Monday, July 5, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Implant Seminar
Last month we held our first in-office seminar for our patients and the public on the subject of dental implants.
No longer considered experimental, the success rate for dental implants is so high that they are now the treatment choice for replacing teeth. To insure the very highest rate of success for our patients, Stafford Smiles works with a team of professionals involving an implant manufacturer, dental surgeon, lab technician, and Dr. Stafford. Dr. Stafford acts as the quarterback for the team, developing the plan and taking responsibility for the final outcome.
Each part of this team shared information regarding their particular step in the implant process. The remainder of time was spent answering questions. Those who attended felt like the information was valuable and that they acquired a much better understanding and appreciation for the entire process.
Here is a summary of the event:
If you have questions, please let us know in the comments below or email doctor@staffordsmiles.net.
No longer considered experimental, the success rate for dental implants is so high that they are now the treatment choice for replacing teeth. To insure the very highest rate of success for our patients, Stafford Smiles works with a team of professionals involving an implant manufacturer, dental surgeon, lab technician, and Dr. Stafford. Dr. Stafford acts as the quarterback for the team, developing the plan and taking responsibility for the final outcome.
Each part of this team shared information regarding their particular step in the implant process. The remainder of time was spent answering questions. Those who attended felt like the information was valuable and that they acquired a much better understanding and appreciation for the entire process.
Here is a summary of the event:
Stafford Smiles - Dental Implant Seminar from Matrix Video on Vimeo.
If you have questions, please let us know in the comments below or email doctor@staffordsmiles.net.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Inspiring Power
I sing with the Oregon Adventist Men's Chorus and had the opportunity to travel to Romania to sing with them last spring. We joined with a men's chorus from that country and toured together singing sacred choral music in churches, cathedrals, and concert halls. It was truly an amazing experience. You can see some video clips from that trip at oamc.org/romania.asp.
This spring the chorus from Romania has come to the United States to sing with us here. We begin our NW concert tour on Wednesday night in Salem and end with a concert in Vancouver on Sunday, June 20. We will be accompanied by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. I am excited to renew friendships with men from Romania that I met last year and to have the opportunity once more to join them in sharing the gospel through music. If you are interested in attending the Vancouver concert, tickets are available through oamc.org.hh.
This spring the chorus from Romania has come to the United States to sing with us here. We begin our NW concert tour on Wednesday night in Salem and end with a concert in Vancouver on Sunday, June 20. We will be accompanied by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. I am excited to renew friendships with men from Romania that I met last year and to have the opportunity once more to join them in sharing the gospel through music. If you are interested in attending the Vancouver concert, tickets are available through oamc.org.hh.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Ironman . . .Almost
A couple of weekends ago I completed a triathlon at Blue Lake Park. This was an accomplishment for me and consisted of an 800 meter swim, a 20K bike ride and a 5K run. Don't confuse it with the Ironman in Kona. That is about 8 times these distances. For me it is all about having the motivation to train. Knowing I have a triathlon coming up motivates me to run when it is raining, to bike when it is cold, and to go to the pool when I am tired. My ultimate goal is improved health, particularly cardiac health, as I have a family history for cardiovascular disease. However, that goal is harder to get my arms around. Sure I can measure my triglycerides, blood lipids, and blood pressure, but that doesn't motivate me like knowing that on a certain morning in the near future I will be standing in the water with a bunch of others getting ready to swim, bike, and run as fast as I can.
Greg, the husband of our hygienist, Deon, completed the Olympic distance which is twice as long. I now have a new goal for August. I'd better go train--I only have two months to go.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
IMPLANTS: the Who, What, & Why
Dr. Stafford is putting on his speaker-extraordinaire-hat and hosting a seminar on dental implants. Here are some of the questions he will answer:
What are they?
What can they do?
What is the installation process?
Does it hurt?
How long does it last?
How much do they cost?
Am I a candidate?
An oral surgeon, an implant manufacturer's representative will also be there to answer all of your questions.
Come join us Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. for delicious dessert and receive a $500 voucher towards implant services.
Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P.
What are they?
