We at Murray Orthodontics were pleased to visit recently with our dental colleagues at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Dr. Murray joined the dentists on base to review what we do at Murray Orthodontics to take care of enlisted patients and their families. We talked about our services with braces and with aligners for orthodontic treatment. We talked about how the technology we use in our office, such as the iTero digital scanner for Invisalign and Dental Monitoring, help us take better care of our patients. A digital approach affords patients fewer visits in the office, a more comfortable experience, and more accurate treatment plans. Dental Monitoring allows us to keep track of our patients’ progress remotely and provides a communication platform that is always accessible for questions and information. The dentists at JBER found this information impressive and helpful.
Sometimes patients present with complex situations that require some research and planning to find the best path forward. Murray Orthodontics is a resource for our dental colleagues at JBER to help create better treatment plans. Collaboration, cooperation, and consulting between us as orthodontists and the general dental team improves results for our mutual patients, especially in situations that may require surgery or other dental procedures in addition to orthodontics. Even in routine cases, working closely with the general dental team that manages patients’ overall oral health is critical for successful orthodontic treatment. Connecting with JBER dentists allows us to do just that. Better outcomes for our patients come through such conversations.
Finally, having multiple locations gives our patients the option to choose which location is more convenient for them. We find it a privilege to serve our enlisted patients and their families at both our South Anchorage and Eagle River locations. Eagle River is especially convenient for those living in north and east Anchorage and on-base.
Dental Options Outside of Military Dental Clinics
For dental care outside of a military dental clinic, TRICARE offers dental coverage for service members, families and survivors. TRICARE covers braces and clear aligners under some circumstances, please contact your dental professional for more information. To learn more and see which plan you may use, visit www.tricare.mil/dental
Murray Orthodontics appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with other dental providers at JBER and is excited about the mutually rewarding relationships that allow us to take better care of our patients.
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