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We opened our doors at Burns Dental in 2015. We take the time to educate, so you can learn how to take care of your smile.  We guarantee you will receive top quality treatment.  Dr. Burns and her team take your dental care in such a way to make it as pain free as possible to ensure your safety and peace of mind.  We know that it can be daunting visiting your dentist, but we will do our best to make it a comfortable experience.

Dr. Burns lives and practices in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She offers comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dentistry as well as facial injections in a comfortable, professional environment. She takes pride in staying current on the latest trends in both dentistry and aesthetics.

Dr. Burns graduated with honors from the University of Florida and started practicing dentistry in 2001. Her dental specialties include crowns, veneers, bridges, implant restorations, composite fillings, invisalign orthodontics, whitening options, periodontal procedures & thorough cleanings.

Dr. Burns has worked facial aesthetic injectors since 2005, she recently received master level training. She offers facial injections such as Botox, Dysport, Belotero, & Juvederm. Dr. Burns tailors every client’s needs to achieve a natural, radiant, younger look.

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A Comprehensive Approach to Dentistry and Beauty

Other than a Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon there is no other Physician who has received more education regarding the musculature of the face; a dentist spends at least 2 years of their education studying how the muscles work and their relationship to each other.

A Dentist is trained in giving injections; Dr. Karen Burns will be doing your treatment, not a nurse or technician.

A Dentist is able to “numb” the area if needed; you will have little to no discomfort.

Convenience of having any procedures done in conjunction with your professional dental cleanings.

If you wish to be to be discreet regarding your enhancement – the dental office is your perfect place!

Get to Know our Staff

Dr. Karen Burns – Owner/Lead Doctor

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Dr. Karen Burns donates much of her time to the community by volunteering at the Free Dental Clinic in St. Petersburg, participating in Dentistry for the Heart, and has participated in 6 different missionary trips to Haiti, Guatemala, and Mayan Villages of Belize since 2003. Dr. Burns started the Mustard Seed Ministry 4 years ago in her church in serving food for the homeless. She stays active with her husband and 3 children as they enjoy beautiful St. Petersburg.

Dr. Karen Burns

Dr. Burns graduated with honors from the University of Florida and started practicing dentistry in 2001. Her dental specialties include crowns, veneers, bridges, implant restorations, composite fillings, invisalign orthodontics, whitening options, periodontal procedures, and thorough cleanings

Dr. Burns has worked facial aesthetic injectors since 2005, she recently received master level training. She offers facial injections such as Botox, Vobella, Voluma, Volure & Juvederm. Dr. Burns tailors every client’s needs to achieve a natural, radiant, younger look.

Dr. Karen Burns received her Bachelors in Biology from University of South Florida. She then received her Doctorate in Dental medicine in 2001 from the University of Florida. She was an active member in dental school serving as Class President and President of the Christian Dental Society which spearheaded missionary trips to Haiti. She continued her General Residency at the Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic with an emphasis on oral surgery and removable prosthetics. Since her graduation she has completed many courses at the Spear Institute in Arizona for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry as well as completing a Master Class in facial injections. She feels that staying current with the latest technology and training she can better serve her patients dental & cosmetic needs.

Member Affiliations:

  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Florida Dental Association (FDA)
  • West Coast Dental Association (WCDA)
  • Pinellas County Dental Association (PDCA)
  • American General Dentistry (AGD)

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Dr Ioana Stoici was born in Romania.  She developed the love for Dentistry at an early age, always spending time in her father’s dental laboratory, admiring his work as a dental technician.  Her grandfather was also a Dentist, so the passion for Dentistry has deep roots in her family.

Dr Stoici graduated 6 years of Dental School in Timisoara, Romania at a prestigious dental school – University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes.

Dr Stoici received her American Dental Degree after graduating the 2-year program for Advanced Standing in the facility clinic from University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, an ivy league school.

Dr Stoici has practiced in Philadelphia and Tampa Bay Ares since her graduation.  She has enjoyed establishing many healthy happy smiles, Dentistry has given her the opportunity to further her education with new concepts and trends in her field of practice.  She is also a member of the Pinellas County Dental Association, which is part of the Florida Dental Association and American Dental Association.

Dr Stoici enjoys the beach, traveling, skiing, inline skating and keeping active alongside her family.

