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CENTRAL OREGON
DENTAL NEWSLETTER August 1, 2016
c/o Mehdi Salari, DMD [email protected]
Please reply to this email if wishing to post Announcements, Classifieds or General Monthly Advertisements in the CENTRAL ORE GON DENTAL NEWSLETTER.
Highlights or Contents of this Newsletter:
o Upcoming Meetings, Continuing Education & Events o Central Oregon Dental Community News o Dear Dr. Rupert Advice Column (Dental Practice Management GURU & Know-it-all) o Local Classifieds
Please thank the following businesses for their continued support of the Central Oregon Dental Newsletter
& Community:
o Advantage Dental o Assured Dental Lab
o Jones & Roth Financial & CPA Services o O’Brien Dental Lab
UPCOMING CENTRAL OREGON MEETINGS & EVENTS
(Please email or send any dental related events or courses that you would like posted on this calendar.)
Mark your calendars and plan to attend …
August 18, 2016 (Thursday)
Decoding Digital Impression Scanners Instructor: Jamie Stover, CDT
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Course: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 (Dinner & Drinks Included)
Location: Deschutes Brewery Tap Room (1044 NW Bond St. in Bend)
CE: 2 Credit Hours
Tuition: $49 (Dinner & Drinks Included)
To Register: Call Ziemek Laboratory at 866-943-6357 Ext. 301 to register
Sponsor: Ziemek Laboratories Course Description: The transition from traditional PVS impressions to digital impressions is no longer a “what if?” With recent dental surveys showing 30-40% of dentists polled plan to purchase an IOD devise in the next two years, it is time that all dental professionals are armed with as much knowledge as possible. Understanding all factors is key to selecting the correct IOD devise and ensuring success vs. struggles. This informative lecture covers the most popular IOS systems on the market, comparing the features so the attendee can decide which system best fits their particular application. Also covered are tips for successful integration when transitioning from traditional impressions, a peek at what’s coming in the future, chair-side milling, and more!
September 8, 2016 (Thursday)
Nitrous Oxide Review (C ourse brochure & regis tration form attached with email) Instructor: Gail Aamdot, RDH, MS
Registration: 6:00 p.m.
Course: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Medical Center (2500 NE Neff Road in Bend)
CE: 2 Credit Hours
Tuition: $20 for ADA/CODHA Members; $40 for Non-Member RDH or Staff; $60 for Dentists
To Register: Registration form and Course Flyer attached along with this email
Sponsor: Central Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association Course Description: This course will discuss the characteristics of nitrous oxide, indications and contraindications for N2O/O2 use, as well as provide other information on nitrous oxide in a clinical setting.
September 22, 2016 (Thursday)
Dental Society Dinner/Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Social ½ Hour
6:30 p.m. – Dinner & Meeting to Follow
Speaker: Dr. Nathan Lenox will make a presentation on “Tips & Tricks for Taking Out Teeth”
Location: Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend
RSVP email coming from Dr. Dehm as date approaches
September 23, 2016 (Friday)
Pain 101: Provider Workshop (C ourse brochure & regis tration form attached with email) Instructor: Jessica LeBlanc, MD, MPH; Paul Coelho, MD; Kevin Hill, MD, MHS; Dennis Turk, PhD
Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Course: 8:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Location: Riverhouse Convention Center (3075 N. Business Hwy. 97 in Bend)
CE: 4 CME & Pharmacy CEs
Tuition: Free for any Central Oregon Healthcare Provider
To Register: Register at http://pain101providerworkshop.eventbrite.com and Course Flyer attached along
with this email
Sponsor: Central Oregon Health Coalition Course Description: Topics of discussion will include: 1) Compassionate Conversations & The Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Patient; 2) Rethinking the Opiod Risk Assessment; 3) Marijuana and the Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Patient; 4) If Not Opiods, Then What? The Effectiveness of Alternative Therapies.
October 13, 2016 (Thursday)
From Risk to Results: Periodontal Instrumentation for the Advanced
Practitioner (C ourse brochure & regis tration form attached with email) Instructor: Monica Monsantofils, RDH, PG Dip
Registration: 6:00 p.m.
