“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.
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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
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or contributed to that goal.
For more details, 503-226-7870 or
visit www.healthforum.org.