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• 6th World Symposium review• Profile: Dr. Peter Cooney
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GenioS: Genios:
PresidentMichael C. Vout, DDPhone: (613) 966-7363Fax: (613) 966-1663e-mail: [email protected]
1st Vice PresidentMartin Damphousse d.d.Phone: (514) 252-0270Fax: (514) 252-0392e-mail: [email protected]
2nd Vice PresidentPaul Hrynchuk, DDPhone: (204) 669-0888Fax: (204) 669-0971e-mail: [email protected]
Vice President - AdministrationDaniel Robichaud, DDPhone: (506) 382-1106Fax: (506) 855-9941e-mail: [email protected]
Vice President - FinanceMaria Green, DDPhone: (604) 521-6424Email: [email protected]
Past President/Liaison OfficerDavid Hicks, LD, DDPhone: (204) 489-9364Fax: (204) 487-3969e-mail: [email protected]
National Office / Chief Administrative OfficerLynne Alfreds PO Box 455212397 King George Hwy.Surrey, BC V4A 9N3 Phone: (604) 538-3123Toll Free: (877) 538-3123 Fax: (604) 582-0317e-mail: [email protected]
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s International Denturist Education Centre (IDEC)George Brown College of Applied Arts and TechnologyPO Box 1015, Toronto, ON M5T 2T9Tel: (416) 415-5000 Ext. 4793 or 1-800-265-2002 Ext. 4793 Fax: (416) 415-4117
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1Tel: (780) 471-7683 Fax: (780) 491-3149Attention: Doreen Dunkleye-mail: [email protected]
Removable Partial Dentures for DenturistsJurgen von Fielitz, DD2598 Etwell Road, RR#3, Utterson, ON P0B 1M0Tel: (705) 788-0205e-mail: [email protected]
Denturist Program George Brown College of Applied Arts and TechnologyPO Box 1015, Toronto ON M5T 2T9Tel: (416) 415-5000 Ext. 3038 or 1-800-265-2002 Ext. 4580Fax: (416) 415-4794 Attention: Gina Lampracos-Gionnas E-mail: [email protected]
Département de DenturologieCollège Edouard-Montpetit945, chemin de Chambly, Longueuil QC J4H 3M6Tel: (450) 679-2630 Fax:(450) 679-5570Attention: Patrice Deshamps, d.d.
Denturist TechnologyVancouver Community College, City Centre250 W. Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1S9Tel: (604) 443-8501 Fax: (604) 443-8588Attention: Dr. Keith Milton E-mail: [email protected]
Denturist TechnologyNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1Tel: (780) 471-7686 Fax: (780) 491-3149Attention: Maureen Symmes E-mail: [email protected]
Denturist Association of British ColumbiaC312-9801 King George Hwy,Surrey, BC V3T 5H5Attn: Lynne Alfreds, Executive SecretaryTel: (604) 582-6823 Fax: (604) 582-0317E-mail: [email protected]: www.denturist.bc.ca
Denturist Association of Alberta4920 – 45th Avenue, Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1J9Attention: Don Tower, PresidentTelephone: (403) 887-6272Fax: (403) 887-6271E-mail: [email protected]
The Denturist Society of Saskatchewan32 River Street East, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 0A8Attn: Lynn Halstead, PresidentTel: 306-693-4161Email: [email protected]
Denturist Association of ManitobaPO Box 70006, 1–1660 Kenaston BoulevardWinnipeg, MB R3P 0X6Attn: Kelli Wagner, AdministratorTel: (204) 897-1087 Fax: (204) 488-2872E-mail: [email protected]: www.denturistmb.org
The Denturist Association of Ontario6205 Airport Road, Bldg. “B” Suite 203Mississauga, ON L4V 1E1Attn: Susan Tobin, Chief Administrative OfficerTel: (800) 284-7311 Fax: (905) 677-5067E-mail: [email protected]: www.denturistassociation.ca
L’Association des denturologistes du Québec8150, boul. Métropolitain Est, Bureau 230Anjou, QC HIK 1A1Atten: Kristiane Coulombe, Responsable Service aux membresTel: (514) 252-0270 Fax: (514) 252-0392E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.adq-qc.com
The New Brunswick Denturists Society La Société des denturologistes du N-B.288 West Boulevard St. PierrePO Box 5566 Caraquet, NB E1W 1B7Attn: Claudette Boudreau, Exec. Sec.Tel: (506) 727-7411 Fax: (506) 727-6728E-mail: [email protected]
Denturist Society of Nova Scotia3951 South River RoadAntigonish, NS B2G 2H6Tel: (902) 863-3131Attn: Diane Carrigan - Weir, [email protected]
Denturist Association of Newfoundland Labrador6 Commonwealth AvenueMount Pearl, NL A1N 1W2Attn: John Browne, DD, PresidentTel: (709) 364-3355 Fax: (709) 364-3355E-mail: [email protected]
Denturist Society of Prince Edward Island191 Pope Road, Unit ASummerside, PE C1N 5C6Tel: (902) 436-3235Attn: Lisa MacKintosh, [email protected]
Yukon Denturist Association#1-106 Main StreetWhitehorse, YT Y1A 2A7Attn: Peter Allen, DD, PresidentTel: (867) 668-6818 Fax: (867) 668-6811E-mail: [email protected]
Denturist Association of Northwest TerritoriesBox 1506, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P2 Attn: George GelbTel: (867) 766-3666 Tel: (867) 669-0103E-mail: “George Gelb” [email protected]
Affiliate MembersClinical Dental Technicians Assoc. (UK)Room 3bTower House Business CenreFishergate, York YO10 4UATel: 01904 625130Fax: 01904 658361E-mail: [email protected]: www.cdta-online.co.uk
Honorary MembersAustin J. Carbone, BSc, BEd, DDThe Honourable Mr. Justice Robert M. Hall
ACCREDITATION: The following Canadian schools of Denturism are accredited by the Denturist Association of Canada:
George Brown College of Applied Arts & Technology, Toronto, OntarioNorthern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AlbertaVancouver Community College, City Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
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• 6th World Symposium review• Profile: Dr. Peter Cooney
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GENIOS: GENIOS:
Winter/Hiver 2009
Features
6th World Symposium review......................................18
The 6th World Symposium on Denturism in
Las Vegas had continuing education, exhibits
featuring cutting-edge technology, and tons of fun.
