The Cleaning That Feels Different
South Penn Dental is one of the only EMS-certified Guided Biofilm Therapy practices in Oklahoma. No metal scraping — ever. Just the cleanest your teeth have ever felt.
GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY
This Isn’t Your Grandmother’s Cleaning
South Penn Dental offers GBT cleaning south OKC patients consistently call a genuinely different experience. Traditional dental cleanings use metal instruments to scrape buildup off your teeth. Most people tolerate it. Very few people enjoy it. And for patients with sensitivity, gum disease, or anxiety, it can be genuinely unpleasant — enough to keep them from coming back.
Guided Biofilm Therapy is a clinically superior alternative developed by EMS — the Swiss company that pioneered modern dental hygiene. Instead of metal scrapers, we use a precise combination of disclosing solution, warm water spray, and ultrasonic technology to remove biofilm, plaque, and calculus gently and completely. The result is a cleaning that’s more thorough, more comfortable, and genuinely unlike anything most patients have experienced before.
Why Our Patients Drive Past Other Dentists to Get Here
GBT isn’t widely available. Most general practices in Oklahoma still use traditional prophylaxis — not because it’s better, but because it’s what they’ve always done. South Penn Dental invested in EMS certification because we believe the standard of care should keep improving, and because our patients deserve the best cleaning available, not just the most common one.
Patients who experience GBT for the first time consistently tell us two things: it didn’t hurt, and their mouth has never felt this clean. Many of them mention it in their reviews without being asked. That’s not a coincidence — it’s a genuinely different experience.
If you’ve been putting off your cleaning because you dread the scraping, or because you have sensitive teeth or gum disease — this changes things.
One of the only
EMS-certified practices in Oklahoma
Zero
metal scraping— ever
Clinically proven
to remove more biofilm than traditional methods
What Happens at Your GBT Appointment
Four steps. No surprises. Start to finish in about the same time as a traditional cleaning.
Biofilm Mapping
We apply a disclosing solution that reveals exactly where biofilm is hiding on your teeth — areas that look clean to the naked eye but aren’t. You can see it on the screen in real time. No guessing, no scraping blind.
Airflow
A warm, pressurized spray of water, air, and fine powder removes the biofilm gently and completely. No metal instruments at this stage. Most patients describe it as feeling like a gentle massage for their teeth.
Perioflow (if needed)
For patients with deeper pockets or early gum disease, we use a specialized tip to clean below the gumline — again, without metal scraping. This is where GBT makes the biggest difference for patients who’ve been told they have gum issues.
Piezon (if needed)
For any remaining calculus that needs ultrasonic removal, we use the Piezon scaler — which is gentler and more precise than traditional scaling. Most patients barely notice it.
GBT Works for Everyone- It’s Essential for Some
Most patients benefit from GBT
GBT is appropriate for virtually every patient — children, adults, and seniors. But it makes the biggest difference for:
- Patients with gum disease or periodontal history
- Anyone with dental sensitivity or who dreads the scraping
- Patients with implants, veneers, or orthodontic work (metal scrapers can damage restorations — GBT can’t)
- Anyone who wants the most thorough clean available
- Patients who haven’t been in a while and want a fresh start without judgment
This is our standard of care. Every cleaning at South Penn Dental is a GBT cleaning.
If the cleaning isn’t the only thing keeping you away —
Many of our anxious patients tell us the GBT cleaning itself is part of what helped — no scraping, no sharp instruments, and a team that actually explains what’s happening.
Some patients need more than a gentle cleaning to feel comfortable in the chair. If anxiety is part of what’s kept you from coming in, we have options for that too — including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation for patients who need more support.
What Patients Say After Their First GBT Cleaning
“They’ve introduced Guided Biofilm Therapy — a technology that makes the cleaning process both incredibly thorough and surprisingly comfortable. It wasn’t just a cleaning; it felt like a personalized, high-tech treatment that made me genuinely excited to come back.”
Ashley
“The new hygienic machine is much easier on the patient than previous. Donna is outstanding in her chosen field.”
Buddy
“The new dental machine to clean teeth is amazing, so gentle and fast! I couldn’t recommend this office more, they’re fantastic.”
Grace
“Everyone was so kind and explained everything and made sure all my questions were answered. Even though it’s a splash zone I love the new way of teeth cleaning!!”
Janell
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Book a GBT cleaning at South Penn Dental and find out why patients drive past other dentists to get here. New patients always welcome
Or call us directly: (405) 681-6601