Professional Affiliations:

  • America Dental Association (ADA)
  • Florida Dental Association (FDA)
  • West Coast Dental Association (WCDA)
  • Pinellas County Dental Association (PCDA)
  • Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
  • Spear Study Club

Our Mission

To provide comprehensive Dentistry and Aesthetics with the Highest Quality of Care in a comfortable Environment.  Dental and Facial Aesthetics should be in harmony to create the perfect smile.

The Lotus:
The lotus is a symbol of spirituality, strength and beauty.  We all have a lotus within us.

Corinthians 15:88
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable always abounding in the work of the Lord, know that your toil in not in vain in the lord.

Dental Services

At our office, we can perform a wide variety of services to help you want the smile you want and deserve.  Dr. Burns believes in taking the time to go over a treatment plan that will not only benefit you for a lifetime, but help you gain the confidence you want in your smile.  We offer a wide range of services, from general and cosmetic dentistry to facial aesthetics, Dr Burns is here to provide you with the care you need and want. The quality dentistry that we provide is an investment in your health, appearance and wellbeing.

We provide a full spectrum of preventive, restorative, implant, and pediatric dentistry procedures.  Whether you are looking for a full smile makeover or just a general check-up and cleaning for you and your family, our office can help with all of your dental needs. Please read more about the services we can offer, you can also call our office is you have questions.

The practice of dentistry encompasses an amazing array of services and procedures, all with a common goal: to help you preserve your natural teeth as long possible, ensure your oral health, and keep you looking and feeling great throughout your life.

There’s so much that can be done these days to improve the appearance if a person’s smile-at any age.  Many people only go to the dentist when something is wrong.  That is truly a shame, because they are missing out on as many preventive services that can save discomfort-and expense-down the road.  Regular dental visits are essential to make sure oral health problems-from tooth decay to oral cancer- are detected and treated in a timely manner.  Some individuals may need to see the dentist more often than others to stay on top of problems like plaque buildup and gum disease, but everyone should go at least twice per year.

Your regular dental visit will include a thorough oral exam to check the health of your teeth and gums; and oral cancer screening to spot any suspicious signs early; and a professional hygiene appointment to remove stubborn deposits and make your teeth look and feel great. So don’t miss out on the many benefits dentistry offers you and your family!

At our office, you will be greeted by highly skilled, smiling staff motivated to give gentle, quality care.  Our practice is not just cleaning your teeth, taking X-rays and sending you home.  We want to get to know you.  Our goal is to provide every effort to calm the fears many of you have about going to the dentist.  Your comfort is our number one concern!

Cosmetic and General Dentistry Procedures

Modern dentistry offers a wide range of services to make sure your teeth stay healthy, function well and look great. These procedures include:

Cleanings & Oral Exams, to keep your teeth and gums healthy, and catch early signs of dental disease

Cosmetic Bonding, to repair small chips or cracks

Crowns & Bridgework, to replace large amounts of lost tooth structure and/or missing teeth

Dental Implants, for the longest-lasting tooth replacement available today

Inlays & Onlays, to fill teeth with larger cavities

Invisalign Clear Aligners, for discreet orthodontic treatment

Oral Cancer Screenings, to detect a dangerous disease that can be cured if caught early

Porcelain Veneers, for replacing larger chips and cracks, reshaping teeth

Removable Dentures & Paritals, to help you smile again

Sealants, to help prevent cavities

Teeth Whitening, to brighten a faded or discolored smile

TMJ Treatment, for pain in the jaw area that can interfere with biting and chewing

Tooth Colored Fillings, to restore decayed teeth

Tooth Decay Prevention, so you keep your natural teeth as long as possible

We are dedicated to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using Conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in life long beautiful smiles!

Your Smile Makeover
You are in charge of your smile you need to communicate exactly what you don’t like about your smile and how you’d like it to be different. Before the first consultation, give some thought to the following questions:

1. What do you like or dislike about the color, size, shape and spacing you your teeth?

2. Are you pleased with how much your teeth show, both when you smile and when your lips are relaxed?

3. Do you want teeth that are perfectly aligned and a bright “Hollywood White”, or would you prefer a more natural look with slight color, shape and shade variations?

4. Would you like more or less of your gums to show when you smile? You can bring in pictures of smiles you like, don’t like, and/or photos of the way your own smile used to look, if that’s the result you are aiming for. Now is the time to get started on creating a smile that will make you feel as good as you look!

