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Exceptional Dentistry Voted Favorite Dental Office in the Tri-State Area

April 18, 2025 / Awards & Recognition, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Family Dentistry, Lip and Tongue Ties

We’re All Smiles! Voted Favorite Dental Office in the Tri-State Area We’re thrilled to announce that Exceptional Dentistry has been named the Best Dental Office in the 2025 Tri-State Community Choice Awards! 🏆✨ From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to our incredible patients, families, and community for your trust and your votes. This […]

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Acid Reflux and Your Teeth: Dubuque Dentist Explains the Connection

January 23, 2025 / Dental Health, Family Dentistry, Oral Hygiene

How Your Teeth Can Reveal Signs of GERD (and Why It Matters) At Exceptional Dentistry, we care deeply about more than just your smile – we care about your overall health. Did you know that your oral health can provide clues about underlying medical conditions? One condition we frequently spot signs of is GERD (Gastroesophageal

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Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dentist Near Me

November 28, 2023 / Family Dentistry, Sleep Apnea

Dubuque Dentist provides Oral Appliances for Snoring and Sleep Apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder. People with OSA stop breathing for more than ten seconds at a time, and this event repeats itself multiple times in an hour. Experts estimate that 1 in 5 adults may suffer

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Exceptional Dentistry – a Neighborhood Favorite Dentist

July 31, 2023 / Awards & Recognition, Dentistry in the News, Family Dentistry

Exceptional Dentistry Voted a Neighborhood Fave in Nextdoor’s 2023 Local Business Awards Dubuque, IA July 2023 Exceptional Dentistry (the office of Dr. Kristen Berning, Dr. Alexia Oetken, and Dr. Ted Murray) has been named to the winning list of Nextdoor’s 2023 Neighborhood Faves. This is the only annual award where neighbors vote to celebrate

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Dental Assistants Recognition Week at Exceptional Dentistry | Dubuque Dentist

March 14, 2022 / Awards & Recognition, Family Dentistry

Dental Assistants Recognition Week is celebrated annually in early March. This week is the perfect time to acknowledge and recognize our dental assistants for their versitility, for their caring nature, and for their many talents. Today’s dental assistants strengthen the entire practice and enhance patient satisfaction around the world. Dental assistants are committed to professional development and

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LightScalpel CO2 Laser Dentist – Dubuque Iowa

March 4, 2022 / Family Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, Lip and Tongue Ties

LightScalpel CO2 Laser Dr. Kristen Berning and Dr. Alexia Oetken at Exceptional Dentistry in Dubuque, Iowa use a state-of-the-art LightScalpel CO2 laser. The LightScalpel CO2 laser is an advanced laser device that produces a concentrated beam of light. The highly focused CO2 laser beam vaporizes cleanly and precisely to deliver superior care for soft tissue procedures. The

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Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Testimonial from a Breastfeeding Mother

December 29, 2021 / Laser Dentistry, Lip and Tongue Ties

Tongue Tie and Lip Tie Laser Dentist- Dubuque, IA Since 2014, Dr. Kristen Berning has been releasing tongue ties and lip ties on infants who have difficulties with breast feeding and/or bottle feeding. Dr. Kristen Berning uses a CO2 LightScalpel laser to release the tight band(s) of tethered oral tissue, so that the range of motion and the function can improve. This

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Dr. Kristen Berning attends TOTS Training ®️ with Autumn Henning of Chrysalis Orofacial

July 9, 2021 / Family Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, Lip and Tongue Ties

Tethered Oral Tissue Specialty Training – Dubuque, Iowa Laser Dentist Dr. Kristen Berning with Autumn Henning CCC-SLP To stay current with the latest and greatest knowledge in the tongue tie and lip tie field, Dr. Kristen Berning attended the TOTS Training ®️ course. TOTS stands for tethered oral tissues, which includes tongue ties, lip ties,

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Dr. Kristen Berning presents to Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition

June 28, 2021 / Dentistry in the News, Lip and Tongue Ties

Dr. Kristen Berning’s Tongue and Lip Ties Presentation Dr. Kristen Berning is considered a dental expert in Eastern Iowa and the Tri State Region on the topic of tongue ties and lip ties.Dr. Berning provides support and treatment for breastfeeding mom-baby dyads who are dealing with tongue ties and/or lip ties. She uses a LightScalpel CO2 laser to perform tongue tie and

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Exceptional Dentistry | Dubuque Dentist | 1-year COVID update

March 25, 2021 / Dentistry in the News, Family Dentistry

We are providing routine dental care at Exceptional Dentistry with enhanced sanitation and social distancing protocols. It has been over 1 year since March 2020 when our office was closed temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since returning to deliver routine care in May 2020, we continue to serve our patients’ important oral dental health needs with ongoing attention to health, sanitation and

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