Course: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Medical Center (2500 NE Neff Road in Bend)
CE: 2 Credit Hours
Tuition: $20 for ADA/CODHA Members; $40 for Non-Member RDH or Staff; $60 for Dentists
To Register: Registration form and Course Flyer attached along with this email
Sponsor: Central Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association Course Description: This course is based on current scientific literature and will provide the clinician evidence based tools and strategies for comprehensive patient care. The Evidence-based Decision Making (EBDM) process will be discussed with regard to periodontal risk assessment protocols, salivary diagnostics, and progressive treatment planning. Advantages of ultrasonic instrumentation will be examined as demonstrated in the current research for obtaining successful clinical outcomes.
November 3, 2016 (Thursday)
The Business of Your Business Instructor: Jamie Stover, CDT and a Panel including a Business Consultant & Business Attorney
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Course: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00
Location: TBA
CE: 2 Credit Hours
Tuition: TBA
To Register: More information to come as date nears
Sponsor: Ziemek Laboratories
December 9, 2016 (Friday)
DBIC Risk Management Course 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
3 Hours of CE
Location: Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond
RSVP email coming from Dr. Dehm as date approaches
December 10, 2016 (Saturday)
Dental Society Holiday Party 6:00 p.m. – Social Hour
7:00 p.m. – Dinner
Location: Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend
RSVP email coming from Dr. Dehm as date approaches
January 19, 2017 (Thursday) Dental Society Dinner/Business Meeting 6:00 p.m. – Social ½ Hour
6:30 p.m. – Dinner & Meeting to Follow
Location: Riverhouse Convention Center in Bend
RSVP email coming from Dr. Dehm as date approaches
Central Oregon Dental Society News
Please Consider Representing CODS in the 2016 House of Delegates Meeting
(October 7-8) The 2016 ODA House of Delegates will be held October 7-8, at the Double Tree by Hilton in Portland,
Oregon. Please contact Dr. Gary Dehm ([email protected]) if you are interested in becoming
a delegate for the Central Oregon Dental Soc iety.
The powers of voting members of the Oregon Dental Association under Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Law
are exercised by a House of Delegates. Delegates are selected by each of ODA's sixteen component
dental societies on the basis of one delegate for every 25 (or majority fraction thereof) voting members.
Components with fewer than 37 members are entitled to two delegates. For every delegate, each
component is entitled to select one alternate delegate to act in the absence of the delegate at any meeting
of the House.
The Speaker of the House of Delegates is also a voting member of the House, by virtue of his or her
office. The students of the OHSU School of Dentistry are entitled to appoint one voting delegate.
The House meets in September or October of each year. The date, time, and location are specified by the
Board of Trustees.
Expanding Central Oregon Dental Providers’ Commitment to Utilization of the Oregon Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Suzanne Browning
Hopefully you noticed the September 23rd “Pain 101: Provider Workshop” Continuing Education
Opportunity that was listed up above in our calendar of Upcoming Events. It is a wonderful opportunity
for medical and dental professionals in Central Oregon to integrate and join their efforts and commitment
to the use of the Oregon Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, which was recently highlighted by the
ODA as well.
The Regional Health Improvement Plan Oral Health Work Group is interested in Opioid use and how
medical and dental professionals can collaborate to reduce this growing health problem. The attachments
included along with this Newsletter reflect some Central Oregon statistics from the CO Health Council on
increased usage since July 2011 regarding this problem. Since the OHA PDMP provider data is de-
identified, we cannot get information on how many dentists are signing up and committing to utilize this
database but, anecdotally, not too many are engaged at this time. This workshop might be a forum to
discuss any reluctance folks might have to participating, etc.
The course topics of discussion include: 1) Compassionate Conversations & The Chronic Non-Cancer Pain
Patient; 2) Rethinking the Opiod Risk Assessment; 3) Marijuana and the Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Patient;
4) If Not Opiods, Then What? The Effectiveness of Alternative Therapies.
Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic News for August 31, 2016 Suzanne Browning
Special thanks to all volunteer dentists that donated services to Kemple Clinic. We could not carry out our
efforts without the donation of time, consultation, uncompensated treatments and support from these
generous dental professionals. The following is the THANK YOU ADVERTISEMENT that appeared in the
Bend Bulletin in July (for June In-Kind services)
SCHOOL-BASED SCREEN AND SEAL PROGRAMS: We have already completed scheduling of our
school-based programs for FALL- Yes, it happens that quickly! The following is our schedule for Fall
Screenings at Central Oregon Schools. Please inform your patients of this convenient program for
screening and sealant applications – and encourage them to provide their consent for the application of
sealants at their schools. Our Region has a significant backlog of children needing sealants: over 57% of
the 5000+ children we screened this past school year are ready for and need sealants. Our screenings
cover all grades in elementary and middle schools and the children need sealants across all these grades…
many sealants needs that should have been met much earlier in the child’s development. Our Central
Oregon region is working diligently to reduce this backlog that took years to create. Please help us get
these children sealed as soon as possible by advising parents of these upcoming opportunities and
encouraging them to get their children’s teeth sealed.