Genios: Spanning the range
from combination restorations
to implant restorations ................................................24
This article discusses aspects to be
considered in the selection process of
an appropriate tooth line and reflects the
experience by the author’s medium-sized
laboratory with a staff of 12.
Denturists across the nation .......................................29
Canada’s Chief Dental Officer, Dr. Peter Cooney,
speaks to denturists.
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DepartmentsPresident’s Message .......................................................8
Le mot du president ......................................................10
Editor’s Message ..........................................................12
Insurance .....................................................................14
Practice Management ...................................................16
Uncomfort Zone ............................................................32
Classifieds....................................................................34
Member News ..............................................................36
Reach Our Advertisers ..................................................38
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President’s messagemichael C. vout, dd
Denturism has again been
showcased to the world by the
International Federation of Denturists
and the National Denturist Association,
in the hosting of the 6th World
Symposium on Denturism in Las Vegas.
This event hosted the meetings of
the IFD, NDA and the DAC, it was a
pleasure to meet and discuss issues
with fellow Denturists from all parts of
the world. This was truly an exciting
and memorable event, with opportunity
to enjoy quality international education,
great networking opportunities with
manufacturers and industry leaders
from different parts of the world, plus
the unique experience of Las Vegas.
On behalf of the DAC, I wish
to express our gratitude to the
Symposium Organizing Committee for
hosting such a successful event and
congratulations for a job well done.
It is with great pride that
congratulations are extended to Tony
Sarrapuchiello, on his election to
the presidency of the International
Federation of Denturists. Tony takes
over the reins from Paul Levasseur of
the USA, who has for many years been
the leading force in the advancement of
Denturism on the world stage, and we
thank Paul for his continued efforts.
Congratulations to Don Tower
for being honored with the George
Connolly Memorial Award as Denturist
of the Year. Don has exemplified an
outstanding effort and achievement
in the advancement of Denturism in
Canada, and we applaud him for his
continued efforts. This award was
presented by Dentsply at the 6th World
Symposium Gala evening in Las Vegas.
When one participates in the
different aspects of what took place at
the 6th World Symposium you cannot
help but to walk away with a sense of pride. As I reflect back on the events, the meetings and the venue it shows that great things can be accomplished by all involved. The various meetings including the IFD, NDA, DAC and the CAC (Curriculum Advisory Committee) along with the executive meetings of each of these associations, introduced new people to sit at the table, who brought with them new ideas.
The intent and goal was to provide a One Team Approach; The Denturist Team, which at the tables that I sat at seemed to be the result.
By communicating our ideas and thoughts on the profession to others who may or may not necessarily be Denturists, but have a vested interest in our profession, we gain their acceptance and understanding of Denturism.
Their buy-in brings us another person or company who helps our practice or is a profession building partner. As we increase the partnership we will continue to expand our resources and knowledge base, allowing us to remain at the forefront of our profession. This will be a positive reflection on Denturists and the profession of Denturism as a whole.
denturism’s one team approach
“As I reflect back on the events, the meetings and the venue it
shows that great things can be accomplished by all involved.”
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Le mOt du Présidentmichael C. vout, dd
L’approche de la denturologie : former une équipe
La denturologie s’est de nouveau retrouvée sous les projecteurs
lorsque l’International Federation of Denturists (IFD) et la National Denturist Association (NDA) ont été les hôtes du 6e Symposium mondial sur la denturologie, à Las Vegas. Diverses associations en ont profité pour s’y réunir, à savoir l’IFD, la NDA et l’ADC. Ce fut un réel plaisir de rencontrer des confrères du monde entier et d’échanger avec eux. Le Symposium s’est avéré vraiment intéressant et mémorable. C’est une occasion de recevoir une formation d’envergure internationale, et de tisser des liens avec des fabricants et des leaders du domaine venus de toutes les régions du monde. À cela s’ajoute l’expérience unique que constitue tout voyage à Las Vegas.
Au nom de l’ADC, j’aimerais exprimer toute notre gratitude à l’égard du comité organisateur du Symposium, qui a su offrir une activité des plus réussies. Félicitations à tous!
C’est avec grande fierté que nous félicitons Tony Sarrapuchiello, qui a été élu président de l’International Federation of Denturists. Tony prend la relève de Paul Levasseur, des États-Unis, qui, pendant de nombreuses années, a été le moteur de la reconnaissance de la denturologie à l’échelle mondiale. Grand merci à Paul pour ses efforts incessants.
Félicitations aussi à Don Tower, lauréat du prix commémoratif George Connolly, remis au denturologiste de l’année. Don est un véritable modèle. Ses efforts remarquables ont considérablement contribué aux progrès accomplis par la denturologie au Canada. Nous
saluons ses inlassables efforts. Le prix a été remis par Dentsply à l’occasion dune soirée de gala dans le cadre du 6e Symposium, à Las Vegas.
Lorsqu’on a participé à l’un ou l’autre des différents volets du 6e Symposium, on repart nécessairement avec un sentiment de fierté. Quand on repense à cet événement, aux réunions et à l’endroit comme tel où le Symposium a eu lieu, on ne peut que conclure que l’on peut accomplir de grandes choses quand tout le monde s’y met. Les diverses réunions – IFD, NDA, ACD et Comité consultatif des programmes d’études – ainsi que les rencontres des comités exécutifs de chacune de ces associations ont permis de réunir de nouvelles personnes autour d’une même table et ainsi de stimuler l’apport de nouvelles idées.
