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Medicine Talk
Siletz
Community
Health
Clinic
The Benefits of Breast-feeding
Extensive research on the biology of
human milk and on the health outcomes
associated with breast-feeding has
established that breast-feeding is more
beneficial than formula-feeding.
Breast-fed infants experience fewer
infectious and non-infectious diseases
as well as less severe cases of diarrhea,
respiratory infections, and ear infections.
Mothers who breast-feed experience
less postpartum bleeding, earlier return
to pre-pregnancy weight, and a reduced
risk of ovarian cancer and pre­
menopausal breast cancer.
The American Academy of
Pediatrics states that, “The breast-fed
infant is the reference model against
which all alternative feeding methods
must be measured with regard to
growth, health, development, and all
other short- and long-term outcomes.’’
Thus, human milk is uniquely suited for
human infants.
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News about the benefits of breast-feeding.
Moms and Babies Breastfeeding Circle
Alison Noble and Amy Lunstedt apply sealants to a child’s teeth.
2nd Tuesday of each month
6 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Housing Department
Conference Room
Tooth Talk
by Linda Kreutzer, RDH
Siletz Clinic Prevents 220 Cavities
You’re invited to come eat,
visit, and learn about
the many benefits of
breastfeeding.
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The Dental Department at Siletz
recently completed another successful
Sealant Project. This two-day event was
open to all first- through sixth-grade
students at Siletz Valley School.
This special free dental service was
available to all students, providing a
Sun Exposure - Rub It On
Q: Does it matter what kind of
sunscreen I use?
A: Sunscreens come in a variety of
forms, such as lotions, gels, and sprays,
so there are plenty of different options.
There also are sunscreens made for
specific purposes, such as the scalp,
sensitive skin, and for use on babies.
Regardless of the type of sunscreen you
choose, be sure that you use one that
blocks both UVA and UVB rays and
that it offers at least SPF 15.
Q: What does a sunscreen’s SPF
rating mean?
A: Sunscreens are assigned a Sun
Protection Factor (SPF) number accord­
ing to their effectiveness in offering
protection from UV rays. Higher
numbers indicate more protection. As
a rule of thumb, you should always use
a sunscreen with at least SPF 15.
Q: Do sunscreens need to be
reapplied during the course of a day?
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A: Recently developed sunscreens
are more resistant to loss through
sweating and getting wet than previous
sunscreens. However, you should still
apply generously 30 minutes before
going outside and reapply frequently,
especially during peak sun hours or
after swimming or sweating.
Q: How do sunscreens work?
A: Most sun protection products
work by absorbing, reflecting, or
scattering the sun’s rays. Such products
contain chemicals that interact with the
skin to protect it from UV rays. Sun­
screens help prevent problems related
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to sun exposure, such as aging skin and
pre-cancerous growths.
Keep in mind that sunscreen is not
meant to allow you to spend more time
in the sun than you would otherwise.
That’s why it’s important to complement
sunscreen use with other sun protection
options: cover up, wear a hat and sun­
glasses, and seek shade.
Q: Some cosmetic products claim
to protect you from UV rays. Can they?
A: There are cosmetics and lip
protectors that contain some of the
same protective chemicals used by
sunscreens on the market. Not all of
these products, however, meet the
standard of having at least SPF 15, and
therefore do not offer sufficient
protection by themselves.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/
healthyyouth/skincancer/guidelines/
questions.htm
signed permission form from home was
returned to the school.
A dental sealant is a white protec­
tive covering that is painted onto the
surface of molar teeth. The teeth
selected for sealants cannot be decayed
or have fillings. Sealants prevent decay,
filling in the space where a cavity
begins before it can begin.
Students were shuttled to the clinic
to have their teeth screened by either
Dr. Randall Teich or Dr. Mark Moeller,
clinic dentists. All dental staff was
involved in this project.
Fifth-eight students received free
dental screenings and
220 sealants were
given to those students,
preventing decay,
pain and possible
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tooth loss in the future.
The average cost of one
sealant provided in a dental office is
$38. The value of the sealants placed
during this project totaled $8,360.
Special thanks to the Siletz Clinic
for hosting this event and teachers and
staff at Siletz Valley School. Thank you
to Van Peters for your support and to
Judy Muschamp for your support as
well. Those 220 young teeth are happy
to be decay-free!