Here are dates to publish in your websites, facebook, posting in your offices, or emailing to
patients. We will be adding Bend La Pine and other schools to this listing:
August 11 Thursday-Migrant Summer Ed Program screening and sealants at VERN PATRICK
Elem in Redmond
August 18, 19 Thursday, Friday-Migrant Summer Ed Program screening and sealants in
Madras school will be announced soon
AUGUST 26 Kemple Clinic training event for ALL of our Volunteers at our office
M E M O R I A L Dental Clinic wishes to thank
Dr. Elise Burrus Dr. David Burrus
Dr. David Cauble
Dr. Jade Cherrington Dr. Steve Christensen
Dr. Colin Dole Dr. Matt Engel Dr. Matt Falkenstein
Dr. Rex Gibson
Dr. Benjamin Grieb Dr. Jay
Gronemyer Dr. Justin Higbee Dr. Dennis Holly
Dr. Mark Jensen
Dr. Jean Martin
Dr. Hallie McNaughton Dr. Maureen Porter
Dr. Robert Pressprich
Dr. Tom Rheuben
Dr. Steve T imm
VO LUNTEER DENTAL PRO FESSIONALS Kelcey Canfield
Heidi Ewing, RDH Salma
Ferez
Maria Gonzalez, DA Carol Harken Sue Lilley, RDH
At the Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and young adults in Central Oregon by facilitating critical preventative,
educational, and dental treatment services for children whose families cannot access basic dental care. We do
this through our dental clinic facility screen and seal program events at local schools and community partner organization venues with subsequent follow-up and referrals to volunteer dental professionals as needed. We
provide portable preventative dental services to children and young adults regardless of insurability at
various convenient locations. We advocate for all children needing timely, high-quality dental care.
Sept 7 Wednesday Sisters Middle School screening and sealants in Sisters
Sept 8 Thursday Sisters High School screening and sealants in Sisters
Sept 13 Tuesday Sisters Elementary School screening and sealants in Sisters
Oct 4 Tuesday Terrebonne Community School screening only in Terrebonne
Oct 6 Thursday Early Learning Center Hugh Hartman screening only in Redmond
Oct 11 Tuesday John Tuck Elem School screening only in Redmond
Oct 12 Wednesday MA Lynch Elem School screening only in Redmond
Oct 13 Thursday Vern Patrick Elem School screening only in Redmond
Oct 14 Tom McCall Elem School screening only in Redmond
Oct 17 Sage Elem School screening only in Redmond
Oct 18 Tumalo Community School screening only in Tumalo
Oct 19 Obsidian Middle School screening only in Redmond
Oct 20 Elton Gregory Middle School screening only in Redmond
Oct 24 Edwin Brown Learning Center screening only in Redmond
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS IN THE FALL:
Please let your hygienists know that we are in need of their volunteer services for our
programs this Fall. If they want to help us in these efforts even for just a day or two,
please have them contact Debbi Smith as soon as possible. These events are very lively,
fun and the efforts are rewarding. We certainly appreciate our current volunteers who
regularly join us and generously help the children of Central Oregon. They are the best:
the children trust and love them, and our region is lucky to have such a great talent pool.
Please thank those members of your staff who volunteer for Kemple Clinic in so many
ways!
KINDERGARTEN DENTAL SCREENING REQUIREMENT: With the implementation of HB 2972, Oregon
children who are starting an education program for the first time and are 7 years old or younger will be
required to have a dental screening under this approved legislation. In May, Kemple Clinic completed a
Kindergarten Roundup event at the new Early Learning Center – Hartman School in Redmond where all
Redmond kindergartners will be attending this one centralized school. (Redmond Elementary schools now
start at 1s t grade). We will also be having additional screening opportunities for the rest of the summer.
