What a fantastic orthodontic meeting! I learned about new techniques and what is on the horizon in orthodontics. It was jam packed with continuing education but I also visited with colleagues that practice in other parts of the United States and in other countries. My dear friend, Wannee, is an orthodontist in Thailand. She practices in a suburb of Bangkok. How I have missed her! I want to go to Thailand to see her practice as well as the hospital and clinic where she practices part-time.
My orthodontic residency and master’s program at St. Louis University had a number of researchers that presented at the AAO meeting. St. Louis is a world-renown orthodontic program and I am so fortunate to have earned a master’s degree from this program. Please forgive me for bragging but I appreciate my excellent education and the high standards of practice that it set for me.

I hope you enjoy the pictures of my trip.

Mack and I at Earth, Wind and Fire Concert

The Eagle

The Eagle


Independence Hall

Wannee and I

Relay for Life 2013,the event,is over. Donations will be accepted throughout the year but the event itself is over. Do I hear a sigh of relief from the Fore Orthodontics Team? I am amazed by all that our team accomplished. The financial goal was surpassed. The event was well organized and extremely well planned.

Linda Shepherd, office manager at Fore Orthodontics, was the Relay for Life committee chair for fundraising. Relay surpassed the $94,000 goal. Well done, Linda! You are an outstanding leader and accomplished every goal you set! I am privileged to work alongside Linda on a daily basis. Thank you, Linda, for you dedication to this worthy cause that has touched both our lives. You also personally raised over $2,000 on top of all your many duties.

Ashley Bice, orthodontic assistant/social media coordinator at Fore Orthodontics, was our team captain. She did a fantastic job organizing our campsite, designing our games and attending countless meetings since last October, etc.! She also personally raised over $2,000 for Relay! I admire her commitment to this event.

And let us not forget the wonderful sponsors who made it possible for Fore Orthodontics to raise over $6,000 for Relay!

Heritage Honda
Heritage Nissan
Richard L. Muller, JR. D.D.S., P.C.
Northwest Georgia Periodontics and Implant Dentistry-R. Lee Fletcher, D.M.D, M.S.
Rix Pediatric Dentistry -Dr. Alicia Rix
Mark Fisher, DDS
John Beninato, D.D.S, P.C.
Hortman-Carney Dental
William F. Dismuke, Jr. D.M.D
Benjamin W. Knaak, D.M.D, P.C.
Riverside Oral & Facial Surgery, P.C.-Robert K. Hunt, M.D., D.D.S
Northwest Georgia Family Dental Care- Chris Keenan, D.D.S
Perfect Dress of Rome
Rome Family & Cosmetic Dentistry-Jason B. Oyler, D.M.D
Image Electric INC.
Snazzy Rags Boutique
Tim Shepherd-Heritage Nissan
Rome Electric Motor Works, INC.

Special thanks to our 2013 team members and volunteers:
Ashley Bice-Team Captain
Linda Shepherd-Fundraising Chair for Relay 2013
Barbie Hudgins
Kelley Hardin
Anna Kate Rix
Mack Karesh
Tim Shepherd
Claire Bowling
Mary Bowling
Maggie Graham
Jacob DeAngelus
Matt Simms
Jane Barnard
Haley Bice

Thank you to all of the Relay for Life 2013 committee chairs:
Cynthia Wilson
Sonya Blankenship
Linda Shepherd
Jennifer Selman
Tammy Smith
Lori Broom
Betty Rochester
Sherry Blackwell
Amanda Blackwell
Yvonne Berg
Jennifer Ballard
Jackie Watford
Felicia Rosenberger
Leigh Ann Dukes
Mark Harrison
Janice Edenfield
Stephanie Nichols
Billy Murdock
Melanie Arrington
Judy Hall
Michelle Cochran
Chanterria Brown
Sherri Fritz
Penny Bevis
Ashley Bennett
Ross Bennett

To View more photos, Please visit our Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/ForeOrthodontics

We hosted our second annual Patient Appreciation Party at the Rome Braves game on April 19, 2013. Even though the weather was chilly, everyone had a great time! Riley Jenkins won the contest that was held in the office to throw out the first pitch. She did a great job!

