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Central Park Dentistry
2010 Globe Gazette Reader's Choice Winner
Dr. Lala, Dr. Hansen and Staff would like to thank everyone for making us their first choice for dentist in 2009 and again in 2010. We value your confidence and are proud to have earned your trust.
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Office Hours
Mon: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tues: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thurs: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Our office is closed on major holidays. It is also closed at times when we are away attending continuing education programs, which increase our skills, and helps us to maintain knowledge of the latest developments in order to serve you better. Our answering service will always be available to take messages when the office is closed. 
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New Patients
First of all, thank you for you interest in Central Park Dentistry. All of our patients are important to us, and we'd like to have you visit us as well if you're new to the area or in search of a dentist.
Since 1993 we've made it our goal to bring the highest quality of dental care and new technologies to North Iowa.
We think you'll like the Central Park Dentistry experience. Read on for details... 
Meet Dr. Matthew R. Hansen D.D.S.
Dr. Matthew Hansen is originally from Albert City, Iowa. Matt attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and graduated Cum Laude in 1996, with a B.A. in Biology. Next, he was accepted into the University of Iowa College of Dentistry where he attained a D.D.S. degree in 2000. Dr. Hansen is also an Iowa Dental Association, North Central District, officer.
Matt accepted a full-ride scholarship for Dental School from the Air Force in 1997, and entered active duty Air Force service in June of 2000. He was assigned to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During his time at Wright-Patterson, he was a resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program. Dr. Hansen graduated as “Top Grad” in July, 2001 when he also accepted his assignment to Rhein-Main Air Base, near Frankfurt, Germany. Matt and his family enjoyed his 3-year tour in Germany immensely, taking full advantage of living overseas in a small, German village. He even took a German class to help develop his language skills.
At Rhein-Main, he held many important duties within the dental clinic and the medical flight. Captain Hansen spent time in charge of Dental Radiology, Dental Infection Control, Forensic Dentistry, and Medical Flight Quality Control and Process Improvement. He oversaw the JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) compliance of the entire Medical Flight. Dr. Hansen’s patient satisfaction was unequaled. He provided dental care in numerous specialty areas including Pediatrics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, and Oral Surgery to service members and their families. Dr. Hansen views every new apprehensive patient as an opportunity to show them how far dentistry has advanced since their fears began. With an easy smile and calm demeanor, every treament is explained to the patient’s satisfaction.
Outside of the dental clinic, Dr. Hansen is an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, along with all collegiate sports. He likes to try his hand at any sport including golf, basketball, and softball. He enjoys going to the gym and going running. Matt also enjoys traveling and sight-seeing–something that Europe was perfect for. After growing up on an acreage in Northwest Iowa, Dr. Hansen is excited to have the opportunity to once again experience the Iowa pace of life, friendliness, and moral values.
At the center of Matthew’s interests is his family. He has been married to his wife, Angie, since 1997. They met while both attending Wartburg College. Matt and Angie share a love for children. She has an elementary teaching degree. Currently, she is able to stay at home to care for their children, Kylie, Makenna, Janae and Henry. Kylie was born in 2002, Makenna in 2004, Janae in 2006, and Henry in 2009. It is easy to see that these three are the light of Dr. Hansen and Angie’s lives.
Since moving to Mason City, the Hansen’s have jumped right into community events and programs. They have taken advantage of youth programs with the children. They joined Trinity Lutheran Church, where they are active members in fellowship groups. Matt is a member of the Disaster and Emergency Response Team.
