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Dental Convention – 2016 Rocky Mountain Mid-Winter Dental Convention

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2016 Mid-Winter Dental Convention

Attending the Rocky Mountain Dental Convention is something my staff and I try to do each year.  This year’s convention, affectionately known as the 2016 Mid-Winter Dental Convention, took place last Thursday and Friday in Denver.  We were fortunate that the entire staff was able to attend.  The convention draws dental professionals from all over the state as well as from neighboring states.  It provides opportunities to attend lectures, view exhibits of the latest products and equipment, and to network with other providers.  We have recently added a diode laser to our array of treatment options.  One of the best sessions my hygienists and I  attended was an informative lecture on the use of lasers for periodontal treatment.   It was a fun and productive two days for everyone.

Welcome, Judy!

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Staff photo of hygienist Judy

We are thrilled to welcome new staff person,  Judy, to the practice.  Judy has over 20 years of experience as a dental hygienist and will be working with us on a part-time basis.  Her full biography is  here. 

2015 COMOM Clinic, Canyon City

Dr. Albers works on a patient at the 2015 COMOM Dental ClinicOnce a year, Colorado Mission of Mercy (COMOM), “provides quality dental services, at no cost, to individuals of all ages who cannot afford and access dental care; eliminating dental pain, promoting oral health, creating smiles, and providing oral health education.”  See http://comom.org/.  This year, Susan, Jane and I traveled to Canon City on August 14 to see patients, and Jane and I returned on the 15th.  Many patients received care who otherwise could not afford it.  A worthwhile weekend for those of us who went.

Sensitive Teeth

Have you ever taken a bite of ice cream and had a sudden jolt of pain?  Most likely it’s just a short-lived reaction to a very cold substance in your mouth.  As noted in this article on sensitive teeth, however, sometimes a sensitive tooth suggests a more serious dental problem such as a cracked tooth or decay.  If you have problems in a specific tooth or area of the mouth that persist over time, this is something to have our office take a look at.  If you have a problem that goes away fairly quickly, it is still something to bring up with Dr. Albers and his hygiene team the next time you come in for a routine visit.

Chicago Conferences

2015.ChicagoContinuing dental education is important to me, which is why I participate in several study groups and try to attend dental conferences each year. The last weekend in February I traveled to Chicago to attend to two such conferences, one for the Academy of Operative Dentistry and one for The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Each conference, attended by several hundred dental professionals, lasted two days and featured speakers on subjects ranging from implants to new materials to patient care. Both meetings concluded with table clinics, which allow for small group interaction and a more intimate learning experience. It proved to be four very informative and interesting days.

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