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“so when are you getting rid of the
boats?” is a common question in Dr.
Lindell Kemmet’s Minot, N.D., office.
In winter 2012, he purchased a practice
from a retiring dentist and naval enthu-
siast. He has made some major techno-
logical renovations while leaving the
office esthetically alone, including the
boat-themed wallpaper. For this, his
patients are reaping the benefits.
howlonghave you been in practice?
I graduated from dental school in 2007.
I spent nearly four years in public health
service, and two years in private prac-
tice before purchasing my first practice
in 2012. I always knew I would someday
return to my native state and, with the
experience I gained over the years, I
knew which path I was comfortable
following for the remainder of my career.
This path currently involves CEREC’s
same-day technology.
what is the size of your practice?
Physically, we have around 1,600 square
feet and three operatories. With one
doctor and one hygienist, we serve
around 1,000 active patients and are
growing daily. We are in talks of reno-
vating and expanding soon.
what type of dentistry do you do?
Nuts-and-bolts dentistry. Currently, we
are focused on general procedures that
patients are in severe need of: broken
teeth, crowns, bridges, root canals,
extractions, etc.We are slowly expanding
the types of procedures offered as
patients are feeling more comfortable
with their new dentist. This comfort is
evidenced by patients now asking to have
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practice. With CEREC, I am utilizing
down time to get to know my patients
personally as their restorations are
being fabricated. We are also seeing new
patients ask for same-day crowns due
to word-of-mouth in the community. It
takes much of the high stress out of my
day when we can relax and just talk with
our patients face-to-face. As their new
dentist, face time is vital.
But even more than this, CEREC has
given me the drive to succeed, and has
completely changed the way I view
dentistry. Through cerecdoctors.com,
my personal circle of close friends has
expanded, and new doors have opened
— including becoming a basic trainer for
CEREC as well as becoming a product
evaluator. When stumped on a partic-
ular case or treatment plan, I turn to my
friends for guidance. When vacationing,
elective veneers, large amalgam fillings
replaced with porcelain crowns, implant
placement, and full-mouth reconstruc-
tions, including orthodontia.
whywas cerec your cad/camchoice?
CEREC is the total package. In our area of
North Dakota, we are unique in offering
a near 100 percent same-day crowns and
bridge delivery solution. We serve a very
large geographic area, and patients may
drive two to four hours to see us. Many
patients have high-stress careers — in oil
fields or farm fields — that will not allow
them to easily make a second trip for the
crown seat. We also see as many emer-
gencies as we can fit into our schedule.
howdoes this technologyfit into
your office philosophy?
We focus on the patient, first and fore-
most. Not only does this mean clinical
excellence, but also regard for a patient’s
time and finances. CEREC also allows
us to make the decision to replace a
failing restoration with a crown, inlay
or onlay that fits their particular needs
and conserves as much tooth structure as
possible — and at a price they can afford.
The time commitment of a patient
cannot be ignored. With the current
price of gas, and the employment situa-
tion in our area, jobs are competitive and
patients are not willing to sacrifice days
of work to make multiple appointments.
Sometimes they come only when it is
absolutely necessary and they don’t want
to make a second visit.
howdoes cerec impact your
practice?
CEREC is nearly an identity for our