Professionally, Dr. Hansen is a member of the Iowa State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
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Dental Health RX Library
Oral Pathology (51)
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| Aphthous Ulcers - Aphthous ulcers - commonly known as canker sores - are small, painful sores that occur on the oral mucosa (the pink tissue that lines the inside of the mouth). They are the most common ulcer that affects the mouth, yet their cause is unknown. - more info |
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| Apical cyst - An apical periodontal cyst, also called a radicular cyst, is a mass of soft tissue that is characterized by having a fluid-filled central cavity (called a lumen) that develops around the lower 1/3 of a tooth root, either at the bottom or along the .. - more info |
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| Biopsy - If we cannot easily diagnose a growth or lesion by examining it visually, we will often recommend a biopsy. When we perform a biopsy, we surgically remove tissue - either a small, representative portion, or the entire lesion - then send it to a ... - more info |
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| Cellulitis - Cellulitis is a severe, rapidly-spreading bacterial infection that results from an uncontrolled infection in the gums, tooth pulp or root end (apex). It normally starts close to the source of the original infection, and quickly spreads to involve ... - more info |
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| Condensing Osteitis - Condensing osteitis is a change in the density of the bone that usually occurs as a result of a low-grade infection or chronic irritation to the tissue surrounding the root of a tooth. This irritation or infection is frequently part of the body's ... - more info |
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| Dental Fistula - A dental fistula (also called a parulis or a gum boil) forms in response to an infection at the base of the tooth''s root (called the apex). They can also form in reaction to an abscess, cyst or other inflammation within the mouth. Fistulae are ... - more info |
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| Dentigerous Cysts - Dentigerous cysts are smooth, firm, soft tissue growths that can develop on any tooth that has not grown in (erupted) completely. They form from the follicular sac, a membrane that surrounds the crown portion of every tooth before it erupts fully ... - more info |
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| Denture Hyperplasia - Denture hyperplasia is characterized by a smooth, tumor-like mass that forms within the space between the cheek and the gums (the vestibular sulcus) in response to chronic irritation caused by the flange of a poorly-fitting denture. It also occurs .. - more info |
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| Enamel Hypoplasia - Enamel hypoplasia is a disturbance in the tooth's development that causes incomplete or defective formation of the outer enamel layer of forming teeth. It can occur on any tooth, primary or permanent, and appears as tiny pits, grooves, areas with ... - more info |
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| Epidermoid Carcinoma - Epidermoid, or squamous, carcinoma is often characterized by rapid-growing lesions that vary tremendously in appearance; they can be red or white, smooth or rough, ulcerated or not ulcerated, and elevated or depressed. The ulcerated lesions extend .. - more info |
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| Epithelial Dysplasia - Epithelial dysplasia refers to microscopic changes in the cells that makeup the outer layer of the mouth''s lining (the mucosa), similar to changes usually seen in cancers in the same location. The changes associated with epithelial dysplasia can ... - more info |
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| Epithelial Hyperplasia - Epithelial hyperplasia is a thickening of the outer layer of the mucosa (the lining of the inside of the mouth) and the skin. This outer layer is called the epithelium. The degree of thickening can vary greatly. Sometimes it may even go unnoticed. .. - more info |
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| Exostosis - An exostosis is a slow-growing, tumor-like bony growth that is typically found on the outer surface of the upper gums, on the roof of the mouth (the palate), or on the inner surface of the lower gums. Exostoses can also occur at any other site ... - more info |
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| Fibroepithelial Polyps - Fibroepithelial polyps are small, round, knob-like growths that can form anywhere on the mucosa (the pink tissue lining the inside of the mouth), but are most common on the tongue and the lips. They are frequently caused by minor irritation or ... - more info |
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| Fibroma - Most fibromas of the oral cavity are caused by long-term irritation or trauma, such as persistent cheek or lip biting. They consist of increased numbers of normal cells (called hyperplasia) that are fibrous in nature. They can be found anywhere in .. - more info |
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| Fissured Tongue - The top surface of a normal tongue is typically smooth, with a slight groove down the center (called the midline). However, if you were to look at your tongue under a strong magnifying glass or microscope, you would see that the top surface is ... - more info |
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| Foliate Papilla - Foliate papilla are crescent-shaped nodules or ridges that exist along the sides of the rear of the tongue. They occur normally and are not associated with any localized or systemic disease. Foliate papilla often occur in clusters of tissue, ... - more info |