Aesthetic Services

Botox Cosmetic

Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows in adults 18 to 70 years of age for a short period of time (temporary). It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces wrinkles. The muscle activity that causes those lines to form between the brows is reduced.

Myths Associated with BOTOX

Myth – Botox is a new drug. 

Fact – Botox has been used for over 40 years.

Myth – Botox is a poison.
Fact – There is NO live bacteria; it is a purified protein

Myth – I will have a frozen un-natural look and loss of expression
Fact – With proper treatment the muscle will be relaxed, not frozen.

Myth – I will lose sensation and will have numbness where injected.
Fact – It does not affect the sensory nerves.

Myth – Botox works better on women.
Fact – Botox produces the same results for men & women; over one third of reported Botox users are men.

Temporary Injectable Fillers

Temporary Injectable Fillers help replace the Hyaluraonic Acid that your skin has lost, adding volume to smooth away facial wrinkles and folds. Juverderm XC is formulated with lidocaine, a common anesthetic, to provide a more comfortable experience during and after treatment. Juvederm XC provides the smooth, natural-looking results you expect with the improved comfort you want.

FACTS ABOUT TEMPORARY FILLERS (Juvederm XC, Juvederm Voluma, Belotero, Restylane, and Radiesse)

  • Hyaluronic acid is commonly used in moisturizers and cosmetics because of its efficiency at holding onto water.
  • While a hyaluronic acid filler is being naturally degraded, what remains of the filler attracts water from the body. This function allows it to hold its shape even longer and able to maintain its volume till it almost fully degrades.
  • Your skin stores the vast majority (50%) of hyaluronic acid.
  • It is degradable and dissipates over time- typical results are 9-12 months.
  • The body has its own system for absorbing hyaluronic acid; it disappears over time without a trace!
  • Age related facial changes are not affected because they are temporary

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Don’t Just Take Our Word For It.

Catherine
“I love this office! Everyone is so friendly. Dr. Burns is so kind and takes time to get to know her patients!! She’s honest; doesn’t try to sell you on unnecessary services. I feel at ease going to my appointments knowing that I am in good hands!”

Marisa
“First of all- i almost never write reviews but couldn’t help but share my good fortune to have found Dr. Burns ! I’m very particular about my dentist and dreaded finding a new one when I moved here from Northern VA. I was SO lucky to have found her – from cleanings to a pain free crown, I have never had anything less than a 5 star experience with her and her staff. I have absolute trust in her and, because of that, recently decided to try her Facial Aesthetics services. I’d considered trying fillers for years but was always nervous to try. I knew she would take good care of me and I have had AMAZING results. I let her make the recommendations as to what would work best for me and I could not be happier. I’m turning 57 this week and because of her I think I can shave a few years off that number!! I had no pain or bruising and the results IMHO are better than ANY before & afters I’ve seen on the internet! If you are even thinking about it, please discuss with her – I wish I had a lot sooner!!!!”

Kimberly
“So thankful to have found this dentist. So kind, patient, super clean and friendly, very obviously concerned with patient experience and comfort. So impressed with the level of care, professionalism and costumer service. 10/10 recommend !!”

Llora
“Very impressed and felt right at home. I was in search for a new dentistry office and found Karen Burns DMD through my insurance provider. I called, was able to get an appointment that week and thoroughly enjoyed my first experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is in search for a new office! The staff and Dr. Shoopak were so friendly and made me feel very comfortable the moment i stepped in!”

Kurt
“Dr. Burns and her staff are so nice and friendly. This has been the best dentist office i have ever been to. They make you feel like they care because they really do.”

Beth
“If the thought of visiting the dentist stresses you out, this group of people will change that. Dr. Shoopak was wonderful. I just felt very cared for. I can’t say enough positive things about my experience. They are gentle and kind and sincere….and so supportive. The entire staff makes you feel like you are at home. I am so happy to have found them.”

Affiliated Partners

Care Credit

Allergan

Invisalign

Crest

Ultradent

Orapharma

Sonicare

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Patient Forms and Policy

Please complete your New Patient form by on the link below. Once completed, the form will be automatically uploaded to our office database.