At these events, we provide screenings for “Kinders” and other grades and also inform parents of this new
requirement. Parents/patients might be contacting your offices to obtain screenings this summer in
anticipation of this School Districts’ requirements. Our screenings qualify to meet this requirement and we
will be at the various schools in Central Oregon to ensure that all “kinders” are screened. Be sure to let
your patients know about this requirement and, if possible, get them into your offices soon or recommend
that they ensure that their children participate in school-based dental screenings to meet the screening
requirement before the first quarter of 2017. Updated information from the Oregon Department of
Education is attached to this newsletter for your information.
Interim update on HB 2972 (Dental Screening)
This FAQ is to be used as a guidance document to assist school districts in the implementation of HB
2972. The Oregon Department of Education is in the process of adopting rules as required by this bill. It is suggested that individuals also review HB 2972, related OARs, and consult with district legal counsel. Further information, including forms and certificates, can be found on ODE’s Website:
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=397 Bill Summary: Oral health is an important part of a student’s overall health. There are documented
connections between overall health and a student’s academic performance and attendance. HB 2972 requires school districts to collect dental screening information for students 7 years of age or
younger and who are beginning an educational program (includes prekindergarten) for the first time. Schools may perform dental screenings but are not required to. Schools must provide
preventative dental care information to new students. Lastly, school districts shall report the percentage of students who fail to submit a screening certificate to the Oregon Department of Education by October 1 of each year. No later than December 1 each year, the Oregon Department
of Education shall submit a summary to the Interim Legislative Committees on Education and to the Dental Director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority.
Frequently Asked Questions 1. Are School Districts required to perform dental screenings?
No
2. What does HB 2972 require districts to do?
Collect certification from students who are 7 years of age or younger and who are beginning
an education program (new student) for the first time.
Provide dental resources and information.
Report, to the Oregon Department of Education by October 1st (for previous year) the
percentage of new students who fail to submit dental screening certificate. HB 2972 reads: Each education provider shall:
(a) File in the student’s dental health record any certifications and results of a dental screening known by the education provider.
(b) Provide the parent or guardian of each [new] student with information about: (A) The dental screenings; (B) Further examinations or necessary treatments; and
(C) Preventive care, including fluoride varnish, sealants and daily brushing and flossing.
3. Is there a negative consequence for the student if they do not hand in a dental screening?
No.
4. Can parents opt-out their child from the dental screening requirement?
Yes, a parent can opt their child out of the dental screening requirement in writing if:
(a) The student submitted certification to a prior education provider; (b) The dental screening is contrary to the religious beliefs of the student or the
parent or guardian of the student; or (c) The dental screening is a burden:
The dental screening is a burden for the student or the parent or guardian of the
student when: (A) The cost of obtaining the dental screening is too high; (B) The student does not have access to a screener or;
(C) The student was unable to obtain an appointment with a screener
5. If my district wants to perform dental screening, what are the requirements?
If a district decides to perform or arrange with a community partner to provide dental
screenings at school, HB 2972 requires that these screenings be performed by (A) A dentist licensed under ORS chapter 679; (B) A dental hygienist licensed under ORS 680.010 to 680.205;
(C) A health care practitioner who is acting in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education; or
(D) A person who: (i) Is the following:
(a) An employee of an education provider; and
(b) Trained in accordance with guidelines established by the dental director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority; and
(c) Is acting in accordance with rules adopted by the State Board of Education in collaboration with the dental director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority.
Note: This information is provided on ODE’s website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=397
6. How do School districts report data to ODE and what is the data used for?
Districts collect screening data on new students who are 7 years of age or younger and who are beginning an education program for the first time. Data to be collected should
include: (a) Number of new students who submitted a dental screening certificate.
(b) Number of new students who failed to submit certificate.
No later than Oct 1, districts shall report to the Oregon Department of Education the
percentage of new students who failed to submit a dental screening certificate the previous year. First report is due Oct 1, 2017 for the 2016-17 school year.
The reasons why students were opted out.
No later than December 1 of each year, the Oregon Department of Education shall summarize school district reports of this subsection and submit the summary to the interim
legislative committees on education and to the dental director appointed by the Oregon Health Authority.
7. SB 2972 requires school districts to “Provide the parent or guardian of each student with information”. Will the State provide standard information or resources for parents?
HB 2972 requires the state dental director to develop standardized information for districts to distribute in regards to dental screenings, follow-up exams or treatments, and
preventive care including fluoride varnish, sealants, and daily brushing and flossing.
