Dr. Michael R Kempf, DDS

About Ashland OR Dentist, Dr. Michael Kempf, DDS, H1N1 FLU ALERT! "We insure Center of Disease Control (CDC) and American Dental Association (ADA) protocol Sterilization for all hand pieces and instruments, cross-checked with sterilization, and taped bags to promote infection protection against viruses like the H1N1 flu virus." ~ Sandy Philosophy of Practice. Dr. Kempf has provided quality dentistry to the Ashland community since December 1980. During this time he has developed a philosophy of practice, which addresses the patient's needs, wants, and desires in a holistic manner. A smile is positive energy that we express from within. The muscles of the face, in harmony with each other, will produce a beautiful smile. "It is our goal to provide our patients with beautiful form, efficient function, and muscular movements that translate into these easy smiles." Our mission is to make quality dentistry a priority in our patient's lives and to educate our patients about the many types of restorative procedures that are available. We strive to meet the patient's expectations within a framework that is approachable and appropriate with regard to the individual's financial resources. Our goal is to address and satisfy a person's dental needs and desires. We are a caring professional office that seeks to improve your oral health. We are family based and address needs of people of all ages. We accomplish an encompassing list of procedures ranging from fixed full mouth reconstruction to six-month cleaning checkups. Dr. Kempf comes from an artistic family and brings creative problem solving to his practice. We have children and elderly clients and cater to their unique dental needs. Our "people skilled staff " seek to fulfill your expectations in a friendly and kind manner. Expect the following: Experience Kindness Professional manner Respect Approachable Allaying fears Creative Concerned Humorous Gentle Non judgmental Unassuming Good listeners Aware A calming atmosphere creates a tranquil environment to sooth patients. Dental chairs equipped with lower back massage for your comfort. Specialized fiberoptic, vibration-free, electric hand pieces ensure rapid and accurate prepartion of teeth. Sandy sterilizes all our chairside self-contained water lines, suction lines, and uses disposable air water tips to prevent cross contamination. She uses plastic barriers for the operatory and pouches to steralize the instruments. Each month the autoclave is deep cleaned to assure proper functionality. These procedures are completed to insure that sterilization Asepsis. This office takes these actions to prevent cross-contamination and promote infection protection against viruses like the H1N1 flu virus. Proper and careful diagnosis is the key to your dental health. We have been established in general practice Family Dentistry for the last 27 years at 993 Siskiyou Blvd. Suite 3, Ashland Oregon. We treat children from about ten years old on up. Wheelchair entry accessibility is available from the parking lot with Valley Lift. We dispense/prescribe oral sedation (anxiolysis) for patients when their fear might otherwise preclude them from seeking care (driver needed). Accupressure, warm filtered water, and warm anesthetic are the norm here. Dental imaging is common place, especially when performing full mouth reconstruction/rehabilitation. Dr Kempf often sculptures his esthetic cases in wax on a 3-D jaw simulator BEFORE gaining patient acceptance on work in the esthetic zone. He has a biology degree from Loyola University Chicago and a "Dr. of Dental Surgery" degree from the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Kempf also earned two post graduate credentials from San Fransciso and Portland in Cosmetic, TMJ Treatment, Headache Managment, and Restoration. Today Dr. Kempf is referred to as "Doctor of Designer Smiles"®