The American Dental Associations

Dr. Mark Nelke is a private dental practitioner who treats patients in Blairstown, New Jersey. In addition to holding active membership in the American Dental Association (ADA) and other clinical organizations, Dr. Mark Nelke regularly attends the ADA’s national meeting, SmileCon.

The top annual dental meeting in the United States, SmileCon offers a range of informative sessions, exhibitions, discussions, hands-on activities, and continuing education opportunities. SmileCon 2021will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 11 to October 13. It is also open to virtual attendance.

SmileCon 2021 will feature prominent social entrepreneur Michelle Poler as a keynote speaker. Other speakers will include Practical Clinical Courses founder Dr. Gordon Christensen and frequent TED Talk and MED Ted Talk presenter, Dr. Daniel Kraft. The meeting will also spotlight the influence of women in dentistry, addressing their specific needs and concerns through presentations by authorities such as women’s leadership advocate Tiffany Dufu and career coach Ashley Stahl.

Implant-Supported Crowns to Preserve

Based in Blairstown, New Jersey, Dr. Mark Nelke emphasizes preventative care and performs restorations and oral surgeries. Dr. Mark Nelke’s areas of specialty include prosthetic restoration and implantology.

There are several types of dental prosthesis, including dental crowns, which are caps durably crafted to match the shape and color of the natural tooth. In situations where serious decay or damage has made the natural tooth unable to bear the weight of the crown, an implant-supported crown presents an option.

An implant-supported crown procedure begins with extracting the natural tooth and securing a screw-like implant in the jawbone. Next, the dental professional places an abutment that protrudes from the gum line. After suturing the gums to this attachment piece, the surgeon will install a temporary dental crown. Over the next several months, the implant and jawbone fuse together. At the end of this extended healing process, a dental crown is crafted and attached permanently to the abutment.

Free Dental Care to New Jersey Children

A family dentist in New Jersey, Dr. Mark Nelke holds a doctor of dental medicine from Fairleigh Dickinson University and completed training in dental implants at the Zimmer Institute. Named a Warren County Dentist of the Year, Dr. Mark Nelke maintains membership in the New Jersey Dental Association.

To support dentists in giving back to their communities, the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) operates initiatives such as the Give Kids a Smile program, part of Give Kids a Smile Month, which takes place each February. On the first Friday of the month, members of the dental community provide free dental services to children without access to care.

The program invites local dental and orthodontic offices to register and commit to providing services such as fillings, extractions, and restorative treatments at no cost to families. Additionally, patients can receive preventive care such as fluoride and sealants that help protect teeth. Each year, more than 100 New Jersey practices participate in the program, resulting in more than 2,000 children receiving vital dental services.