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Medicine Talk
Siletz
Community
Health
Clinic
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Celebrate the power of girls united
in action.
Educate about violence and inform
girls about resources to help them
stay safe.
Provide a platform for girls to learn
and take action in their own lives.
Promote girls awareness of what
healthy relationships with peers
looks like and teach conflict
resolution skills for diffusing
relational aggression.
Develop basic advocacy skills, such
as letter writing and organizing.
Jennifer Easter, Keshina Butler, Maria
Garza, Natasha Williams, Leslie
Schuler, Chuvonne Metcalf, Brittany
Stokes, Julia Austin, and Shila Justice
Tooth Talk
by Linda Kreutzer, RDH
Why Put Off Visiting the Dentist Anymore?
Got an off-and-on again sore tooth?
A broken tooth? How long has it been
since you went to the dentist?
A lot of people have a terrible fear
of going to the dentist. Eveyone has his
or her own reasons for putting off an
appointment. When you finally do make
that call, here are some do’s and don’ts
for a more comfortable dental visit.
1.
Don’t be shy or self-conscious.
Dentists see lots of mouths, all day
long. You may have lots of fillings
and your teeth may be far from
perfect, but don’t worry. A perfect
mouth is extremely rare.
2. Don’t worry about being judged.
Dentists don’t think any less of you
as a person if you have cavities or
lots of fillings. A dentist is happy
that you care enough about your
teeth to come in and let us take care
of them.
3. Do come to your appointment with
a clean mouth. This is the part where
a dentist might be judgmental. It’s
Chemawa Dental Offers Exam
Waiting List
from the Chemawa Dental Staff
On May 26,2004, starting at 8 a.m.,
the Chemawa Dental Clinic will accept
phone calls from patients who would
like to put their name on the exam
waiting list. This will be a one-day-
only event for the first 200 patients on
a first-come, first-served basis.
The location of your name on this
list will determine how soon you’ll
receive an exam appointment. To be
eligible for the exam list, you must be
a registered patient at this clinic. If
you’re not, you’ll need to see patient
registration before you can get on this
list to receive services.
The Chemawa Dental Clinic serves
thousands of Native Americans
throughout Western Oregon. We know
a great variety of dental needs exist in
the community. If you need treatment
that isn’t available at Chemawa, we can
help you find an office that will accom
modate you (at your own expense).
The Chemawa Dental clinic can be
reached at 1-800-452-7823, ext.7631,
or 503-304-7631.
courtesy and good manners to take
the time to brush your teeth (or
dentures) thoroughly before your
appointment. A dentist will assume
that you don’t care about your teeth
if you come in with plaque and food
all over them.
4. Do have a positive outlook! The
dentist will easily forgive past
dental neglect if the patient has a
good attitude and asks how to get
and keep his/her mouth healthy
starting from today. The dentist
doesn’t intend to make the patient
feel guilty about past neglect. What
matters is that you're in the office
now with a positive outlook and a
goal of obtaining a healthy mouth.
Know too, that most of the effort
must come from you. It’s important
to show up for dental appointments
or call if you can’t make it. It’s also
important to establish good daily
brushing and flossing habits.
Sometimes overcoming dental
fears takes courage. We who work in
the dental office know and understand
those fears. Just give us the opportunity
to help you.
Moms and Babies Breastfeeding Circle
2nd Tuesday of each month
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Housing Department
Conference Room
You’re invited to come eat,
visit, and learn about
the many benefits of
breastfeeding.
Nurture your baby
Nurture yourself
Sponsored by Siletz Tribal Diabetes Grant
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