Notre objectif était de présenter une approche unifiée, une approche d’équipe : l’équipe des denturologistes. Et d’après
ce que j’ai pu observer aux tables où j’étais assis, cet objectif a été atteint.
En échangeant des idées et des réflexions au sujet de la profession avec des gens qui ne sont pas nécessairement des denturologistes, mais qui ont cette profession à cœur, nous obtenons une certaine reconnaissance et une meilleure compréhension de ce qu’est la denturologie.
En les ralliant à notre cause, nous comptons sur des personnes ou des entreprises de plus qui peuvent nous aider dans notre pratique ou qui peuvent s’avérer des partenaires de croissance. À mesure que nous multiplierons les partenariats, nous continuerons d’accroître nos ressources et d’enrichir notre savoir, ce qui nous permet de demeurer à l’avant-garde de notre profession. Cela se reflétera sur les denturologistes et sur la profession dans son ensemble.
«Quand on repense à cet événement, aux réunions et à l’endroit comme
tel où le Symposium a eu lieu, on ne peut que conclure que l’on
peut accomplir de grandes choses quand tout le monde s’y met.»
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editOr’s messageHussein amery, m.sc., Psy. d., dd, FCad
T he International Federation of Denturists (IFD) and The National
Denturist Association (NDA) put on an amazing conference with denturists from around the globe.
Well over 30 exhibitors with high-quality and new products and many new and innovative continuing education
6th World symposium
courses also highlighted the five-day conference. Of course there were many of the over 400 registered who attended that took in many of the attractions, golf courses and adjunctive activities that accompanies Vegas!
By all accounts, the 6th World Symposium was a great success that
continues to build on the previous ones held in Canada (two), the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia.
New executive officers were elected at the IFD level as well as the awarding of the “Denturist of the Year” which was presented to Don Tower of Alberta. The NDA elected their new president Tad Burzinski, who also happened to be one of the major organizers of the event.
He was quoted as saying, “The feedback from registrants was tremendous, including the quality of the courses to the extra curricular activities and entertainment.”
Please see the symposium recap articles, beginning on page 18 for a more detailed summation.
and don’t forget – mark your calendars for joint daC and denturist association of B.C. convention in Whistler, may 26-30, 2010.
Hussein Amery, Tony Sarrapuchiello, and Carlo Zanon.
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insuranCeJoe Pignatelli, rHu
insurance couple’s story offers lesson in life insurance
Joe Pignatelli, RHU, is a Registered Health Underwriter. He runs a disability and life insurance practice in the Golden Triangle area, with particular interest in the community. For further information contact Joe at 1-888-772-2667.
Banks like to offer life insurance on mortgages. And coverage is
usually available without a medical exam. Here’s a story of a bank denying an insurance claim – though premiums had been paid for nine years – on the grounds that key medical information had not been disclosed.
In 1979, Ros and Syd Feldman took out a mortgage with Canada Trust. In 1999, they refinanced and added more debt. “At that time, the bank representative asked us about adding critical illness and life insurance on the mortgage. We told her that Syd had diabetes (first diagnosed in 1990) and that he was on pills for it,” says Ros. “We also told her that Syd had open-heart surgery (1989) and also back surgery (1995).” Syd would not qualify for critical illness insurance, but he could get life insurance, the bank rep said.
In 2002, the mortgage was refinanced again and the same questions were
atsked. The couple said nothing had changed. Last August, Syd was diagnosed with cancer of the stomach, esophagus and liver. It was Stage 4, considered to be life-threatening. The couple asked TD Canada Trust to activate the insurance, which pays off the mortgage when a terminal illness is diagnosed. Only at that point did the bank start looking into Syd’s medical records, going back to 1999.
“They have now come back to us and said that we should not have been given life insurance. Syd didn’t qualify as he had not told them that he had diabetes. But we did. Very clearly. My husband is very, very ill and is undergoing radiation at Credit Valley Hospital. He does not need this additional aggravation.”
The insurer denied the claim because of the customer’s failure to disclose diabetes and other medical conditions on the insurance application form, both in 1999 and 2002. The insurance application form says: “Your bank
representative can not answer questions about health issues. Speak to your doctor or health practitioner if you need clarification about your health.”
Based on the medical records – which were checked only after the claim was made – Syd would not have been considered insurable and life insurance coverage would not have been offered, the bank said in a letter. TD, to its credit, conducted a new investigation once the Toronto Star became involved. They eventually paid the claim. “After careful consideration of the extraordinary circumstances, and on compassionate grounds, TD Canada Trust has made the decision to forgive the outstanding mortgage.”
The lesson: Purchase mortgage life and critical illness insurance from an insurance professional. They offer individually owned insurance which is underwritten medically only once before the policy is issued. You never have to re-qualify again medically, as long as you pay your premiums. The underwriting is done before the policy is issued, not after the claim is made.The banks offer group insurance, which is owned by the bank. It has to be applied for every time you refinance your mortgage. What if your health changes and you become uninsurable when it’s time to refinance? How qualified is the bank rep asking you questions on the insurance application? They are not licensed insurance specialists. Is their coverage properly underwritten before time of claim? Buyer beware!
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PraCtiCe managementJanice Wheeler, President, The Art of Management Inc.
Your golden goose
Do you think your most valuable asset is a possession – your home,
your car, your stereo or your savings? No, none of these things are your most valuable asset.
Even if you have millions of dollars, your money is not your most valuable asset. In fact, it might become a liability if you get obsessed about keeping it and protecting it. Your life can become controlled by your cash or possessions.
No, the most valuable financial asset you own is not a possession, but your personal golden goose.
The goose that laid the golden eggsThe Greek slave Aesop told this story about 2,500 years ago. A man and his wife owned a goose that laid a golden egg every day. They decided they were not getting rich fast enough. They believed the bird must be full of gold and so decided to kill it to get what was inside NOW.
