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Denturism: New field offers new opportunities by Lam ta D u kt Grassrool News, N .W .— Hk* Vernwald owns and operates West Coast Denture Center in M ilwaukie. Oregon. Ms. Vernwald is a demur ist. “ A denturist is someone who deals with the public denture needs. They make and repair dentures.” Denturists are a practical idea made legal by 1980 law. Prior to this law only a licensed dentist could cre ate and repair dentures. For the Dental Technology School for two years and graduated in 1973.” A lot o f her experience was acquired by working at various commercial labs. The desire to work on her own and an independent spirit lead her into opening her own lab. ” i didn't want to spend all that time in school like a dentist. I wanted a job as soon as I got out o f school. Also I enjoy working with my hands.” She stales that people will go to a denturist because it is a lot more “I didn’t want to spend all that time in school like a dentist. I wanted a jo b as soon as I got out o f school. ” elderly the cost was staggering. Vernwald says, “ Denturists have been legal since July, 1980 And I started six months after the law was passed Vernwald learned her trade at a Comm unity College. “ I went to dentists that I work with are broad minded and they consider a dentur ist an advantage to their business.” ” Being a Native American business woman hasn’t affected Vern- wald's business. ” 1 thought it might but it hasn't.” Her advice to the aspiring busi ness man or woman is, “ Learn as much as you can about running a business When I started 1 knew what to do in the dental lab but not out in the office. I'm still in the pro cess o f learning. “ I hope to enlarge Westcoast Denture Center to a point where I'm not the only employee. Now , I have to do (he cleaning, typing, office work and still work in the la b ." Bev Vernwald has a good, strong future in the denturist business. She accepts walk-ins and currently works with a dental group. She is one minority businesswoman who has left no gaps, cracks or loose spots in her career. convenient than going to a dentist. “ In a way I guess we are their com petitor. But we all can work togeth er because they need someone to do the lab work. I enjoy working with the dentist and I hate to look at my self as their competitor. Most o f the OREGON BUSINESS SERVICES (OBS) We S p e c i a l i z e In •C om posing & T yping B u s in e s s & P e r so n a l L e c te r s OREGON BUSINESS SERVICES (OBS) •L a y o u t, E d it in g , & T yping o f P r o p o s a ls & News R e le a s e s • I n v o i c e s , F in a n c ia l S ta te m e n ts , L egal Documents • C o n s u lt a t io n , L a y o u t, & T yping o f Resumes •L ayou t 6 D e sig n o f B u s in e s s B roch u res OREGON BUSINESS SERVICES (OBS) (503)225-0400 Native American Bev Vernwald owns and oper ate* the Weat Coaat Denture Center. She *ay* ”We w i l l r e p r e s e n t you w ith Care and C o n f id e n t ia lit y '* many dentist* consider a denturist an advantage to their business. (Photo: Richard J. Brown) Where will your future b e ... ? The Portland Development Commission congratulates THE PORTLAND OBSERVER on issuance of a Special MBE and FBE Edition and on its continuing effort to further communication between minority groups and members of the construction community. At ihe Bcnj. Franklin Federal Savings and Loan Association, we’re keeping pace with the realistic demands of today while we look forward to dynamic future growth. W e're proud o f our achievements and stability, with over $3 billion in assets and 82 branches in the Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah area. O ur growth represents a total commitment to serve the specific needs o f our savers and borrowers. Recognizing that our continued success depends on our human resources, we are seeking quali fied candidates to join our staff and grow with us. Opportunities are available in the following areas: D A T A PROCESSING Our expanding ED P staff works in a progressive data processing environment using IB M 3033-U M V S and IM S D B /D C . You’ll find potential for growth and promotion with outstanding training opportunities. You should have comprehensive experience using medium to large IB M operating systems with experi ence in C O B O L. The Portland Development Commission continues to be supportive of minority participation in the construction projects developed by this City agency. Minority business organizations are urged to apply to the City of Portland’s Contract Compliance Section for certification. C U S T O M E R SER VIC E A N D B R A N C H O P E R A T IO N S Our commitment to serving our customers means offering a wide variety of products and services and maintaining trained staff to provide information and assistance. Opportunities are available in our branches, lending centers, bankcard department and administrative offices. You should have previous clerical, secretarial, sales, cash-handling or accounting experi ence with public contact. S U P P O R T SER VIC E S Assisting us in providing the best possible service to our cus tomers is our staff o f skilled employees in support areas. We offer both entry-level op portunities such as mail, records and statement processors as well as technical support opportunities in operations and accounting. These positions may require specific ex perience or knowledge o f various equipment. Make your visions of tomorrow come true with us. We offer competitive salaries and a liberal benefits package. For prompt consideration, please submit your application or resume at: Portland Development Commission 1120 S.W. Fifth Avenue Suite 1102 (503) 796-5300 H U M A N R ESO U R C ES D E P A R T M E N T THE B EN J. F R A N K L IN O NE S .W . C O L U M B IA S T.. P O R T L A N D . O R EG O N 97268 OR CALL 1603)248 1390 A N E Q U A L O P P O R T U N IT Y E M P L O Y E R m / f / h Franklin Ft 0» HAI SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSN. Page 6 Section II Portland Observer, September 28, 1983 « 'ü a i& jï -jr., - - • • i. - • - ; >» .X ■ ■ I ;
