Dr. Alex Rhee is a dentist and head of Chemong Family Dental, an office located in Peterborough, Ontario and Trenton Family Dental, an office located in Trenton Ontario.
Dr. Rhee is a dental professional operating a high quality dentistry office in Peterborough, Ontario. He is committed to providing a variety of dental services to a wide range of patients across the region. His specialties lie within cosmetic and implant dentistry, although he has delved into other departments.
At Chemong Family Dentistry, patients can receive a wide variety of services. These include:
- Bonding
- Cosmetic contouring
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Dentures
- Fillings
- Implants
- Veneers
- Teeth whitening
- Lumineers
- 6 month Smile
- TMD Therapy
- Cerec Digital Crowns
- Teeth In-A-Day procedures
- Laser assisted dentistry
- Sealants
- Root canal therapy
- Extractions
- Scaling and root planning
- Invisalign
- Flap surgery
- Sedation dentistry
- Pediatric orthodontics
- Maxillofacial surgery
Alex Rhee works alongside a team of knowledgeable and experienced staff members. Dr. Laura DeLuca and Dr. Priya Jegananthan each bring a pleasant and professional personality to the office.
Dr. Rhee sports an impressive resume, full of experiences that have enhanced his dentistry skills. He is also an avid member of various organizations. These commissions are all designed to assist dental professionals with their practices and include:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Academy of American Cosmetic Dentistry
- Academy of GP Orthodontics
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Misch International Implant Institute
- World Clinical Laser Institute
Besides operating his private practice, Dr. Rhee has provided his expertise in other areas as well. He has acted as a mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington. Alex Rhee also participated as a clinical instructor at his alma mater, the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto.
After attaining his doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of Toronto, Dr. Rhee indulged in other activities. He wanted to further expand his knowledge on the world of dentistry and its many counterparts. His resume includes an impressive list of organizations for which he has acted as a fellow and member.
Alex Rhee is recognized as a diplomat for the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). This organization was founded in 1972 with a goal to provide great implant education for dental professionals. The ICOI is the world’s largest dental implant organization and is also the world’s largest provider for continuing education in that field. The association’s membership is composed of professionals in the dentistry field, including:
- Laboratory technicians
- General dentists
- Prosthodontists
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
- Endodontists
- Orthodontists
- Periodontists
- Researchers
- Pre and post doctoral graduate dental students
The ICOI strives to provide clinical research and promote international fraternity amongst its members. Its mission is to ensure that dentists are prepared to give the best implant services to their patients. The ICOI is a recognized affiliate of the FDI World Dental Federation.
Alex has further built his resume with other skills and expertise. Over the years, he has acquired knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- Intravenous conscious sedation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Nitrous oxide and oral sedation
- Invisalign management
- Esthetic posterior restorations
- Advanced bone grafting
- Orthodontics for children and adults
- Short term clear braces for adults
- Computer assisted dentistry
- Laser assisted dentistry
- Lumineer management
- Advanced periodontal and implant surgery
- Live implant training
- Oral plastic surgery
- Dental cone-beam computed tomography
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Another organization that Alex Rhee is a member of is the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. The RCDSO works with 20 other related colleges in the province to set high dental industry education standards. They work to ensure that all dentists that enter the field are fully prepared and have the right education to perform proper service. The RCDSO develops ethical and professional guidelines for its members to follow while administering quality assurance programs.
The Ontario Dental Association
The Ontario Dental Association has an extensive history that reaches all the way back to 1866. Created by Dr. Barnabus Day, the ODA was established to uphold several core values in the dental industry. Members of the ODA would encourage honesty, integrity, excellence, accountability, and social responsibility. The Ontario Dental Association also sought to promote great oral health and to create an environment that supported accessible oral healthcare.
The Academy of General Dentistry
As a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, Alex is provided with various benefits. He has access to a variety of continuing education classes to further develop his knowledge. The AGD also provides other resources, such as circulated newsletters, award-winning publications, and learning modules. Members of the Academy of General Dentistry are given discounts on some products and services to help run an efficient practice.
