Technology
Digital X-Rays
Our advanced digital X-rays magnify and enhance your teeth for better diagnosis and treatment. This technology allows us to take images of your teeth and display them on a computer screen quickly and easily.
With digital X-rays, we can view your teeth and surrounding structures with remarkable accuracy. These images provide the information we need to plan your dental treatment.
Digital X-rays require much less radiation than traditional film X-rays. Digital X-rays are a safe and effective dental technology.
Panoramic X-Ray
A Panoramic X-ray machine rotates around your entire head to take a 360-degree view of your teeth, sinuses, and the bone structure of your head and jaws. This provides a more complete image than standard X-rays. Panoramic X-ray imagery is a valuable resource for Dr. Christopher Lee to use in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Cone Beam Imaging
Cone beam imaging is an advanced form of digital radiograph. With the cone beam imager, one simple scan will produce a 3D image of your entire maxillofacial structure. This image can then be used in diagnostics, patient education, treatment planning, and treatment follow-up.
The cone beam provides an effective solution to create quick, clear, precise images for your benefit. Additionally, the cone beam uses minimal radiation in scanning and is a much less invasive process than other forms of imaging. This makes the cone beam an excellent choice for patients with dental anxiety or a sensitive gag reflex.
By utilizing advanced technologies like the cone beam, we can provide an effective, efficient, and comfortable patient experience for you on every visit.
Intraoral Camera
The intraoral camera is about the size and shape of a pen. It is used to record images of your teeth, gums, mouth, and tongue from inside your mouth. Due to its small size and sleek design, it is comfortable, easy to use, and able to view a wide range of angles. The intraoral camera is a safe and effective tool that can be used with patients of every age.
The intraoral camera is a highly valuable resource for both diagnosis and treatment planning. Each time we use the intraoral camera, a new disposable cover is employed. This ensures your health and safety at all times. After your exam, images captured by the intraoral camera may be digitally stored, printed out, or deleted.
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Meet Knoxville’s Premier Dental Team
Meet Knoxville’s Premier Dental Team
DR. CHRISTOPHER LEE
Dr. Christopher Lee was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up in Northern California. When he was 16, he moved to Farragut, Tennessee, where he graduated high school. At 17, he began studying at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he subsequently earned his Bachelor of Science degree.
While at BYU, Dr. Lee served in the Presidency of the Pre-Dental Club for three years and was instrumental in growing its membership to the highest in the country.
Dr. Lee sincerely desires to deliver the very best care for his patients. Exemplified in dental school, he attended countless evening and weekend courses to complete over 400 credit hours of Continuing Education on top of the rigorous demands of the normal dental school curriculum. Being the 11th dentist in his family (and 3rd generation on both sides!), he has had consistent sources of mentorship throughout his professional life. He continues to work one day a week with his father, Dr. David Lee, at Premier Dental in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
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Continuing his passion for dentistry, Dr. Lee completed his Doctorate in Dental Medicine degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences, a top-ranked private university in Utah. He led his fellow classmates in multiple ways, including serving as Class President.
From a young boy, his parents and mentors have taught him by example how to be an individual of integrity, hard work, and respect, in addition to living each day to its fullest. As a teenager, Dr. Lee earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and from 19-21 years old, he served as a missionary in Scotland for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dr. Lee is active in the Tennessee Dental Association, the Second District Dental Society, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and other study organizations and clubs.
In his spare time, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with his wife Abby, two sons, dog Ace, and his family and friends. His other hobbies include working out, playing basketball and volleyball, hiking and bike riding, rock climbing, motorcycles, shooting and hunting, archery, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, wake surfing and boarding, cooking, traveling, and volunteering in the community.
Cavitron
The Cavitron is a handheld device used in periodontal deep cleaning. While scaling can be completed by hand, the Cavitron uses ultrasonic technology to remove calculus from teeth and gums quickly, gently and effectively.
With the Cavitron, patients enjoy a more comfortable experience and time spent scaling and polishing is decreased.
3D Printing
New Life Dentistry has integrated the use of 3D printing technology into our practice. This innovative approach transforms how we deliver dental care, offering you precision, speed, and outstanding results. 3D printing in dentistry uses digital models to create highly accurate and custom dental restorations and appliances. This method fabricates items layer by layer, ensuring a perfect match to each patient's unique needs.
The key benefits include:
- Precision: Custom-fit restorations and devices, tailored for comfort and effectiveness.
- Speed: Dramatically reduced waiting times, providing faster solutions to dental needs.
- Quality: Enhanced outcomes with aesthetically pleasing and well-functioning restorations.
- Innovation: Access to advanced treatment options previously unavailable.
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VELscope Oral Cancer Screening Light
This handheld scope uses a special blue-spectrum light to scan the tissues in the mouth. This light creates distinct visual patterns on health and unhealthy tissues through natural fluorescence. With this screening light, we can more accurately discover potential oral cancers in early, highly treatable stages.
Nomad™ X-Ray Gun
The Nomad™ handheld x-ray system is battery-powered for completely cordless portability. With the Nomad™ gun, we can take accurate, efficient scans with less radiation exposure than most conventional systems. The Nomad™ is comfortable, convenient, and can be used in any treatment room.
Air Abrasion
Our office is equipped with modern air abrasion technology. We utilize a small handheld device to blow a stream of air and tiny aluminum oxide particles against your tooth. This can be used to safely blast away tooth decay and remove surface stains. Air abrasion may also be used as part of a cosmetic or restorative treatment to prepare a tooth for bonding or to repair cracked or worn teeth.
To learn more about how air abrasion technology may be used to restore your smile, contact our office.
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