When they cut open their golden goose, they found it was just like any other goose – no gold. They not only failed to get rich all at once as they had hoped, they no longer enjoyed the daily golden eggs.
Because you have probably heard this story, you would never think of cutting open a goose that laid golden eggs for you. You would take special care of that goose. You would buy it the best goose feed, build the most comfortable goose nest and give it the nicest goose pond available, right?
The truth is, you own a golden goose.
Conditions of successYour ability to work and produce something valuable is the goose
that lays golden eggs for you. The
more ability you have, the more
golden eggs you can earn.
The best investment in the world
Professional investors are constantly
searching for investments (golden geese)
with three qualities:
1. The investment must
be safe and secure.
2. It must produce
above-average income.
3. Opportunities to buy the
investment must be everywhere.
Your personal golden
goose investment
Your ability to make
money fits all three qualities:
1. Your ability to earn money is safe.
Some oppressive person might try to kill
your goose with criticism, attacks or backstabbing. Yet once you bounce back, your skills start to produce golden eggs again. Your skills do not easily disappear.
2. By investing in your golden goose, youcan earn a huge income. For example, a denturist might spend $50,000 to $90,000 on education to learn to be a denturist, but then goes on to earn at least $150,000 to $1,000,000 per year. He or she earns at least twice their initial education cost every year from graduation onwards. How many other types of investments can do that?
3. Many investors spend most of their time looking for golden geese. They are happy if 60% of their investments make money. By investing in your personal abilities, you can expect 90-100% of these investments will help you succeed. Because you get some improvement from everything you
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PraCtiCe management
Janice Wheeler is the President and co-owner
of the The Art of Management Inc., a practice
management company dedicated to helping
denturists and other healthcare practitioners
reach their full potential. For more information
call 416-466-6217 or 800-563-3994,
e-mail [email protected], www.amican.com
learn, you have no real risk. In fact, you can expect an excellent return on your investment by obtaining any skill: people skills, computer skills, speaking skills and so on.
Even better is improving your personal power base – your ability to deal with difficult situations, to make correct decisions, to work harder, to accomplish more, and to do tough jobs.
As an example: Denturists across Canada have invested time and money in training to be skilled managers of their practices through executive courses and consulting with The Art Of Management. The result of that investment has been an increase of $120,000 to $300,000 over the next one-year period. That usually represents a return of 300% or more on their initial investment.
Recommendations1. Make a list of all the abilities and skills you have that make you money. For example, your friendly manner, your smile, your skill as a denturist, your skill in the lab, your ability to get referrals from dentists, your ability to get patients referring to you, etc.
2. Next, list which skills or abilities you feel would help you go to the next level: how to hire and train the right staff, how to increase the inflow of new business from your marketing, how to get a patient to accept ideal care (not the cheapest thing you can make), how to ask patients for referrals, how to be a good executive to your staff, how to strategize and cause continual growth and expansion (no more peaks and
valleys), how to set up your life for a good retirement, how to manage your financial matters so that you always have enough money, etc.
3. Invest some time and money into gaining those skills and abilities. A little hard work now pays off big in the future.
Improve your golden goose and you will soon have all the golden eggs you need.
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There is a popular philosophy that states that things are meant to stay in Las Vegas. The recent IFD assuredly puts an end to this idea. I was fortunate to be invited to attend and present two courses, one on the issues surrounding advancing age in our population and the other on pharmacology. I was welcomed into this occasion with encouraging talk and a collaboration that is at once reassuring for the profession of dental health care and worthwhile for each individual who took part. The thoughts, views and shared togetherness will not only leave Las Vegas, but will continue to stimulate and advance the denturist profession long into the future and into areas around the globe. Acquaintances new and old will continue to contribute to the fabric that is this marvelous profession. The dedication and obvious desire to learn by the participants was a rewarding and mutually beneficial component to the collegial atmosphere in the room. Individuals, as leaders in their own right, will most likely take back to their daily lives a renewed interest in the world around them. Informal discussions will result in liaisons and working relationships that will evolve for the future exploration and improvement of the profession. Clinically our
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patients will likely benefit with improved level of care, as the profession continues to devote interest in whole body health as they embrace all the advancements in the creation of dentures presented at the conference.
This spirit was furthered again when members of the Denturist Association of Canada and the educational institutions (VCC, NAIT and George Brown) sat together on Thursday to share their input into the reworking and editing of the accreditation document. Many thanks go to the group as a whole and the work of Barb Peterson who has done a marvelous job in creating and adapting this useful and valuable tool. The benefits to the educational process allowing for the graduation of credible and reliable individuals into the denturist profession will be noted and appreciated for many years to come.
Another invaluable advantage to a symposium such as this is the bringing together of a wonderful group of people that shares like minds and philosophies towards advancement of denturism. The connections made with participants will allow our program at Vancouver Community College to be known on
RecapMusings from the 6th World Symposium on Denturism – By Keith Milton
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an international stage demonstrating that a small but dedicated group can continue to advance the profession. The board in the state of Maine has now accredited the program, of which I am privileged to be a part, at VCC. This makes me very proud and reassures me that the direction that my efforts have taken is on course and is acknowledged and appreciated by the people in the profession that are important to me.
I applaud the efforts of everyone who attended this symposium and encourage more of the same. The immediate benefits are pretty obvious, but as many things, as they do leave the venue of Las Vegas as I am sure they will, will only come to the fore as time goes by. The foundations of the profession are continually being reinforced. All of us go back to our hometowns better people for the experience. Michael Vout presents Don Tower with the Denturist of the Year Award.
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International Federation Of Denturists Annual Meeting
• Representatives from Australia, Canada, Malta, The Netherlands, New Zealand, the Slovak Republic, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as guests and observers, met in Las Vegas, Nevada for a two-day annual meeting, October 13-14, 2009. Following are highlights of the meeting.
