Dr. Matthew Ballinger, DDS
The CHP Dental Center is a comprehensive general dentistry practice caring for the entire family. We offer a caring group of oral health professionals delivering high-quality dental care using the latest paperless and digital imaging technology.
Treatments Offered:
- Dental Consultations
- Dental X-Rays
- Preventive Dentistry
- Dental Cleanings
- Sealants
- Fluoride Applications
- Restorative Procedures
- Root Canals
- Prosthetics: Crowns, Partials, Dentures
- Emergency Dental Care
- Dental Trauma Management
- Patient and Parents’ Education
- Referrals for specialty dental care
Our state-of-the-art paperless and digital technology ensures more efficient service and processing of insurance claims. We accept most insurances as well as MassHealth.
Oral Health: Prevention and Education
CHP providers ensure that all patients receive linguistically and culturally appropriate education with regard to oral hygiene and preventive care that is customized to each patient.
Pediatric Dental Care
CHP is dedicated to providing the best quality dental care for infants and children of all ages. Our office is child-friendly and our professional staff are thoroughly trained in all
aspects of pediatric dental care. We care about your child’s dental health!
Prenatal & Infant Dental Care
Dental health and proper nutrition are both very important for the expectant mother. A baby’s tooth development begins at approximately 6-8 weeks and continues throughout pregnancy. Hardening of baby teeth begins at four months. For the mother, changes in estrogen and progesterone levels cause an increase in dental problems that need careful attention throughout pregnancy.
Dental Care for the Elderly
At the CHP Dental Center, we take special care to tend to the dental health needs of our elderly patients, and we are sensitive to those who may be living on a fixed income.
Oral Cancer Screening:
Fluorescence Visualization Technology
Painless, non-invasive, oral mucosal examination system for the early detection of abnormal tissue.
Outreach
CHP outreach staff conduct publicized health and dental screenings and education in well-known, accessible locations throughout the community at town halls, libraries, faith-based organizations, schools, work places, councils on aging, low income housing, community centers, reaching those in need of dental care.
Special Needs
Our office is entirely handicap accessible. We offer personalized assistance for handicapped patients, including special planning and management of treatment for patients with complex medical or physical needs. We take special care in making appointments that keep number and length of visits to a minimum.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
by appointment
Dental Emergency Care when Center is closed:
Please contact Fairview Hospital Emergency Room @ 413.854.9700
Many thanks to the Oral Health Foundation, UMAss Medical School’s Office of Community Programs, and the Mass. Health and Educational Facilities Authority (HEFA) for their support.
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