Note: This information is provided on ODE’s website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=397
If you have additional questions please contact:
Oregon Department of Education: Ely Sanders, MPA
Sexual Health & Health Specialist Oregon Department of Education Office of Learning | Student Services Unit
Office: 503-947-5904 [email protected]
Oregon Health Authority:
Laurie L. Johnson, DHSc, MA, RDH School Oral Health Programs Coordinator Public Health Division
Office: 971-673-0339 [email protected]
Hygienist Availability List The Central Oregon Dental Hygienists Association has been working on maintaining a list of available
Central Oregon Dental Hygienists. This list can be requested from Jennifer Miglioretto, RDH-EPP,
President of CODHA. You can contact Jennifer at [email protected]. The list will contain currently
available Dental Hygienists names, contact info, availability and credentials; and whether they’re looking
to add more days, pick up a temporary position or looking for full-time employment.
Forwarding Regulatory and Advocacy Messages from the ODA 2016 HIPPA Audits - Don't Be Caught Unaware. As of July 11, 2016 the Federal Government has
started a Phase - 2 audit of health care providers. Learn more about the HIPPA audit and other
rules and regulations that are required of running a dental practice in Oregon.
Section 1557, Affordable Care Act - Are You in Compliance? On July 18th an updated mandate
began that effects practices that receive certain federal funds, including Medicare and CHIP. The
ADA has prepared multiple documents and resources to help covered practices prepare to comply
with this new rule. Learn more and review frequently asked questions.
Moda, Inc. Board of Directors - Call For Applicants.
Positions open include one (1) dental director and one (1) non-dental director.Terms are 4 years in
length. Incumbents for the positions are Jay C. Lamb, DMD and Jill R. Eberwein. If interested,the
deadline to submit materials is August 1, 2016. Submit materials and/or questions to
Volunteer Dental Opportunities in Central Oregon
Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic – Contact Debbi Smith ([email protected]) or
Vickie Matthews ([email protected]) or both by phone at 541-617-1653. General inquiries
are directed to [email protected] or by phone at 541 617-1653. Provides preventative dental
treatments at the Kemple Clinic (Hygienists & Dental Assistants) and referrals to your dental office
for acute treatments for at risk children ages 3-18 and young adults ages 19-25 (at-risk:
uninsured, underinsured, underserved children and young
adults). Website: www.kempleclinic.com
Donated Dental Service (DDS). Provide comprehensive treatment to the underserved. Work from
your office, no lab fees and great patients. Contact Jessica Forsythe at 503-594-0837 or
[email protected] or Mark Keener DMD at 541-548-4064.
Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Van – Contact Debbie Stumbaugh @ (541) 977-
4367 or [email protected]. Provide dental treatment for low-income adults and
children in the Dental Van.
Healthy Beginnings – Contact Shelley Irwin @ (541) 383-6357 or
[email protected]. Provide dental screenings for children and families in need.
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic – Volunteer Dental Hygienists offer cleanings. Those interested
can contact Kristi Jacobs 541-585-9008 or [email protected].
Smile Central Oregon – Patients perform community service, in exchange for discounted dental
treatment. Contact Dr. Julie Panchura @ (541) 771-1765 or www.smilecentraloregon.com or
www.kahoot.org.
Central Oregon Community College Friday Clinic -- Perform dentistry at COCC Dental Assisting
Clinic with Dental Assisting students who are gaining clinical & chairside experience assisting you
and the patient. Contact Kristi Hammerquist [email protected] for more information on
dates of clinics and to volunteer.
Central Oregon Community College Dental Assisting Program – Contact Deb Davies @ (541)
330-4368 or [email protected]. Allow current Dental Assisting Students at COCC to observe and
assist in your office, in order to earn their clinical hours and requirements for graduation.
Becoming a Member of the Central Oregon Dental Society If you are not currently a member of the Central Oregon Dental Society … or if your membership has
expired and you wish to join organized dentistry once again … please:
1) Go to the following website http://www.oregondental.org/member-center/join-renew and download/print
the Application Form.
2) After filling out the Application Form, please mail your completed application form to:
Dr. Bill Guy
65174 High Ridge Drive
Bend, OR. 97701
Deadline for Articles for the Newsletter The deadline to contribute articles or request the posting of information in the Newsletter is the last day of
each month. The Newsletter is typically sent out in the first few days of each month. Article submissions
relevant to the Dental Community are welcomed. We also welcome any personal & fun information about
local dentists such as births, marriages, special events and such.