• A Marketing Committee has been appointed to develop promotional brochures and information for potential sponsors. Ivoclar Canada has committed to being a Bronze Partner of the IFD for a period of three years. Additional contacts have been made with major industry suppliers to the profession.
• Spectrum Denturism has requested distribution access to individual members of the IFD. A committee has been appointed to discuss this with the publication and to negotiate support for the IFD.
• The Education Committee has been mandated to review a request from Mills Grae University for recognition of their Denturist program. Protocol for recognition of education programs by the IFD will be developed.
• Contact has been made with denturists and denturist organizations in Belgium and Italy regarding membership in the IFD. Ireland has indicated it will become a member of the IFD. Contact has also been made in Israel.
• There were no inductions into the Brotherhood of Sterkenburgers. Protocol for the nomination of candidates for induction will be developed. A new die for the Sterkenburger medal will be produced.
• The 6th World Symposium on Denturism had 301 attendees and 24 exhibiting companies. The Symposium was a success in terms of education and networking. The golf tournament on Tuesday, October 13 and the golf outing on Saturday, October 17 were well attended. The poker tournament had 20 participants. Giselle Hamel of Québec won the overall tournament. IFD hosted a Presidents Cocktail Reception which includes the presidents and executive officers of all IFD member countries, speakers, sponsors, and other guests. The special event “What happens in Vegas…” was a great evening with a fabulous buffet dinner and entertainment by The Yacht Club, Magician Bob Hammer, and a special appearance by Marilyn, Elvis and the Blues Brothers. Thank you to the organizing committee for their hard work in producing this excellent World Symposium: Tad Burzynski, Austin Carbone, Martin Damphousse, Connie Gerrity, Fred Gerrity, Gerry Hansen, Paul Levasseur and Tony Sarrapuchiello.
• Michael Vakalis was honoured by the students of the International Denturist Education Centre (IDEC) for his development and delivery of the program that has enabled so many Denturists to become licensed in the United States and the United Kingdom.
• Lori Pecha of Spokane, Washington was named the National Denturist Association Denturist of the Year. Lori was presented with the award by Paul Levasseur, President of the NDA.
• Don Tower of Sylvan Lake, Alberta was named the Denturist Association of Canada Denturist of the Year. Don was presented with the George Connolly Award by Michael Vout, President of the DAC.
• A protocol for the hosting of a World Symposium on Denturism will be developed. The location of the next Symposium will be announced in early 2010.
• The 2009-2011 Executive of the IFD are: - President, Tony Sarrapuchiello (Canada) - Vice President (AustralAsia, John Taylor (Australia) - Vice President (Europe),
Eric Engelbrecht (The Netherlands) - Vice President (North America), Paul Levasseur (United States) - Chief Executive, Gerry Hansen
• The IFD thanks Paul Levasseur for his service to the association and to the profession of denturism. His presidential term at the IFD has resulted in increased membership and increased profile of the IFD.
• Next Meeting: - Board Meeting - Helsinki, Finland - September 2010 (dates to be confirmed)
• Future Meetings: - 2011: Board Meeting – York, England - 2012: Board Meeting – Copenhagen, Denmark
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Spanning the range from combination restorations to implant restorations
Discussions about healthcare have a way of focusing almost exclusively on rising costs and associated problems. Yet, experiences have shown that restorations fabricated by pros in dental laboratories at a fair price generally continue to be in great demand. Most patients will opt for restorations in the upper-medium price range when presented with different options. Treatments commonly opted for as a result include combination restorations or telescoping bridges that include the use of denture teeth. The quality and economic aspects of a restoration will therefore greatly depend on the selection of an appropriate tooth line. This article discusses aspects to be considered in the selection process and reflects the experience by the author’s medium-sized laboratory with a staff of 12.
The Vögtle dental laboratory has traditionally focused on combination restorations. Recently, this existing focus has been expanded to cover more and more implant restorations. Needless to say, our top priority is to offer consistently high quality in terms of function, occlusal design and aesthetics. However, the upper-medium price range of dental restorations requires an aggressive approach to cost calculation. A novel and very economical strategy employed at our laboratory concerns our use of denture teeth to finish combination restorations, telescoping bridges and bar-supported suprastructures.
The objective: one tooth line for all indicationsA few years ago we were still using three different tooth lines side by side. But given the time-consuming and costly inventory requirements, we decided to streamline our workflow by standardizing on a single tooth line. A well-deviser product was therefore needed that could be both universally applied and conveniently processed. In other words, compatibility was required both with all indications and with the personal preferences of all staff members. This search criteria eventually led us to the Genios system (Dentsply, Hanau, Germany).
A number of cases will be presented below to illustrate some of the important aspects of this decision in greater detail.
Comparative aestheticsA natural aesthetic appearance is a vital goal when restoring teeth in the anterior segment. We evaluated the aesthetic outcomes of the Genios system in comparison with other tooth lines. It turned out that interdental closures just did not get any nicer than with the Genios A (anterior) tooth line. The lively arrangement of the layering, especially in the incisal areas, were convincing. If trimming adjustments were necessary at all, they could usually be kept to a minimum, promoting fast and economical workflows.
The competing product required placing the papillae at a higher level, such that a larger percentage of the tooth surface was covered with denture resin. The human eye will immediately notice the artificial nature of such teeth. Not so with Genios.
If desired, Genios teeth can be perfectly customized by minimal abrasive adjustments, or by the addition of resin material. For example, translucent incisal edges could be implemented in this fashion (Figures 12 and 13). Mamelons can be designed without
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Figures 1 to 5: A maxillary upper jaw restoration supported by five implants,
palate-free design.
Situation on the cast: Nice relation between the Genios A anteriors with the
mandibular ceramic bridge.
One tooth line instead of three – same performance, lower inventory cost
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a problem. Genios teeth also differ from competing products by retaining their surface texture even after polishing.
