Making a Good First Impression Pave the way for a great final result by using the right techniques and materials by Dr. Geetha Damodaran Dentists take impressions traditionally and Geetha Damodaran, DDS, obtained her DDS from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1995. She has practiced dentistry in the Twin Cities area for years, and in 2000 purchased her current practice, Birch Dental in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, which focuses on restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Damodaran has taught at her Minnesota alma mater in the past, and continues to participate in education courses to further her knowledge of dentistry. She also serves as an executive council member in the St. Paul District Dental Society. digitally, and while both methods have pros and cons, I stand behind traditional impressions. They offer a cost-effective way to move forward with procedures and provide the accurate results every dentist needs. dentaltown.com \\ JANUARY 2017 63http://www.dentaltown.com