Tom E. Vukodinovich, Dentist
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Tom E. Vukodinovich

Dentist

542 Snelling Avenue South Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116
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About

Dr. Tom Vukodinovich is a Dentist practicing in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Vukodinovich specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

Education and Training

DDS at University of Minnesota

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 42 years of experience
Tom E. Vukodinovich
Tom E. Vukodinovich's Expert Contributions
  • Abscessed tooth? What could this mean?

    Abscess implies pus is present. Abscessed tooth means the vital internal tissue; pulp, has had bacterial infection and inflammation to an extent there is no blood flow, cellular death occurs, and necrosis of pulp tissue. Similar to what occurs with appendicitis. Many times pus will drain through the gingival tissue and there may be a localized swelling. The change in the bone around the roots of an abscessed tooth has a specific appearance. Permanent and primary teeth can abscess. READ MORE

  • Does switching toothpaste matter?

    I can't find any information on spontaneously changing toothpaste being good for ones mouth, however, if the dentifrice you are using tastes bad, gets too expensive, irritates the gums, or has an ingredient like fluoride when you don't want it and vice versa then by all means change. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Advanced RestorativeCosmeticEndodontics

Awards

  • Top Dentist, Minnesota Monthly- 2014   

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Dental Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work

Hobbies / Sports

  • Baseball, Football, Hockey, Golf, Astronomy, Family Time

Tom E. Vukodinovich's Practice location

542 Snelling Avenue South -
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55116
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