Dentistry is in a state of constant evolution, and Dr. Volker has made it his mission to stay at the forefront of new developments in the field. He has outfitted his dental office with state-of-the-art tools and technologies, including microscopes, soft tissue lasers, and even an in-house CAD/CAM dental lab for top-tier restorative and cosmetic dental work. This commitment to modern care results in countless benefits for his patients, such as increased efficiency, improved comfort, and outstanding precision.
Dr. Volker is also a recognized leader in oral healthcare, regularly lecturing both nationally and internationally to fellow dentists and dental students. He is proud to be a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry as well, which represents over 500 hours of completed continuing education courses. He looks forward to helping you improve your smile's health and confidence in lasting ways.
Bioclear offers a more precise and conservative way to repair damaged teeth as well as enhance their appearance in a single appointment. Our own Dr. Volker has extensive experience with this method which involves creating customized molds that allow him to sculpt enamel to perfection using composite resin. We no longer have to remove healthy enamel to build up a tooth. This treatment is gentler on your mouth, gives your dentist more control, and can be used to fix both structural issues and aesthetic concerns while delivering a seamless result.
Even healthy smiles may not project the self-image you want. We offer a wide variety of beautiful, enduring cosmetic solutions and can virtually preview your brand-new look before treatment begins.
When tooth loss happens, state-of-the-art dental implants can virtually turn back the clock on what was lost. Dr. Volker will guide you through the process of regaining your complete, seamless smile.
With the help of entirely customized, all-ceramic restorations that are an ideal aesthetic match for natural teeth, restoring damaged, incomplete, or missing teeth is simpler than ever before.
Interested in a straighter smile but wanting to avoid years of wearing metal braces? Six Month Smiles truly lives up to its name, improving crooked, unevenly spaced, or misaligned teeth in record time.
Invisalign offers excellent orthodontic improvement and revitalized smiles – no metal brackets or wires required. Instead, patients wear clear, removable aligners that are created right here in-office.
The backbone of lifelong oral health is quality preventive care. By visiting our dental office every six months, we can provide essential examinations, catch any concerns early on, and keep your teeth and gums refreshed.
When severe tooth pain or injury strikes, you need relief fast. We make time for emergency care as soon as possible, helping you smoothly navigate the path towards regaining your best smile.
While extraction is never our first recommendation, it is sometimes in your best interests. Patients can rest easy knowing that their comfort and safety will always be the #1 priority throughout this procedure.
Dentistry can lead to the higher quality of life you deserve, and that’s why our team always goes above and beyond to make the financial aspects as simple as possible for patients in need. Several options are available for covering the cost of treatment – we’ll help you find the one that’s right for you.
We work with most major dental insurance plans and will use our extensive knowledge of the system to maximize your benefits in the right ways. No dental insurance? That isn’t a problem – CareCredit financing can help split up the cost of extensive treatment plans over several months, making even big smile transformations genuinely budget-friendly. Better yet, there is little to NO interest depending on the length of your chosen plan.
Explore Your OptionsAre you looking for a new dentist in the Sunnyside area? You likely have some unanswered questions, so we’re here to help! Here are the answers to some of the most common questions we receive at our practice. If you don’t see the information that you’re looking for below, don’t worry! Just give us a call and we’d be happy to address your questions and concerns.
If the emergency that you are experiencing is life-threatening, you should call 911 right away. For pretty much any other type of dental emergency, you should give us a call instead. This way, you can talk to a friendly member of our team who can provide you with further directions. Most hospital ERs and quick care clinics aren’t equipped to handle dental emergencies, so if you go there, you are unlikely to get the treatment that you need to address the issue at hand. We are happy to offer same-day visits for patients with dental emergencies.
The cost of cleanings and checkups varies on multiple factors. This visit should begin with going over your health history and discussing concerns that you have. It should also include a thorough exam, professional cleaning, X-rays, and oral cancer screening. The average cost in markets throughout the United States is between $200 and $350. If you have dental insurance, these fees are likely partially or completely covered by your plan.
Dentistry is all about prevention, so it is affordable and offers high value to work with your dentist to prevent serious dental issues before they arise. Dental insurance is an effective tool to lower your out-of-pocket cost. Many people can get dental insurance through their employer. We are proud to accept plans for many popular dental insurance providers, including Delta Dental, Aetna, Humana, MetLife, United Healthcare, and many more. We are also happy to accept payments through CareCredit – a third-party financing company that can split the cost of your treatment into manageable monthly installments with little to no interest. Getting the oral healthcare that you need shouldn’t mean breaking the bank!
All dentists in the United States must have received either a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or a Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) from one of the 67 Accredited dental schools in the country. To get into dental school, you need to have a bachelor’s degree. Dental school is three years with a combination of classroom and hands-on learning. In addition to that, all dentists must complete a certain number of continuing education hours to keep their license.