The International Association of Orthodontics
The International Association of Orthodontics is the oldest and largest of the world’s non-specialty orthodontic groups. Dr. Rhee is one of 4,200 dentists in 50 countries that are members of this organization. The IAO is committed to promoting the study and research of malocclusions of the teeth and any following dysfunctions. Members are also provided with insight on the correlation between orthodontics and the other branches of dentistry.
The Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation
Dr. Anthony Feck and Dr. Michael Silverman established the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation in 1999. Their goal was to help dentists ease their patients’ anxieties when it came to sedative procedures. The DOCS offers seminars for their members so that they can learn proper techniques for improving the dental experience. Training encompasses a wide range of options including IV sedation, pediatrics, advanced life support, and airway emergency management.
The Misch International Implant Institute
The Misch International Implant Institute was created by Dr. Carl E. Misch in 1984. His goal was to establish a standard for implant dentistry through the use of a hands-on approach. Students of this institute indulge in training sessions that revolve around vital implant components. These include:
- Post surgery complications
- Prosthetic guidelines
- Root coverage
- Esthetic crown lengthening
- Gingivectomy
- Bone grafting
The World Clinical Laser Institute
The World Clinical Laser Institute focuses its goals on the implementation of a revolutionary dental technology. 19,000 members including Dr. Alex Rhee are part of the largest dental laser education organization in the world. Lasers are becoming an integral part of the medical field and the WCLI’s mission is to teach dentists how to embrace them. Annual symposiums are held for members in various countries, such as the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Far East.
Dr. Charles D. Yates founded the Academy of GP Orthodontics in 1987. This non-profit organization delivers continuing education courses in orthodontics for dental practitioners. Members of the Academy are entitled to clinical hands-on training with live patients. Lecture topics that are covered in the courses include:
- Etiology
- Impactions
- Surgical orthodontics
- Tongue thrust
- Facial esthetics
- Skeletal open bites
Academy of American Cosmetic Dentistry
The Academy of American Cosmetic Dentistry was founded in 1984. Over 6,000 dental professionals are part of this organization and collaborate with other related workers across 70 countries. They are working towards revolutionary new procedures and practices to change the field of cosmetic dentistry. Members have access to philanthropic opportunities, accreditation, and educational conferences.
Kois Center
As mentioned previously, Dr. Alex Rhee has worked as a mentor of the Kois Center. This Seattle-based organization is designed to improve dental methods through scientific means. The facilities utilize the most advanced technology and equipment to ensure that students are operating in a realistic dental environment.
The Kois Center offers nine courses in their curriculum that covers basic dental procedures including anesthesia, occlusion, and restoration. Meanwhile, students are also treated to other similar practices like implant treatment, resin bonding, and gingival surgery.
With extensive experience in a variety of dental fields, Alex is ready to give great service to all of his clients. Clients can rest assured knowing that they are in good hands when they visit Chemong Family Dental. Professionals like Dr. Rhee are standing by to help out a patient in dental need.
Alex Rhee is working towards further improving his education and experience. His goal is to stay up-to-date with all current dental procedures. As methods and practices advance, dentists need to keep up so that they can provide quality service. Until then, Chemong Family Dental is dedicated to upholding traditional practices that have accumulated a satisfied clientele base.
Many clients have shown their appreciation of the office. These positive testimonials ensure that patients will return once again and refer the practice to their friends. Patients often express their gratitude for the quick service, efficient procedures, and professional attitudes. However, one particular review stands out amongst the rest and sets a standard that the Chemong Family Dental staff hopes to maintain.
The patient writes, “I appreciate the entire office’s professionalism combined with friendliness and knowledge to help people feel comfortable. Top-notch leadership by Dr. Rhee permeates through all the staff, and the staff all comment that he is a very good doctor to work with and that his techniques are very up to date and current. The onsite lab for crowns is a very smart business and the speed of the procedures is quick because of this streamlining. This turns into a very efficient business that patients can get work done quickly. What used to take a longer time to complete is now very quick and mostly painless.”
Dr. Alex Rhee and his fellow associates take comments like this to heart and use them to further enhance the patient experience in the future.