Friday, March 26, 2010

Continuing Education at Cary Family Dental


Continuing education is an important part of our philosophy at Cary Family Dental. Both Drs. Acton and Maj participate in continuing education courses in dentistry every year, and recently Dr. Acton attended a week long class in Seattle. The 50 hour course provided information on how to create a better and more comprehensively treatment plan, diagnose and treat complex dental needs including periodontal disease (gum and bone problems), cavities, and jaw and bite problems.

The course was put on by the Kois Center, a world renowned dental organization, and one of the top programs of its kind in the country. There were 22 dentists from around the world at this particular course, one half of which were from Europe. Courses like these help Cary Family Dental to consistently provide the Cary community with state-of-the-art dental care and clinical excellence.

Monday, March 15, 2010

What are patients saying about Cary Family Dental?

Drs. Acton and Maj, as well as our entire professional staff, love getting patient reviews. And lately, Cary Family Dental, serving Cary and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today! Have a great week!

Dr. Acton as always I am very glad that I made the switch to your practice. You are the BEST!!” – Dale S.

Dr. Maj is a top notch dentist who places the quality of his patient's care above all else. As an added bonus he made the visit fun!” – Gayle F.

My favorite dental office ever!!” – Mary S.

Excellent staff, very caring in nature.” – James C

Excellent experience. Feel very comfortable with the dentist and admire his technical skills. Excited to have chipped tooth fixed so beautifully. Efficient appointment allowed more work to be done than expected, including an extraction. Appreciated punctuality. Nice dental assistants.
– Elizabeth B

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ask Drs. Acton and Maj: Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

Some people wonder why Drs. Acton and Maj and our team at Cary Family Dental work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean! Drs. Acton and Maj specialize in Invisalign, the revolutionary way to help you get even, straight teeth without noticeable, painful metal braces. Virtually undetectable, Invisalign aligners are made of strong, clear plastic that gradually guide your teeth into perfect alignment. Unlike metal braces, they have no wires or brackets. Tooth impressions are made, from which Invisalign develops customized aligners that will slide directly over your teeth. Aligners are typically worn full time (except when eating or drinking) for 12 to 48 months—no longer than you would wear traditional metal braces. Aligners are replaced every two weeks as your teeth shift into place.

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Drs. Acton and Maj can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment at Cary Family Dental.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Meet Our Dentists

Dr. Allan Acton opened Cary Family Dental in 2003 and since that time, has become one of the Triangle’s most accomplished and trusted dentists. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and completed his advanced dental education residency at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry.

In 2008, Dr. Acton graduated with honors from The Hornbrook Group’s distinguished national training program and completed training on the DuraTHIN veneer. Dr. Acton is currently only one of four dentists in the state certified to provide DuraTHIN veneers and the only dentist certified in the Triangle and central NC area. That same year, Dr. Acton was voted “Best Cosmetic Dentist” in western Wake County by Cary Magazine readers and repeated the distinction for the second consecutive year in 2009.

Most recently, Dr. Acton received a Fellowship Award from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). The ICOI was founded in 1972 and has 12,000 members worldwide in 89 countries. It is the world’s largest dental implant organization, as well as the world’s largest provider of continuing dental implant education and currently has 2,582 active Fellows in the United States. The awarding of Fellowship status is one of the highest honors a professional society, such as the ICOI, can bestow on a dental professional involved in oral implantology. Nominees achieve Fellowship status through their efforts in education, research and actual clinical experiences.

Dr. Acton and Cary Family Dental are also committed to their community. Together, they have raised over $60,000 for the Smiles for Life campaign, an annual four-month long campaign sponsored by the Crown Council that raises money to help children facing serious health and educational problems. The practice also provides free dental health presentations to local preschools and elementary schools in order to teach children on the basics of proper dental care.

Dr. Acton is happily married and has an adorable daughter.


Dr. Apurva Maj is proud to say he is a native of Cary and has been studying and practicing in the area since 1984. Dr. Maj graduated with honors as he earned his Bachelor of Science in Public Health at UNC-Chapel Hill and continued with his studies there as he completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2004.

Dr. Maj has dedicated the last five years in providing the highest quality of care in all aspects of his profession. His patients are the most important and he continually educates himself to stay at the forefront of the latest advances in dental technology. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is one of a few dentists in the area who is certified to perform conscious sedation dentistry.

Dr. Maj and his wife currently live in Raleigh and are active in the local community. His wife teaches math for Wake County Public Schools. He is extremely excited to be a part of the outstanding team at Cary Family Dental. He grew up knowing he wanted to make a difference and be a positive influence in people's lives. Dentistry was the perfect vehicle to accomplish this goal.