Combination restorations: Preserving a traditional strengthWe have been able to capitalize on all these Genios advantages for combination works too. Restorations of this type have been a traditional focus of our laboratory. Perfect compatibility with this application was therefore a major requirement in selecting this new tooth line.
Figures 8 and 9 illustrate a telescopic restoration. Perfect harmony of the gypsum teeth, telescope and denture teeth is evident from the sizes without any cutbacks. Functionally excellent occlusal relations are almost invariably obtained in all clinical situations. Due to the translucency offered by Genios teeth, more refined shades can normally be obtained using standard layering techniques for composite resins (Figure 12) – all conductive to a swift, and hence economical, workflow.
implant restorations: Broadening the laboratory focusImplant-supported restorations have become another focus of our laboratory. One important requirement was therefore that our denture teeth should be universally suited for implant-supported restorations. The Genios system is perfectly serviceable in this respect, for example by ensuring that the resultant papillae have nice outlines that can be visualized on the model ahead of time (Figures 1 to 5). Teeth 11 and 12 were optimized in size and position by axial and longitudinal adjustment to balance out an asymmetrical lip line. We did not have to wait for customization with veneering resin but were able to appreciate the overall harmony in appearance as early as during the wax try-in (Figures 6 to 7). Note the correct occlusal relationships with the mandibular dentition, which had been restored with a ceramic bridge.
The lower anterior segment had yet to be restored at the time. Nevertheless, the patient expressed a desire for younger, brighter teeth. This goal could be readily achieved, given the late juvenile morphology of the Genios teeth. Unpleasant contrasts with the non-restored mandibular dentition were safely avoided by the natural surface texture of the denture teeth.
implant restorations: Accelerating the workflowWith appropriate denture teeth, more straightforward routes can be selected on the roadmap to success. Time can be saved by circumventing any lengthy wax-up and modelling procedures with verification in the articulator. The case presented here required the design of a four-unit partial denture supported by two implants (sites 11 and 21). Our initial thought was to combine a substructure with a mesostructure and a tertiary structure. However, on performing a simple set-up with the help of an occlusion rim, it became evident that casting a fully anatomical one-piece framework was a much better solution. The screw abutments were placed far lingually and were eventually bonded without tension in the patient’s mouth.
A laborious wax-up was not needed in this case, thanks to the anatomical form and size of the Genios A tooth used. Instead, the set-up could be tried in directly (Figures 10 and 11). Experience has shown that this approach will yield good results even in the hands of less experienced technicians.
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Figures 6 to 7: Intraoral try-in: Thanks to their favourable surface structure, the Genios A anteriors self-adjust to the mandibular restorations, which still require treatment.
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limits. After all, the occlusal surface design of Genios P (posterior) teeth features an intercuspation pattern that is inherently correct for all practical purposes. A fully balanced occlusion with group function could be obtained without major effort (Figures 14 to 15).
overall evaluation and conclusionsCommitting to the Genios tooth line has allowed us to reduce our denture teeth inventory by more than half, minimizing inventory cost. Nevertheless, we still have a complete range of teeth for universal indications available. Even those staff technicians who initially preferred working with other teeth have quickly become familiar with the new system. In fact, they ended up reconsidering their previous opinion, realizing that this streamlining of laboratory routines has simplified things rather than narrowed down options.
The convenient processing of Genios teeth has certainly contributed greatly to this positive feeling. Also, we have noticed that long-term bond with the denture resin is guaranteed even without
Complete dentures: Convincing quality and cost-effectivenessComplete dentures – which unfortunately are not always given as much attention as other dental restorations – can also be fabricated to the standards expected in the upper-medium price range by using Genios teeth within economically reasonable
Figures 8 & 9: Combination restoration, standard telescopic design: The Genios tooth blends in very naturally into the overall situation with regards to
both shape and size.
Figures 10 & 11: No complex wax-up required: The set-up is directly used as the base for
the first firing of a mandibular implant- supported restoration.
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the use of any specific retention aids or primers. Genios teeth are not prone to fracture, and their overall design ensures that natural colour effects will be present at all times, even in the sporadic cases where major subtractive adjustments are required.
The Genios posterior moulds with a reduced basal segment allow even faster and more efficient workflows in situations characterized by limited space. Beyond improving the cost-effectiveness of our workflows, the tooth line is continuously being improved further, yielding products that really make our daily laboratory work more efficient.
Personally, I like these Genios teeth better than any of the other tooth lines we have used. Their occlusal surface design has suited me very well. Their translucency including the mamelon structure and multiple layering correspond with the desire of many patients for having relatively brighter teeth with significantly enhanced aesthetics. Genios teeth can, if desired, be perfectly veneered and offer a final appearance similar to ceramic teeth.
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Figures 12 & 13: Natural papillary design and beautiful interdental closures: Comparison of Genios A (teeth 21 - 23) with a competitor product (teeth 11 - 13).
Figures 14 & 15: Even complete dentures can be fabricated in a highly economical manner thanks to the anatomic shape of the Genios teeth.
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Denturists Across the Nation
Dr. Peter Cooney: regarding interconnectivity
By Cathy Anderson
Dr. Peter Cooney believes that the strength of the team is greater than the sum of its parts. Cooney is the Chief Dental Officer of Canada, and a vocal advocate of teamwork among oral healthcare providers.
The Office of the Chief Dental Officer (OCDO) has existed since 2004. “The basic mandate is to improve the oral health status of Canadians and to increase awareness about the prevention of oral diseases,” says Cooney.
The OCDO exists largely because of the hard work of the Canadian Dental Association, the Denturist Association of Canada, and the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. These groups share a common belief in the connection between oral health and general health.
Born in Ireland, Cooney became interested in oral health in general because of high decay rates. He worked in London, England for a number of years before coming to Canada. “I bought a practice out in Newfoundland and spent five years there. I loved being in Newfoundland; I found it very friendly, I had a good time in private practice.”
