Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Regular dental exams are an important part of long term and preventive dental health. During your exam, the hygienist and dentist work together as a team to identify gum inflammation, bone loss, dental decay, and oral cancer. Your dentist and hygienist will also check your face, neck, and mouth for any abnormalities and discuss any other issues you may be encountering.
• X-rays
  Radiographs are an important part of proper dental treatment, diagnosis, and preventive care. The radiographs (or informally called “X-rays”) are pictures of the teeth, bones and surrounding tissues of the oral cavity. There are several different X-rays that the dentist uses including, periapical, bitewing, occlusal, and panoramic views. The amount of radiation required for dental x-rays is very minimal, and even smaller when using digital radiographs like we do at Clearwater Dental.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Dental cleanings are an important part of long term oral health and hygiene. The process involves the removal of plaque and bacteria from the teeth and surrounding tissue to prevent dental decay, gingivitis, and periodontal disease. There are varying degrees of cleanings that patients may need, from simple plaque removal and polish to deep scale and debridement. This depends on the location and amount of tarter build-up along with existing oral conditions.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  A dental filling is a material used to restore the function and integrity of missing tooth structure. The structural loss typically results from decay or external trauma. There are two main types of filling materials used: amalgam (silver colored) and composite resin (tooth colored).
• Veneers
  Dr Han is truly amazing. I just got the most beautiful veneers and tooth shaping done at Clearwater Dental. My teeth turned out more beautiful than I could have imagined. Thank you for my beautiful smile!
• Crowns
  A crown is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are often needed when a large cavity threatens the ongoing health of a tooth or there is a structural defect. They are typically bonded to the tooth using a dental cement. Crowns can be made from many materials including porcelain, gold, or alloy.
• Bridges

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, is a dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by joining permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dr. Jerry C. Han Dr. Han has been a resident of the Tri Cities since the age of 5. Growing up in Richland, Dr. Han attended Hanford, back when there was still an elementary school there, and also finished high school at Hanford. Dr. Han then went on to get his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington and his D.D.S. degree at the Ohio State University. Upon receiving his degree Dr. Han came back to the Tri Cities to work with Dr. Steve Matheson, the founder of Clearwater Dental and Dr. Han’s family dentist. Dr. Han is proud to carry on the tradition and history of high quality patient care that Clearwater Dental is known for. Dr. Han has a commitment to providing his patients with the best dental care possible by attending continuing education classes. Some of his course accomplishments are becoming a “Fellow” in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, which was achieved after completing the year long Misch International Implant Institute continuum, and receiving an award after completing all of the Practical Clinical Courses classes by Dr. Gordon J. Christensen. Outside of practicing dentistry, Dr. Han enjoys raising children with his wife Britt and enjoying the outdoors.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery