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CENTRAL OREGON
DENTAL
NEWSLETTER September 1, 2015
c/o Mehdi Salari, DMD [email protected]
Please reply to this email if wishing to post Announcements, Classified or General Monthly Advertisements in the CENTRAL OREGON 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 O’Brien Dental Lab o Assured Dental Lab
UPCOMING CENTRAL OREGON MEETINGS & EVENTS
(Please feel free to let me know of any dental related events or courses that you would like posted on this calendar.)
Mark your calendars and plan to attend …
September 10, 2015 Central Oregon Dental Hygienists Assoc. CE Meeting
Infection Control Speaker from Physician Resource 6:00 – 6:30 Registration 6:30 – 8:30 Course
Location: St. Charles Medical Center in Bend
Please contact Linda Robinson, RDH ([email protected]) for more information or
sign-up information.
September 12, 2015 2nd Annual Central Oregon Charity Poker Tournament
September 24, 2015 (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. Hester as date approaches
October 2, 2015
Continuing Education Seminar Hosted by Patterson Dental, Premier Dental & Dentsply Location: Sunriver Resort (17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707)
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. 1 hour of Free CE by Premier Dental on Fluoride Treatments
(Enamelon)
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 2 hours of Free CE by Dentsply Dental on Evidence Based
Decision Making Process for Periodontal Risk Assessment Protocols, Salivary
Diagnostics & Progressive Treatment Planning (1 hour of the course with be hands-
on)
To register for the free morning CE please e-mail Mindy Montoya (Patterson Dental
Administration) at [email protected]
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11:30 am – 5:30 pm 6 hours of AGD CE on Successful Medical Billing hosted
by Patterson Dental & Dr. Chris Farrugia
This is a training session relaying the necessary tools to immediately implement
medical billing in private dental practices.
The cost for the course including Dr. Farrugia’s book is $550 and registration without
the book is $450.
To register for Dr. Farrugia’s course please visit www.successfulmedicalbilling.com
and select the October 2nd, Bend, Oregon course for registration.
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If anyone wishes to sign-up for lunch, mid-day appetizers and the after-course social
hour there is a $59 fee per person. Mindy Montoya
([email protected]) will also be taking those reservations. There
are is also a set of rooms blocked at Sunriver, under Patterson Dental's name, for
Friday and Saturday if people wished to stay over at a discounted rate.
October 15, 2015 Straumann, iTero & Ziemek Laboratories Present:
Digital Technology & Restorative Material Update Jamie Stover, CDT 5:30 p.m. - Registration
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Course with Dinner Included 2 CE Lecture Hours
Location: Deschutes Brewery Tap Room (1044 NW Bond) in Bend
Cost: Free
Register: Call/Email Cindy at Ziemek Laboratories: 866-943-6357 Ext. 301 or
November 13, 2015
OHSU/OAGD CE Meeting Cone Beam Commuted Tomography (CBCT) Basics & Interpretation Shawnneen Gonzales, DDS, MS 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 7 CE Lecture Hours
Location: Mount Bachelor Village Resort in Bend
Tuition: $495 Dentists & $245 Staff
Please see the course objective and register online for the course at
http://www.oragd.org/ohsuoagd-partnership/cone-beam-commuted-tomography-cbct-
basics-and-interpretation or call 503-494-8857.
November 23 - 24, 2015
Mission of Mercy Event Portland (Oregon Convention Center)
December 5, 2015 (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. Hester as date approaches
Central Oregon Dental Society News
President’s Message (Dr. Brad Hester) Colleagues,
The work on our new website (http://centraloregondentalsociety.org) is progressing well
and I anticipate it will go live here in the next few weeks. We have worked to incorporate
all the pertinent information that you might want concerning our society. You will find
information on the current C.E. available through our society, the current and archived
newsletters, a classified advertising section, and links to the state and national websites. I
think you will find it a great resource.
Our September meeting is fast approaching and we will be electing the new Executive Team
for their two-year terms. Positions that will need to be voted on are President, Vice-
President and Secretary-Treasurer. We will also want someone (or two) to head up the C.E.
committee. Please consider contributing your time and talent to our society.
The House of Delegates meeting for the Oregon Dental Association will be held here in Bend
in early September. Dan Bitner, Mike Shirtcliff, Tony Ramos and I will be attending as
delegates for Central Oregon. Steve Timm our state president and Gregg Jones president
elect will also be attending. Thanks to these members for their time representing our
society.
Kemple Clinic News for August 31, 2015 Suzanne Browning
Special thanks to all volunteer dentists that donated services to Kemple Clinic. The following is a copy of the thank you advertisement that appeared in the Bend Bulletin in August (for JULY In-Kind services) KEMPLE MEMORIAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL CLINIC In our effort to provide dental care to children in Deschutes County who can’t afford it, the Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic wishes to thank the following dentists for their volunteered services in July 2015.
VOLUNTEER DENTISTS TREATING KEMPLE KIDS IN THEIR OWN OFFICES: JULY 2015
Dr. David Bitner Dr. Brian Rosenzweig
Dr. Scot Burgess Dr. Tom Rheuben
Dr. Elise Burrus Dr. Andrew Timm
Dr. Karen Coe Dr. Jeff Timm
Dr. Taylor Fowles Dr. Ryan Timm
Dr. Kelly Fowles Dr. Peter Yonan
Dr. Benjamin Grieb Volunteer Dental Professionals
Dr. Jay Gronemyer Barb Johnson, RDH
Dr. Mark Jensen Virginia Olea, EPDH
Dr. Maureen Porter Cristal Valerio, DA
Dr. Catherine Quas Maria Sanchez, DA
At the Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of children in Deschutes County by facilitating critical preventative, educational and dental treatment services for children and young adults whose families cannot access basic dental care. We advocate for all children needing timely, high-quality dental care.
TEXAS HOLD ‘EM CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT – JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY! September 12, 2015 - Riverhouse Convention Center-BEND.
This charity event takes place on Sat., Sept. 12th after the Oregon Dental Association’s House of Delegates meeting at the Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center in Bend. It starts at 4:00 pm with the training table and dinner and the Texas Hold’em starts at 5:00 pm. The event is for both dental and non-dental players, men and women, experienced and new players. We have space for 70+ players. Some great prizes have been donated: local golf courses, restaurants, hotels, and many others will be won by the last 8 players standing (with a few door prizes to sweeten the pot!) REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE BUT LIMITED. CLICK OR COPY/PASTE this REGISTRATION link: http://www.smileonoregon.org/index.asp?N=dental-nonprofit-Wilsonville-OR-Texas-Hold%27Em-Registration&C=401&P=9502 IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL – DENTAL SCREENING AND SEALANT APPLICATIONS ON SCHOOL PREMISES BEGINS: Next month, Kemple begins its third year providing our no cost Screen and Seal Program in various convenient venues: schools, community service facilities, health centers, etc. Please inform your patients of these opportunities and encourage them to complete the parental consent forms provided by the schools. Our parental consent rate for sealant application is a disappointing 30% and, with your help and encouragement, this can be significantly improved. Be sure to tell parents to check with their schools to see if and when screenings are being scheduled. Please notify your patients on your digital media if appropriate. Thank you in advance for your support. Currently scheduled: Sisters High School: September 10th, Sisters Middle School: September 10th, Bend LaPine – Highland @ Kenwood, September 25th, Redmond Elementary Schools: October 7th through 19th. CENTRAL OREGON REGIONAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLANNING PROCESS: During the last quarter of 2015, the Regional Health Assessment will be in final review leading to preparation of the CO Regional Health Improvement Plan. Click this link to see the prior Regional Health Plan which is being updated based on health assessment data inputs:http://www.oregon.gov/oha/OHPB/CCOCHIP/Pacific%20Source%20Community%20Solutions%20Coordinated%20Care%20Organization%20Central%20Oregon%20Region%20-%20CHIP.pdf As available for publication, updted assessment information will be provided in future issues of the newsletters. If you wish to participate in or contribute to the Regional Health Improvement processes, please contact Suzanne Browning, member of the Community Advisory Council. The assessment and plan could use much more data on the oral health needs of our Central Oregon Population and welcome our dental professionals’ input. OREGON ORAL HEALTH COALITION – FALL CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 2, 2015: Enclosed is the flyer
and registration link for the upcoming 10th Annual Oregon Oral Health Conference. Everyone is invited and you can register directly for this timely event. FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 2, 2015. PLEASE SHARE THIS FLYER WITH ALL COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT HEALTH IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE SENIOR POPULATION IN OUR REGION.
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
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
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
www.oregondental.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3313 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.
UPCOMING NEIGHBORING DENTAL SOCIETIES EVENTS
( 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.)
September 2015
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, How do you manage the patient who is obsessed with the smallest little imperfections in their teeth and restorations, and is never happy with the esthetics of their teeth or your work? Signed, Patient Who Stares at their Teeth for Too Long - - - - - - Dear Patient Who Stares at their Teeth for Too Long, There’s a population of patients who despite being drop-dead gorgeous & perfect, are convinced that they see a little longer incisal edge, tad overly-rotated tooth, too dark a filling, an overly rounded line angle, minor under-contoured tooth, or a myriad of other miniscule imperfections in their teeth or restorations that are practically impossible to discern even with loupes! To properly manage these patients, the Dentist must have a firm understanding of the inner workings of these individuals. These patients don’t just obsess over the tiniest imperfections of their teeth, but also all other facets of their appearance. Many simply have too much idle time on their hand, and have nothing better to do with their time, than stare into a mirror for long periods of time! Your job as a Dentist when confronted with such a patient is to recognize that you need to give this patient something else to keep them occupied (beside their teeth), otherwise … they will nitpick your restoration apart, and leave you 45 minutes behind schedule with the rest of your patients. I have had great success managing these patients, by pointing out other miniscule imperfections just before handing them the hand mirror to look at their new restoration. This approach immediately shifts their short attention span to a different area and away from their teeth. Some examples of comments I will make are:
I love what you’ve done with your hair, but you should have them even out the sides just a tad.
I love your outfit, but have you noticed the light color fade on the back of the shoulders?
I love your glasses, but they’re sitting a little crooked on your nose. You should have them straightened out.
The point is that these patients will not spend an hour looking at their teeth, but will instead focus on the obvious imperfection which you so kindly pointed out on their hair, outfit or glasses. You can stay on schedule if you manage the patient properly. Glad I could help, Dr. Rupert
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Dear Dr. Rupert, I have a few patients who despite being regularly rinsed and suctioned, insist on bringing a small pool of spit to the front of their lips and holding it there until my Assistant comes back to suction the spit off the tip of their lips! How do I get the patient to quit grossing us all out and simply swallow the tenth of a teaspoon of their own saliva? Signed, Don’t Appreciate the Extra Spit after the Suction - - - - - - Dear Don’t Appreciate the Extra Spit after the Suction, I don’t like those Extra-Spitters either! They swallow their own saliva all day long, except when you’re doing dental work on them and then it’s suddenly some toxic stuff that needs continuous and constant suctioning. I simply do not put up with those patients and refuse to accommodate their demand for having their spit suctioned off the tip of their lips. Once again my approach to managing these patients lies in the art of distraction. You cannot allow the patient to focus on the taste or feel of the foreign substances in their mouth. What I usually say is that … there is an increased risk of adverse soft tissue reactions to the restorative materials, secondary to over-desiccation or suctioning; and that we need their natural saliva and spit to serve as a buffer to the restorative materials that are being used. The faster you memorize and say that sentence, the more effective it will be against the Extra-Spitters. Once you start throwing around long sentences and big words … the patient will settle down and quit obsessing over the tiny bit of remaining saliva in their mouth and try to figure out what the heck you actually said. By the time they figure out what you were saying, you’re done with the restoration and will have released them to go and rinse out at the sink. 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 lines.] $15/issue charge to non-Dental Society Dentists wishing to post items. [Limited to 2-4 lines.]
$50/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.
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