Cooney then received his specialty degree in Toronto and his master’s degree in Manitoba. It was in Manitoba where Cooney began his work with Health Canada in 1991. In 1997 he moved to Ottawa to take on the position of National Dental Officer for the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada.
“I think what really drew me to public health in general was when I was in private practice I realized that the most you can do tends to be working one on one with individual patients,” says Cooney. “Whether you’re a dentist, denturist or hygienist, there tends to be a one on one relationship.
“In public health, you tend to look at communities in a much bigger sense, and you tend to look at population- based approaches rather than trying to just deal individually with people.”
Cooney is passionate about educating Canadians about oral health and the prevention of dental decay and periodontal disease. “If you can prevent these diseases, obviously you’re ahead of the game, and that interested me, regarding prevention, health promotion and trying to keep people healthy.”
The challenges facing vulnerable people in Canada are of particular interest to Cooney. “In terms of risk levels of individuals, there are specific groups that are more vulnerable than others,” explains Cooney. “In Canada, First Nations and Inuit folks tend to have higher levels of dental disease and higher levels of need. It is nice to be able to focus a little bit on areas where the need really does exist.”
The Chief Dental Officer reports to Health Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. Because the activities of the office are directed at the Canadian population, the CDO also has a functional responsibility to provide advice directly to the Deputy Minister of Health Canada.
“In Canada, First nations and Inuit folks tend to have higher levels of
dental disease and higher levels of need. It is nice to be able to focus a little bit on areas where the need
really does exist.”
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One major project that the OCDO has been working on over the last five years is the Canadian Health Measures Survey. The Federal Dental Care Advisory Committee (FDCAC) is a committee of oral health professionals, including a denturist. The FDCAC has been involved in helping to develop this national study coordinated by Statistics Canada.
The information is currently being analyzed by Statistics Canada. A national report on the oral health of Canadians is expected to be released in the spring of 2010. “That I think should be quite relevant to denturists,” says Cooney, “I think it helps the denturist profession look at where they’re going in terms of long term and short term planning, particularly in terms of human resources and what they’re training their students to do, what type of work that’s actually out there,” says Cooney, “I hope that would be quite helpful to denturists.”
The OCDO is also currently involved in an oral health and oral cancer awareness initiative. “That would be very relevant to denturists because of the age of a lot of their patients,” says Cooney. The OCDO is working to update their website with this information and to make information available to all Canadians.
Cooney works closely with denturists on a regular basis, and has a good working relationship with the Denturist Association of Canada. “I have attended a number of their meetings, and I addressed their annual general meeting in Banff in 2006,” he
says. “I was their keynote speaker at that meeting.”Through their work together, Cooney believes that his office
has helped to promote denturism as a profession. “I think that our office has shown that government agencies or government departments can work very well with denturists and actually achieve some interesting results from that work,” he says.
Cooney is adamant about the importance of all oral healthcare providers working together to educate the public. “The key is for the public in general to understand the importance of oral health and the importance of oral and general health linkages.”
“For example, there’s a lot of science out there now which accepts the linkages between periodontal disease and diseases like diabetes,” he explains. “There’s also a lot of information out there supporting a connection between oral health/oral hygiene and aspiration pneumonias. When you look at other diseases such as oral cancer, these have a major impact on people’s general health.
“What we need to work towards is having other providers like physicians and nurses and other healthcare providers realize the importance of the oral healthcare sector, and how that oral health sector is important. Not just in the oral health of the patient but also in the general health.”
Cooney’s basic philosophy is easy for him to sum up. “If your mouth isn’t healthy, the chances are your body won’t be healthy either.”
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tHe un-COmFOrt ZOneBy robert Wilson
Bleed it out
Half a century ago marketing consultant, James Vicary, pulled
a hoax on the American people as a way to promote his advertising agency. He reported that he flashed the words “Drink Coca-Cola” and “Eat popcorn” on the screen for a millisecond during a movie in a theater, and caused large numbers of people to visit the concession stand. He called the effect Subliminal Advertising. Subliminal means that the effect functions below the threshold of consciousness. Years later, when others failed to duplicate his results, he admitted that he made the whole thing up. Nevertheless, the myth continues.
So, is there any advertising that does work below the threshold of consciousness? Yes. Much of advertising is clearly designed to speak to you on a subconscious level. Ads are created to get you to relate to the setting; the background music; the age, race and gender of the actors; their clothing; and the activities in which they are involved.
The idea is that you will recognize yourself in these people and, in turn, make the connection, “Ah, this is my kind of product.” You don’t think it, you feel it. And, feelings move us to act.
A few years ago I was involved in non-profit fund-raising for a Christian Mission in Africa. In order to learn what type of appeal would bring in the most money, we
conducted a series of focus groups. We asked, “Which would you be more likely to do: A: Give money to feed starving babies; or B: Give money to teach people how to grow drought-resistant crops that would end starvation in their community.” The answer they gave was almost universally: B. The comments we heard frequently included the proverb: “Give a man a fish
“Emotion trumps logic every time. The emotional appeal to save the life of a child is much more powerful than a logical appeal for teaching a village
survival skills to eliminate starvation.”
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and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for life.”
We then tested both appeals. Oops, the focus groups were wrong. The appeal for feeding starving babies won by a landslide. The lesson we learned was that the emotional appeal to save the life of a child is much more powerful than a logical appeal for teaching a village survival skills that would eliminate starvation. From that point forward, the heart-tugging stories of babies dying headlined every ad we ran.
Emotion trumps logic every time. Take for example, Nick Ut’s 1972 photograph of a nine-year-old Vietnamese girl who was naked, shrieking and running away from her village that had just been bombed with napalm. Fear, despair and suffering were written all over her face. More than anything it was her complete vulnerability that captured our attention. One snapshot revealed the gut-wrenching horror of war,
and millions of people, whose hearts were touched, turned their attention toward ending the Vietnam War.
