Dr. Michael J. Paesani earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed his residency at the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach. He offers comprehensive general and cosmetic dentistry that blends the latest advancements with personalized, patient-focused care to deliver exceptional results.
Q: How has technology changed the patient experience?
A: Technology has transformed the dental visit into something faster, more precise and easier on the patient. The biggest shift is the move from analog to digital dentistry. Goopy impressions, film X-rays and stone models shipped to outside labs have given way to intraoral scanners, instant digital radiographs and on-screen treatment planning that the patient can actually see. 3D printing builds on that digital foundation, allowing crowns, aligners, night guards and surgical guides to be produced chairside or in-house. Crowns that once required two visits and a temporary can now be completed in a single appointment. Accuracy has improved, too—digital scans avoid the distortions of physical impressions, and guided implant surgery places implants exactly as planned, meaning fewer adjustments and longer-lasting results. For patients, that adds up to fewer appointments, less chair time and a clearer view of their own care.
Q: What’s the most common misconception you hear about dental care?
A: That it’s unaffordable and unpredictable. In reality, most offices offer membership plans, financing and phased treatment, and preventive visits are often fully covered, costing far less than treating problems later. Modern materials and digital workflows mean crowns routinely last 15 years or more, composite fillings can last a decade or longer and implants have success rates above 95 percent. With good hygiene and regular checkups, quality dental work lasts far longer than most patients realize.
Q: What do you hope patients take away from their first visit?
A: A sense that we genuinely care about their health—and a bright smile!