What can they do?
What is the installation process?
Does it hurt?
How long does it last?
How much do they cost?
Am I a candidate?
An oral surgeon, an implant manufacturer's representative will also be there to answer all of your questions.
Come join us Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. for delicious dessert and receive a $500 voucher towards implant services.
Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P.
Relay-Cancer Does Not Stop for Nighttime
8 days until Relay! Some may think we are nuts to walk through the night. But the following explains why we do it:
"Relay for Life is overnight because cancer never sleeps. The light and darkness of the day and night parallel the physical effects, emotion, and mental states of a cancer patient while undergoing treatment.
The Relay begins when the sun is in the sky. This symbolizes the tie that the person has been diagnosed as having cancer. The day gets darker and this represents the cancer patient's state of mind as they feel that their life is coming to an end.
As the evening goes on it gets colder and darker, just as the emotions of the cancer patient does. The 1:00/2:00 a.m. hour represents the time when the cancer patient starts treatment. They become exhausted, some sick, not wanting to go on, possibly wanting to give up. As a participant, you have been walking and feel much the same way. You are tired, want to sleep, maybe even want to go home, but you cannot stop or give up.
The 4:00/5:00 a.m. hours represent the coming of the end of treatment for the cancer patient. Once again, they are tired, but they know they will make it.
The sun rising represents the end of treatment for the cancer patient. They see the light at the end of the tunnel and know that life will go on. The morning light brings on a new day full of life and excitement for new beginnings for the cancer patient. As a participant, you will feel the brightness of the morning and know that the end of Relay is close at hand.
When you leave Relay, think of the cancer patient leaving their last treatment. Just as you are exhausted and weak, so is that person after treatment.
Remember: There is no finish line until we find a cure.
"Relay for Life is overnight because cancer never sleeps. The light and darkness of the day and night parallel the physical effects, emotion, and mental states of a cancer patient while undergoing treatment.
The Relay begins when the sun is in the sky. This symbolizes the tie that the person has been diagnosed as having cancer. The day gets darker and this represents the cancer patient's state of mind as they feel that their life is coming to an end.
As the evening goes on it gets colder and darker, just as the emotions of the cancer patient does. The 1:00/2:00 a.m. hour represents the time when the cancer patient starts treatment. They become exhausted, some sick, not wanting to go on, possibly wanting to give up. As a participant, you have been walking and feel much the same way. You are tired, want to sleep, maybe even want to go home, but you cannot stop or give up.
The 4:00/5:00 a.m. hours represent the coming of the end of treatment for the cancer patient. Once again, they are tired, but they know they will make it.
The sun rising represents the end of treatment for the cancer patient. They see the light at the end of the tunnel and know that life will go on. The morning light brings on a new day full of life and excitement for new beginnings for the cancer patient. As a participant, you will feel the brightness of the morning and know that the end of Relay is close at hand.
When you leave Relay, think of the cancer patient leaving their last treatment. Just as you are exhausted and weak, so is that person after treatment.
Remember: There is no finish line until we find a cure.
Relay for Life
Stafford Smiles is thrilled to be sponsoring and participating in Oregon City’s 2010 Relay for Life June 26-27 at Clackamas Community College. This fabulous event raises awareness for ALL types of cancers while raising money to support those fighting the disease now and celebrating with those who are survivors.The event is held for 24 hours to symbolize that cancer does not rest. Over 50 teams have committed to have a representative on the track (walking, running, riding in a wagon) during that period of time. The time is filled with many events (kids’ carnival and parade, watermelon eating contest, live bands, silent auction just to name a few.)
The event is kicked off with survivors, donned in purple t-shirts, walking the first lap. Then all are invited to walk. The highlight of the evening is luminaries lighting. Bags with messages and images of loved ones, are lit with candles and provide the track’s light at night and into the dawn.
Our office has set a goal to raise $2000 as a team. We hope to do that through fundraising and donations. We’d love to have your support.
Please consider joining our team or participating as a survivor. Follow this link:
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?sid=33294&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=21952 , come to the office or call for help over the phone.
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