Perhaps you recall hearing these potent words in a speech by Jesse Jackson back in 1984: “These hands... these black hands... these hands that once picked cotton will now pick presidents.” Thrilling words. Exciting words. I remember them well. And, even though I wasn’t his target audience, they created a powerful image in my mind, and when he finished, all I could say was, “Wow!” Meanwhile, for millions of African Americans, it was the motivation needed to put apathy aside and go to the ballot box.
We are charged and moved by many emotions. Here are just a few: acceptance, amusement, anger, angst, annoyance, anticipation, arrogance, awe, anxiety, bitterness, calmness, caution,
confidence, courage, determination, disappointment, discontent, disgust, desire, delight, elation, embarrassment, envy, excitement, fear, friendship, frustration, gratitude, grief, guilt, hate, happiness, impatience, inadequacy, irritability, inspiration, joy, jealousy, kindness, loneliness, love, lust, modesty, negativity, nostalgia, paranoia, patience, pity, pride, regret, resentment, sadness, self-pity, serenity, shame, surprise, timidity, torment, worry, yearning, and zeal.
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Denturists WanteD Winnipeg denture clinic with well
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for someone to share the office. Owner is
planning for semi-retirement. Call 204-222-
4867 or email [email protected].
Denture clinic located in the heart
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border city, is seeking an energetic,
dedicated, dynamic, professional licensed
denturist. This is a full-time position in an
ideal location, halfway between Saskatoon,
SK and Edmonton, AB. The clinic is a
bright and cheery workspace and has a
large custom-built lab with lots of natural
light (photos available upon request).
An added bonus is the opportunity to
become the sole owner of this 30-year
old established and busy clinic. Owner
is considering retirement within the next
two to three years but is willing to stay on
as a lab technician once the transfer of
ownership is complete. Contact kdclinic@
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inquiries only, please.
Very active 44-year denturist office
requires an associate in western Canada.
Please contact Ora Dental Studio,
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Denture clinic in Kingston, looking for
denturist. 4 days a week or full-time, current
denturist will eventually transfer ownership.
Position available in January. Please email
Licensed denturist wanted immediately
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Excellent benefits, wage compensation,
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KAVO boil-out & polishing unit; Ticomium shell blaster for sale. Boil-
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CliniCs for sale Denture clinic for sale or sublet,
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Denture clinic for sale in friendly Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, BC, the playground of the Pacific west coast. Busy practice operating out of a commercially zoned duplex. Contact Ernie West at 250-723-7779 or email [email protected]. Owner retiring.
Denturist practice for sale, Vancouver, B.C. Owner retiring immediately. 30 year-practice at downtown east side (China Town area). Gross sales over $200,000 yearly. Cheap price for quick sale ($38,000). New patients frequently referred by dentists and nearby government dental centre. If interested please phone as soon as possible before it is too late! Y. M. Lee 604-684-0024.
Denture clinic for sale. We are pleased to offer for sale our full-time denture clinic located in the town of Rimbey, which is only 25 minutes north of Red Deer. This clinic is in a stand-alone building, and it has been established for 6 years. It has 2 operatories, separate sterilization room, DOM software, Ivocap system, and the list goes on. The Associate Denturist, who is currently working five days a week, is
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willing to stay on for a transition period if desired. The town of Rimbey provides a wonderful small town to raise a family and has easy access to Red Deer and Sylvan Lake. The town’s website provides all the information you may be looking for www.rimbey.com. Current owner is pursuing other interests. For additional information on this excellent opportunity, please contact Patrick Felt at: [email protected], work: 403-845-6660 or home: 403-844-4356.
Opportunity of a lifetime! If you are looking to achieve better work/life balance, this is an opportunity to relocate to Southwest Ontario. With a large senior population in our area, we have a loyal patient base and a continual substantial annual growth. The business is based on high quality dentures construction. It is the only denture clinic in town with an excellent location, modern, fully-equipped and professionally designed. Low overhead, patients and dental referrals make this clinic very profitable. The extra space gives the possibility to sublease. Current owner willing to stay on to ensure a smooth
transition if needed. For more information,
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CliniC for rent Operatory for rent at Leslie and
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CliniCs WanteD Are you approaching the end or your
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Kim Paget of Paget Denture Clinic in Peterborough, Ontario has launched a campaign aimed at denturists around the world
to raise sponsorship funds for the 2010 International Dragon Boat Festival for Breast Cancer Survivors to be held next June. The event, which is a celebration of life, is meant to raise awareness about breast cancer at the international level and to encourage the participation of survivor teams from around the world.
Many of Kim’s clients from the practice had been affected by breast cancer. “When I learned about the International Dragon Boat Festival and its goals, I felt compelled to become involved,” Kim said.
Peterborough (Kim’s hometown) had been selected by the International Breast Cancer Paddling Commission to host the event. Competing bids were submitted by Christchurch, New Zealand; Liverpool, England; Windermere, England; and Florence, Italy. For nine years, the local survivor team, Survivors Abreast, had successfully organized a community dragon boat race sponsored by local business that attracted well over 2000 participants.
2010 international dragon Boat Festival Campaign
Dragon boat racing by breast cancer survivors started in Canada as a medical study and has grown to be an International movement. Of the 60 teams expected to attend, including teams from the USA, England, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, a majority would be teams coming from every province in Canada.
This is an opportunity for individual denturists around the world to take a leadership position in regard to raising awareness about breast cancer.
Denturist sponsorship for the festival at any level will be under the banner of Denturists Around the World. Further details can be found on the Paget website at www.pagetdentureclinic.com.
For an overview of the 2010 International Dragon Boat Festival please visit the web site of Survivors Abreast, the organizing dragon boat team from the host city Peterborough: www.survivorsabreast.com. To contact a representative of the Steering Committee for the 2010 International Dragon Boat Festival, email Meredith Cosburn at [email protected].
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