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR NEW PATIENT FORM

Financial Policy

Welcome! Thank you for selecting us as your dental health care providers. Our goal is to provide you and your family with optimal dental care. We want you to feel welcome and as comfortable as possible throughout our relationship. We encourage you to ask questions and to be involved in treatment decisions. This includes understanding your treatment plan as well as our financial policy.

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Financial Agreement

Patients are expected to pay for our services at the time they are rendered. Our patients who have dental insurance are expected to pay the amount of their estimated co-pay and deductible at the time of service. Payments may be made using cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and or American Express. We offer Care Credit for balances over $2000.00, which is a financing option that is available only for healthcare expenses. We will mail monthly statements to all patients with an outstanding balance charge of 18% per annum after 60 days.

There will be a fee for any additional procedure NOT included in the original treatment plan.

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Insurance Information

As a courtesy to our insured patients, we submit claims to your insurance company free of charge. We will help you receive your maximum allowable benefits.

Burns Dental Associates diagnoses treatment based on your dental health not your insurance coverage.

If your insurance company has not paid within 60 days of services rendered, you will need to make full payment to this office and reimbursed when your insurance company pays. After 60 days the patient is responsible to pursue payment from the insurance company. All current documentation will be provided by mail or e-mail in order to assist with any inquires. The insured has a better ability to deal with the insurance company and the employer responsible for the policy.

Please indicate your understanding and acceptance of these financial policies by singing below. For the mutual convenience of you and the practice, it is understood that this executed copy of the Financial Policy also shall cover your dependent children who are patients of the practice.

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Appointment Policy

Our Team at Karen Burns D.M.D. Dental and Facial Aesthetics is committed to providing the highest quality dental care and services for our patients. Dental Procedures require preparation and planning. This includes appropriate staffing, treatment room availability and material preparation at specific times during our work day. If you have made an appointment with us, that time has been reserved exclusively for you and we have prepared in advance for your visit. Please be advised of the following requirements:

– We request 48 hours’ notice for cancellation of a scheduled appointment.

– A cancellation fee of $35.00 to $50.00 per hour will be added for all missed or cancelled appointments with less than 24 hours’ notice.

– If there are three missed or cancelled appointments without 24 hour notice in a year time frame, we reserve the right to not schedule any further appointments or to require a deposit in order to schedule a future appointment.

– Family Emergencies will be taken into consideration. We understand that extenuating circumstances or emergencies do occur…please call us as soon as possible and we’ll work it out.

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Deposit Policy

When scheduling an appointment requiring 2 or more hours a deposit is required in order to confirm and hold your appointment. This amount will be applied to your out of pocket expenses. These deposits must be made prior to scheduling the appointment. If the appointment is cancelled or broken with less than 48 hours advance notice, the deposit is non-refundable.

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Notices of Private Practices

Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully!

With your consent, the practice is permitted by federal privacy laws to make uses and disclosures of your health information for purposes of treatment, payment, and health care operations. Protected health information is the information we create and obtain in providing our services to you. Such information may include documenting your symptoms, examination and test results, diagnoses, treatment, and applying for future care or treatment. It also includes billing documents for those services.

Example of uses of your health information for treatment purposes:
A nurse obtains treatment information about you and records it in a health record. During the course of your treatment, the doctor determines a need to consult with another specialist in the area. The doctor will share the information with such specialist and obtain input.

Example of use of your health information for payment purposes:
We submit a request for payment to your health insurance company. The health insurance company requests information from us regarding medical care given. We will provide information to them about you and the care given.

Example of Use of Your Information for Health Care Operations:
We obtain services from our insurers or other business associates such as quality assessment, quality improvement, outcome evaluation, protocol and clinical guidelines development, training programs, credentialing, medical review, legal services, and insurance. We will share information about you with such insurers or other business associates as necessary to obtain these services.

Your Health Information Rights
The health record we maintain and billing records are the physical property of the practice. The information in it, however, belongs to you. You have a right to:

Request a restriction on certain uses and disclosures of your health information by delivering the request in writing to our office.