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| Fordyce Granules - Fordyce granules are yellow or yellowish-white clusters of pimple-like formations just beneath the mucosa (the pink tissue covering the inside of the oral cavity). They usually occur on the inside of the lips and cheeks or in the corners of the ... - more info |
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| Granulation Tissue - Granulation tissue is the fleshy new growth that forms on the surface of a wound as it heals. This tissue is usually firm, or even hard, and has a red, velvety, ''beefy'' appearance because of the large number of small blood vessels within it. It may - more info |
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| Hairy Tongue - Hairy tongue is a chronic condition in which the tiny bumps on the tongue's surface (called filiform papillae) enlarge and elongate to form hair-like projections. Normally, the surface cells of the papillae are shed on a regular basis, keeping the .. - more info |
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| Hypercementosis - Enamel covers the portion of the tooth above the gumline. Cementum covers the portion below the gumline (the root surface). Hypercementosis is the thickening or increased deposit of cementumon the root surface. It may involve the entire root ... - more info |
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| Lateral Periodontal Abscess - A lateral periodontal abscess is a result of rapidly-growing bacteria within a periodontal pocket. A periodontal pocket forms in the presence of periodontal disease, as the gums become infected and pull away from the surface of the teeth. This ... - more info |
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| Leukoedema - Leukoedema is characterized by a widespread whitening of the inner lining of the cheek or other mouth tissues, due to an increase in the amount of fluid being retained by the skin's cells. Leukoedema is persistent, and is most common in individuals - more info |
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| Leukoplakia - Leukoplakia is a white patch-like lesion that develops on the mucous membranes within the mouth in response to chronic irritation. The lesions occur primarily on the tongue and the inside of the cheek, but also occur frequently on the inner or ... - more info |
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| Lichen Planus - Lichen planus is a disease that occurs within the mouth or on the skin, or may involve both sites. There are three types of lichen planus. The most common type is reticular lichen planus, discussed below. The second type is erosive lichen planus, a . - more info |
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| Lymphoid Hyperplasia - Lymphoid hyperplasia is not a disease or a tumor, but simply a term we use to represent enlarged tissue masses. Normal lymphoid tissue is found in your lymph nodes and tonsils. These tissues act as your body''s first line of defense against ... - more info |
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| Microdontia - Microdontia is literally "small teeth." When this condition is present, one or more teeth have shortened roots and are smaller than normal, or they are cone-shaped or malformed in some other way. It commonly affects a single tooth or a pair of ... - more info |
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| Migratory Glossitis - The top surface of a normal tongue is typically smooth, with a slight groove down the center (called the midline). However, if you were to look at your tongue under a strong magnifying glass or microscope, you would see that the top surface is ... - more info |
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| Mucoceles - Mucoceles, or mucus retention cysts, are harmless mucus-filled lesions that are most common on the inner surface of the lower lip, but can also appear on the floor of the mouth and the inner lining (mucosa) of the cheek. They are believed to be ... - more info |
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| Nicotine Stomatitis - Nicotine stomatitis is a lesion that develops on the hard or soft palate of some smokers. It appears as white with raised red dots; the red areas represent inflamed ducts of the minor mucous glands. The surface usually has a rough texture, which ... - more info |
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| Odontogenic Keratocysts - Odontogenic keratocysts are soft, slow-growing lesion usually found in the lower jaw. They present themselves a as smooth swelling that can vary greatly in size, from a small, well-defined growth to an extremely large mass with many sections. It ... - more info |
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| Osteosclerosis - Osteosclerosis is an abnormal change in the density of bone, not unlike a similar condition, condensing osteitis. However, there is often no obvious cause of osteosclerosis. Osteosclerosis lesions usually have a more dense appearance and show an ... - more info |
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| Papillary Hyperplasia - Papillary hyperplasia is the existence of multiple small, merging pimple-like lesions within the mouth for an extended period of time. They usually vary in color from pink to red, and exist primarily on the roof of the mouth. The condition mostly ... - more info |
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| Papillomas - Papillomas are slow-growing, soft lesions that are sometimes caused by a virus. They can also spread through direct contact with the mouth''s lining (the mucosa). Papillomas can occur at any age, and can be found anywhere on the skin but typically .. - more info |
