Getting acquainted With Dr. Stagg

FAMILY:

Dr. Claire Stagg and her family are enjoying their “Green” office in Indian Harbour Beach. Her daughters Emily and Audrey have moved to a new school. They both share a love for animals, soccer,music and reading.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Dr. Stagg is constantly attending courses and seminars in order to bring each of her patients to their Optimum Oral Health. She has accumulated over 2000 hours in additional training in TMJ / Sleep Disorders and Dental Rehabilitation.

         In August 2008 she was awarded her Fellowship in the American Academy of Cranio Facial Pain.

         She is pursuing her Masters at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with a focus in the area of Cranio Facial Pain.

 Dr. Stagg offers Orthopedic (the correction of the size, shape, or position of the jaw), Orthodontic (the straightening of the teeth) and Orthotropic (the guiding of the growth of the facial skeleton from infancy to puberty) conservative treatment.

In January of 2006, the Academy of Sleep Medicine modified its guidelines making it easier for dentists such as Dr. Stagg to treat Mild to Moderate Sleep Apnea and other Sleep Disorder Breathing with Oral Appliance Therapy.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Dr. Stagg is an active member of various organizations pursuing Excellence and Education in Whole Body Wellness through Dentistry.

* Brevard County Dental Society    * Central District Dental Association    *Florida Dental Association

* American Dental Association       * Academy of General Dentistry

* Holistic Dental Association          * Dental Amalgam Mercury Syndrome, Inc (DAMS)

* International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)

* Sacro-Occipital Technique Organization (SOTO-USA)

* International Association for Orthodontists (IAO)

* American Association for Functional Orthodontics (AAFO)

* American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP)   –   Fellow 2008

* American Academy of Pain management (AAPM)

* American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (ADSM)

* National Sleep Foundation

PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY:

“My goal is to enhance my patients’ quality of life and help them attain Optimum Oral Health by providing them with the highest quality of gentle dental care in a safe, professional, comfortable and healthy environment.  My staff and I are continually embracing advances in dentistry and learning the very latest available techniques. We place great emphasis on customer service and strive to give each patient an exceptional visit that is relaxed, cheerful and comfortable.”

PROFESSIONAL INTEREST:

       “As a State of the Art Dental Practice, we are committed to our patients having healthy, beautiful and pain free smiles.”

        We have strong professional interests in Biological, Wholistic and Cosmetic Dentistry and Nutrition.”

        Dr. Stagg demonstrates how the whole body and bite are intimately related and affect patients’ overall health.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

Dr. Stagg has been involved with various educational programs for children at local Elementary schools promoting good Dental Hygiene.

She has trained interested assisted living personnel to take care of the dental needs of the Elderly.  Dr.Stagg hosts

discussions regarding Biological and Wholistic Dentistry, the management of Head, Neck and Facial Pain and Sleep

Disorder Breathing .

HOBBIES:

Dr. Stagg has a keen interest in outdoor activities such as gardening, waterfall exploring and her Orchid collection.

She is an avid reader and enjoys watercolor painting and waterfall hunting.     09-09