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“Cha-may weeya ” Medicine Talk Siletz Community Diabetes Retreat Coming Up Tooth Talk by Linda Kreutzer, R.D.H. How Dental X-Rays Help You X-rays are a very necessary and Eruption Process. This is a dental term important part of the dental examina that means the process of losing tion. Your dentist determines how may radiographs (X-rays) are needed. Modem baby teeth as they’re replaced by dental X-ray equipment is designed for safety. Minimal amounts of radiation are emitted because of special filters and the use of ultra-fast film. permanent teeth. Your dentist needs to check your child’s teeth to see if they’re coming in correctly. Cancer Detection. X-rays show the dentist if any cysts or bone abnormalities are present that may (or may not) be cancerous. Why does the dentist need X-rays to check your teeth? Here’s why: What: Spring 2004 Diabetes Retreat. Learn how to take control of your diabetes. Be prepared for two days of learning, moving, fellowship, and fun. Who: Siletz Tribal members with diabetes and a support person; others with diabetes who receive their primary health care at Siletz Community Health Clinic (and a support person); interested Siletz Clinic staff members. When: March 4-5, 2004 Wisdom Teeth. Where are you? X-rays discovered early, before it begins visible by the naked eye. Toothache. X-rays help the dentist understand why a tooth (or gum area) For more details and registration information, contact Darcy Trego, RD, CDE Diabetes Program coordinator, Siletz Clinic, 1-800-648-0449, ext. 647, or 541-444-9647; fax 541-444-1278; e-mail SiletzDM@ctsi.nsn.us. < -n fed en ted Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregon Breastfeeding Program 2nd Tuesday of each month 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Housing Department Conference Room clear the position of the wisdom teeth in the jaw. The dentist begins to hurl. X-rays show decay not yet Where: Embarc;idero Resort. Newport. Ore. Why: The more you know about diabetes and practice good self-care, the less likely you are to develop the long term complications that are so often associated with diabetes. Moms and Babies Breastfeeding Circle show the dentist if the wisdom teeth are there or not. X-rays also make Tooth Decay. It’s best if decay is Health Clinic looking for them when people are between 15 and 20 years old. You’re invited to come eat, visit, and learn about the many benefits of breastfeeding. hurts. He/she can recognize an in fected (abscessed) tooth in an X-ray. X-rays were discovered in 1895 and Gum Disease. It’s amazing that gum disease doesn’t hurt. Most people don’t realize that they have perio revolutionized both medical and dental care forever because physicians and dentists could finally see into the body. dontal disease (pyorrhea). X-rays tell the dentist if you have it or not The benefits resulting from the intelligent use of X-rays far outweigh and how it can best be treated. any potential negative effects. Optometry Department Enjoys High Rate of Patient Satisfaction Sponsored by Siletz Tribal Diabetes Grant Oregon Health Forum Offers Scholarships The Oregon Health Forum will 2. An essay of no more than 500 award $500 scholarships to two high words telling us how your efforts Congratulations to Elizabeth Patient satisfaction of other school seniors from Oregon and/or contributed to improving awareness John, who won a $20 Wal-Mart gift clinic departments will be measured Southwest Washington whose efforts of health care in your community. card for participating in the Optom in the next few months. Please help have improved awareness about Also discuss your goals for a career etry Patient Satisfaction Survey us improve the quality of our services in January. by continuing to participate. Surveys physical, mental, or public health issues in health care and how your work in their communities. or volunteer experience influenced Thank you to all who responded will be available in the clinic as well to help improve the quality of as the Because We Care forms that Application deadline is March 9, services provided in the Optometry we also use to monitor patient satis 2004. Scholarships will be awarded in Department. The results indicate that faction. These forms are available June 2004. 80 percent of respondents found the at all times and can be submitted Optometry staff to be helpful and anonymously. There is no physical application to fill out and return. To apply, submit the courteous and 90 percent felt that all If you have any questions their concerns were addressed. Of regarding quality measurement and the patients who ordered glasses or monitoring, contact Erin Kirk, contact lenses, 85 percent received Administrative/Quality their order in a timely manner, with provement coordinator at the Siletz most receiving them in less than Community Health Clinic, at two weeks. 541 -444-1030 or 1 -800-648-0449. Im Siletz News . □ March 2004 3. A letter of recommendation from an individual who is familiar with your activities related to your career goals following to Oregon Health Forum, 325 NW 21s', Suite 104, Portland, OR 97209: 1. A cover sheet with your name, address, phone number, and e- mail address 18 ■ □ or contributed to that goal. For more details, 503-226-7870 or visit www.healthforum.org.