We are not required to grant the request but we will comply with any request granted;

Request that you be allowed to inspect and copy your health record and billing record—you may exercise this right by delivering the request in writing to our office;

Appeal a denial of access to your protected health information except in certain circumstances;

Request that your health care record be amended to correct incomplete or incorrect information by delivering a written request to our office;

File a statement of disagreement if your amendment is denied, and require that the request for amendment and any denial be attached in all future disclosures of your protected health information;

Obtain an accounting of disclosures of your health information as required to be maintained by law by delivering a written request to our office. An accounting will not include internal uses of information for treatment, payment, or operations, disclosures made to you or made at your request, or disclosures made to family members or friends in the course of providing care;

Request that communication of your health information be made by alternative means or at an alternative location by delivering the request in writing to our office; and,

Revoke authorizations that you made previously to use or disclose information except to the extent information or action has already been taken by delivering a written revocation to our office.

If you want to exercise any of the above rights, please contact our administrator, in person or in writing, during normal hours. S[he] will provide you with assistance on the steps to take to exercise your rights.

Our  Responsibilities

The practice is required to:

– Maintain the privacy of your health information as required by law;

– Provide you with a notice of our duties and privacy practices as to the information we collect and maintain about you;

– Abide by the terms of this Notice;

– Notify you if we cannot accommodate a requested restriction or request; and

– Accommodate your reasonable requests regarding methods to communicate health information with you.

We reserve the right to amend, change, or eliminate provisions in our privacy practices and access practices and to enact new provisions regarding the protected health information we maintain. If our information practices change, we will amend our Notice. You are entitled to receive a revised copy of the Notice by calling and requesting a copy of our “Notice” or by visiting our office and picking up a copy.

To Request Information or File a Complaint

If you have questions, would like additional information, or want to report a problem regarding the handling of your information, you may contact our office administrator.

Additionally, if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a written complaint at our office by delivering the written complaint to our office administrator. You may also file a complaint by mailing it or e-mailing it to the Secretary of Health and Human Services whose street address and e-mail address is 200 Independency Ave. S.W. Washington, D.C., 20201, phone # 1- 877-696-6775,  http://HHS.gov

We cannot, and will not, require you to waive the right to file a complaint with the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a condition of receiving treatment from the practice.

We cannot, and will not, retaliate against you for filing a complaint with the Secretary.

Other Disclosers and Uses

Notification
Unless you object, we may use or disclose your protected health information to notify, or assist in notifying, a family member, personal representative, or other person responsible for your care, about your location, and about your general condition, or your death.

Communication with Family
Using our best judgment, we may disclose to a family member, other relative, close personal friend, or any other person you identify, health information relevant to that person’s involvement in your care or in payment for such care if you do not object or in an emergency.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
We may disclose to the FDA your protected health information relating to adverse events with respect to products and product defects, or post-marketing surveillance information to enable product recalls, repairs, or replacements.

Workers  Compensation
If you are seeking compensation through Workers Compensation, we may disclose your protected health information to the extent necessary to comply with laws relating to Workers Compensation.

Public Health
As required by law, we may disclose your protected health information to public health or legal authorities charged with preventing or controlling disease, injury, or disability.

Abuse & Neglect
We may disclose your protected health information to public authorities as allowed by law to report abuse or neglect.

Correctional  Institutions
If you are an inmate of a correctional institution, we may disclose to the institution, or its agents, your protected health information necessary for your health and the health and safety of other individuals.

Law Enforcement
We may disclose your protected health information for law enforcement purposes as required by law, such as when required by a court order, or in cases involving felony prosecutions, or to the extent an individual is in the custody of law enforcement.

Health Oversight
Federal law allows us to release your protected health information to appropriate health oversight agencies or for health oversight activities.

Judicial/Administrative  Proceedings
We may disclose your protected health information in the course of any judicial or administrative proceeding as allowed or required by law, with your consent, or as directed by a proper court order.

Other Uses
Other uses and disclosures besides those identified in this Notice will be made only as otherwise authorized by law or with your written authorization and you may revoke the authorization as previously provided.

Website
If we maintain a website that provides information about our entity, this Notice will be on the website. Effective Date: 07/01/2016

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3100 4th Street North, Suite 2
St. Petersburg, FL 33704 (727) 201-9950 INFO@KARENBURNSDMD.com

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Office Hours

Dr. Karen Burns

Monday – Thursday: 8am to 5 pm
Friday: 9am to 12pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Contact

(727) 201-9950
info@karenburnsdmd.com

3100 4th Street North, Suite 2
St. Petersburg, FL 33704