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| Periapical Abscess - A periapical abscess is an infection at the base or root end of the tooth (called the apex), and usually encompasses the bottom 1/3 of the tooth root. The abscess is a collection of pus that develops in response to a bacterial infection within the .. - more info |
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| Periapical Granuloma - A periapical granuloma is a relatively common lesion or growth that develops around the tip of a tooth''s root. It consists of a proliferating mass of granulation tissue (new tissue that forms on a wound) and bacteria that forms in response to dead . - more info |
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| Pericoronitis - Pericoronitis is a red swelling of the soft tissues that surround the crown of a tooth that has only partially grown in (erupted). The swelling ranges from soft to firm. It can progress to become a knob-like mass of tissue that is very painful when . - more info |
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| Periodontitis - Periodontitis is the number one cause of adult tooth loss. It is characterized by an inflammation and/or degeneration of the tissues that give support to the teeth - namely the gums, the connective tissue (the periodontal ligament), and the ... - more info |
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| Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma - Peripheral ossifying fibromas are well-defined oral growths that contain bone tissue. They are most often found attached to the gums near the molars or premolars, and are usually connected either by a wide base of tissue or by a stalk-like growth. .. - more info |
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| Pulp Stones - Pulp stones are hard, bone-like structures that form within the pulp of a tooth, either within the crown or within the root''s canal. They are usually detected on x-ray examination, unless they are too small or are not dense enough to show up on an . - more info |
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| Pyogenic Granulomas - Pyogenic granulomas are painless, localized, spherical (ball-shaped) lesions that are most common on the gums, but they can also occur on the lips, tongue, the inside of the cheek, and occasionally on other areas in the mouth. They often occur as a . - more info |
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| Recurrent Herpes - Recurrent herpes simplex is a viral infection that occurs repeatedly in individuals who have experienced the primary infection (usually a more severe episode). Lesions associated with the disease - called herpetic lesions, or more commonly, cold ... - more info |
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| The Dangers of Smokeless Tobacco - Smokeless tobacco users are at high risk of developing the following: * Cancer of the mouth, tongue, and pharynx (''voice box'') * Leukoplakia (thickened, whitish oral lesions that can ... - more info |
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| Tooth Abrasion - Tooth abrasion is the permanent loss of tooth structure that can occur on the tooth''s cutting surface, the outer enamel layer, exposed root surfaces, and non-enamel surfaces. It is caused primarily by improper brushing - usually overly vigorous or . - more info |
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| Tooth Attrition - Tooth attrition is the loss of tooth structure that can result from tooth-to-tooth contact during biting or chewing. It occurs primarily on the the biting or chewing surfaces of teeth, but it can also occur on what we call the proximal areas, where . - more info |
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| Torus Mandibularis - A torus mandibularis is a slow-growing, tumor-like bony growth that develops on the inside (lingual) surface of the lower jaw bone (the mandible). Tori are smooth, and can be either broad and flat or knob-shaped. They vary considerably in size, ... - more info |
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| Torus Palatinus - A torus palatinus is a slow-growing, tumor-like bony growth that develops on the midline of the roof of the mouth. Tori are smooth, and can be either broad and flat, or knob-shaped. They can exist in clusters or as singular growths. They will vary .. - more info |
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| Traumatic Ulcer - An ulcer is a depressed lesion that results from a loss of the the outer layer of the skin or mucosa (the lining of the mouth). Ulcers can be superficial (shallow) or deep, with regular or irregular outlines and flat or raised margins. Traumatic ... - more info |
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| Trigeminal Neuralgia - Facial pain is often blamed on TMD - a complex disorder in the jaw joint (the temporomandibular joint). But if you experience fleeting episodes of intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain around your lips, eyes, nose, scalp, forehead, or upper ... - more info |
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| Varices - Varices are localized blood vessels that become dilated (or swollen), then develop into persistent, soft, blister-like lesions. Their color may range from blue to gray to purple, depending on the depth of the lesion and the condition of the blood ... - more info |
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| Xerostomia - Xerostomia - or dry mouth - occurs when the salivary glands don''t function properly. This can either be a symptom of a serious health condition, or a side effect of a medication, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Dry mouth may also occur as a ... - more info |
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