Your Contact Information Please ‘reply’ to this email and let me know if you have a new email address or want the Central Oregon
Dental Newsletters going to a different email address than the one it is being sent to. All Dental
Newsletters are sent via email … so if you want to be in the loop, please make sure your email address is
current.
( WARNING: The chauvinistic, bipolar, arrogant, and politically incorrect opinions of Dr. Rupert do not reflect any organization or
individuals’ views or opinions … except for Dr. Rupert; and are printed for light reading/entertainment purposes only.)
August 2016
Common Sense, Practical, Practice Management Advice for Dental Professionals
The All-Knowing, All-Seeing, GURU of Everything Dental & Mental
Dear Dr. Rupert
(Please submit your questions, comments or disgruntled remarks to [email protected])
Dear Dr. Rupert, What am I supposed to do when a patient moves their arm or hand, and it lands smack in my upper lap or groin area? Little kids will sometimes put their hands behind their heads as I’m working on them, and their elbows are really pointy! I need to know what you do in your office, when the patient invades your personal space like that! Signed, Need to Protect the Jewels - - - - - - Dear Need to Protect the Jewels, That’s a sensitive one all right! Nobody likes an elbow in the groin while they’re cutting a crown prep or elevating a tooth! I think that’s why Oral Surgeons stand up all the time! The first couple of times that I was e lbowed or invaded down there, I nearly dropped my handpiece down the patient’s throat. I soon realized that my ethical obligation was to do no harm to the patient, and that’s when I was forced to add another often forgotten piece of armamentarium to my list of Personal Protection Equipment. Everybody knows about Gloves, Mask & Glasses … but I also wear a Protective Cup when I’m doing dentistry. I advise all dentists to wear a Protective Cup! We are absolutely defenseless sitting there with our hands in the patient’s mouth and our loupes narrowing our field of vision to a couple of teeth. We simply can’t see the hands and elbows flying around the room! I personally had to special order my Protective Cup from a company out of Brazil, since I couldn’t find a large enough one in the stores around here; but now that I’m comfortable and protected, I can focus on the patient and their tooth and not worry about catching an elbow or hand in my groin. Glad I could help, Dr. Rupert
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dr. Rupert, A lot of our patients are complaining that we don’t have soon enough openings in our schedule, and that they are having to wait a month or two for an opening to have their restorative treatment completed. I’m working as hard and often as I possibly can, and do not want to open the office on the weekend or extend our office hours anymore!
What do I tell the patients that threaten to leave our practice, if we can’t get them in any sooner? Signed, Want Patience from Patients - - - - - - Dear Want Patience from Patients, I have zero tolerance for patients who think that they’re schedule is more important than mine! I encourage patients who gripe about our appointment wait time to call a reputable Internist, Urologist, Neurologist, Oncologist, Plumber, Electrician, Builder, Massage Therapist, Attorney, … you name it … they’re all busy! Good luck getti ng in with anybody reputable on your schedule and terms! Besides, 90% of the patients who complain the most about the length of time it takes to get into the schedule, happen to be the same individuals who have neglected their teeth and dental care the longest and are now HAVING to get in quickly to get things fixed that they ignored or not worried for a very long time. Stick to you guns and schedule. Do not let patients guilt you into coming in early, staying late or working through your lunch to accommodate their schedule … especially when they have let years go by in between exams and regular care. Glad I could help, Dr. Rupert
Dental Society Classified Ads You are welcome to email me anything dental that you might want to sell/trade or buy.
No charge to Dental Society members for listings. [Limited to 2-4 l ines.] $15/issue charge to non-Dental Society Dentists wishing to post items. [Limited to 2-4 l ines.]
$60/issue charge to Labs/Suppliers/Businesses wishing to post services or listings. [Bigger sized ads are priced differently/higher.]
LOCUM TENUM FOR YOUR PRACTICE: Temporary coverage in your office with your staff at any level
you desire. Dr. Bill Guy 541-788-4844.
Please contact Dr. Mehdi Salari ([email protected]) if you would like to post an announcement, classified or advertisement in future issues of the Central Oregon
Dental Newsletter. The Central Oregon Dental Newsletter is sent to all practicing and retired Dentists & Specialists in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras, Sisters, La Pine,
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