional care. While most dental visits are for regular checkups and necessary treatments, sometimes a dental emergency occurs that requires immediate attention. Bhandari Dental offers same day emergency dental services. "Our commitment to area residents is that they will be seen the same day to assess dental concerns or emergencies, so they do not remain in discomfort. Our team at Bhandari Dental believes no one should be left in pain for any period of time," says Dr. Bhandari. To arrange an appointment or to take care of a dental emergency, call during office hours. Bhandari Dental hours are updated regularly on the website. From dental maintenace to emergencies -- ADVERTORIAL -- 2525 Old Bronte Rd. Ste. 470 Oakville 289-813-8239 www.bhandaridental.com Dr. Vineet Bhandari dentist www.concretetrimmings.com CONCRETE FREE ESTIMATES 905-844-5518 1-888-944-5518 uality At Its Best! Call Fernando 1-888-944-5518 www 1-888-944-5518 • DRIVEWAYS • FRENCH CURBS • PATIOS • STEPS • WALKWAYS • GARAGE FLOORS ExposEd aggrEgatE (pebble) Halton police have joined their Hamil- ton colleagues in denying assertions made in a viral social media post that tattooed women in the Halton-Hamilton area are being hunted by a serial killer. The viral post alleges that a serial killer has been targeting tattooed women in their 30s and 40s for the past few months and calls on the recipients of the post to circu- late this information on their networks so people can be more careful. The post goes on to suggest a connec- tion between this alleged killer and recent missing person cases. Hamilton police issued a statement on Thursday, April 7, noting that they are aware of the viral social media post and are urging anyone with information regard- ing the post to contact them. "Investigators can confirm there is no evidence to suggest there are connections between outstanding missing persons in Hamilton or our neighbouring police ser- vices at this time," reads the Hamilton po- lice statement. Halton police provided a similar com- ment when contacted. "I can confirm that we don't have any ac- tive investigations that fit this profile, nor any missing persons files that line up with this," said Const. Ryan Anderson, Halton police's media relations officer. Hamilton police continue to appeal for information on Stacie Raspberry, who was last seen in Niagara on Feb. 19. Shortly before her disappearance, she had reportedly checked into a shelter un- der the name Sarah Marlowe. She was wearing a black coat, a red tuque with a pompom, a pink scarf and brown boots with fur around the top. The Hamilton Homicide Unit is also looking into the disappearance of Emily Bailey. She was reported missing on Jan. 10 and was last seen leaving a New Year's Eve par- ty on Weir Street North in Hamilton. Anyone with information regarding Bailey is asked to call Hamilton police at 905-546-4863, and anyone with information about Raspberry is asked to contact police at 905-546-4725. Those with information related to the social media post are urged to contact Hamilton police at 905-540-6477. NO TRUTH TO SOCIAL MEDIA POST ABOUT SERIAL KILLER: POLICE DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com CRIME Halton police deny social media reports that an investigation into a serial killer is underway. Graham Paine/Metroland