Mercury-free, specialty care with your safety and best interests at heart

Mercury Free Dentist Office in Beverly Hills CA Area

At Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry, we have invested in the latest clinically proven effective and safe technologies. Our specialists, prosthodontist Dr. Frank Vidjak and endodontist Dr. Fanny Yacaman, are advocates of exceptional training on these advanced technologies and next-generation techniques. We are always looking forward, with our patients’ utmost comfort, safety, outcomes, and experience at the heart of all that we do. With that being said, other dental providers in Beverly Hills, California, and farther afield may continue to offer outdated forms of treatment, such as amalgam (“silver” fillings). We are proud to be a mercury-free practice!

The trouble with “silver” fillings

Dental amalgam was first used well over a century ago. Imagine all the transformations made in health care, technology, and every corner of our lives in the past five to 10 years, let alone the past 100! Importantly, amalgam is mainly silver in color only. This combination or amalgamation of metals is primarily made up of mercury, as well as copper, tin, and silver. More than half of each mercury filling (by weight) is formulated with mercury. Elemental mercury has been associated with a multitude of health-related ailments and conditions. Though systemic effects related to amalgam fillings have not been scientifically substantiated, many people are concerned about possible health risks and want these fillings removed.

The multi-faceted beauty of dental composites and ceramics

Fortunately, our specialists use an array of alternatives to silver-hued, mercury-containing metal amalgam filling materials. These materials include composite resins and dental ceramics, such as porcelain. Resin and ceramic do not contain toxins and are not associated with adverse health risks. Additionally, they are well-suited to patients with a history of metals allergies or sensitivities. Plus, our patients appreciate that they look like natural teeth – no unsightly silver! These non-metals further do not corrode like metals, and they do not irritate delicate surrounding soft tissues or potentially damage surrounding otherwise healthy teeth. Techniques may also be employed with these alternatives that preserve maximum tooth structure. In doing so, the most natural appearance, optimal function, and sustained health and strength are supported.

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Contact Dr. Yacaman: (310) 861-3955 | Contact Dr. Vidjak: (310) 878-6455
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Tooth decay or other oral health problems do not go away on their own. They require treatment that you can trust. Contact our exceptional team at (310) 861-3955 to schedule your appointment at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry today.

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The skilled doctors at our practice are Frank M. A. Vidjak, DDS, MSEd and Fanny Yacaman, DDS, MSEd, MS.

Dr. Vidjak has been a prosthodontist for over two decades, with his private practice in Beverly Hills from 1989. A USC School of Dentistry graduate, he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and an MS in Medical Education at USC where he also taught the School of Dentistry. He was its Clinical Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program and International Student Program too.

Dr. Yacaman received her DDS from the University Technologica of Mexico and served the clinical faculty in Endodontics at Unitec. She practiced Endodontics in Mexico City for over 10 years. She has an advanced specialty certificate in Advanced Microscopic Endodontics and Microsurgery and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the USC and has been a Clinical Faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Root Resorption treatment, having researched on External Root Resorption for over 15 years for a Master’s in Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. She is one of four Endodontists in United States that can treat Root Resorption. She is a local and international lecturer in Endodontics and Microsurgery and has received many awards and has published articles in the area.