To View more photos, Please visit our Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/ForeOrthodontics

 

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This is my second year as team captain for our Fore Orthodontics relay team. This year we set a goal at $2,500 and we have currently raised over $6,000. I am very proud of the team and all of the work that has gone into making Relay for Life 2013 a success. At the team meetings we are asked, “Why do you relay?” Even though personally I have not been affected by losing a family member or friend to cancer, I have had friends to lose a loved one. So I relay for a cure. The money that is raised by me and our team goes to cancer research. I relay in hopes that I will never have to lose a friend or family member to cancer and that one day there will be a cure for this horrible illness that affects so many. I RELAY FOR LIFE! This year almost 14 million cancer survivors will celebrate another birthday! With the help of my team and the other 51 teams in Floyd County, we can help create a world with more birthdays! By joining us in this fight, we can achieve a day when cancer never steals another year from someone that you love!
Relay for Life will be held this Friday, April 26, 2013 at Ridge Ferry Park.
Survivor Lap starts at 6:00pm
Candlelight Ceremony Starts at 10:00pm

We will be there all night! Please come out and join us! You will be glad you did

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On April 22, 2013 I celebrate a milestone. Linda Shepherd, office manager at Fore Orthodontics, will have served our orthodontic team, patients and families for 15 years. What a privilege to have “played” beside her (this can’t be work since orthodontics is so much fun!) for this length of time.

Linda has taken care of me and my husband Mack in sickness, in health, in all kinds of weather emergencies, in mourning for relatives and in every situation that happens to us on this journey through life. She is upbeat, looking on the positive side of every situation. Linda recognizes the good in everyone. She is a trusted advisor. Her skills are beyond compare and she never stops developing her talents and has actually developed new talents along the way. Ask a patient, a patient’s family, a friend of Linda’s, a team member. They will tell you stories of how she has helped them, listened to them and advised them. You get the picture….
I admire her, I respect her. She is my sister by choice although not by birth. Thank you, Linda, for being all that you are.

–Dr. Lavonne Fore

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Nate Fisher, of Rome, recently had a party to celebrate his eleventh birthday. He requested that his guests bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots instead of a birthday gift for him. He generously donated all of these toys through his father’s dental practice. His generosity provided 18 new toys so that other children will have a smile on Christmas.
Helping with the drive included; Dr. Richard Muller, Dr. Ben Knaak, Dr. Patricia Hampton, Dr. Jason Oyler, Drs. Alicia Rix and Leigh Weldon, Drs. Larry Stephens and Mark Fisher, Dr. Jim Hudson, Dr. William Dismuke and Drs. Chris Keenan and Abby Faul.

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William was our honorary captain and Lily threw out the first pitch on our marketing night on June 8, 2012!

To View more photos, Please visit our Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/ForeOrthodontics

 

 

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Our team participated because we have all been affected by cancer in some way in our personal lives and our practice.

Our goal was to raise $1,000. We were  very excited that we raised a little over $3,000. We are looking forward to the relay for 2013!

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“My child has a cavity and needs a filling or a stainless
steel crown, on a baby tooth. These are just baby teeth right?”

So how important are these teeth?

Very important for your child’sdevelopment. Baby (primary) teeth provide the function of chewing during the
years of greatest body growth. These teeth provide an attractive appearance and smile. Primary teeth play a role in speech. From the orthodontic viewpoint primary teeth, especially the molars, help guide the permanent teeth into
place.

Baby teeth will remain on average until 10-13 years of age.

So if your child has a cavity in a baby tooth and the dentist recommends a filling, you should feel confident
that this is the right thing to do to maintain your child’s mouth and restore it to health.

 

How do I prevent cavities in the baby teeth?

            First,take your child to your dentist or pediatric dentist when your child’s first tooth appears, usually around age 6 months. Your dentist and the dental team will give you information about infant dental health and maintaining healthy teeth.

You may be aware that sugar isn’t good for teeth, primary or permanent, but even fruit juices sipped frequently cause tooth decay at an early age.  Frequency and stickiness of sugary foods are the main culprits. Sticky foods such as fruit roll ups, raisins, and gummy bears stick to the biting surfaces of the
teeth as well as in between the teeth and lead to cavities.  Cavities in primary teeth develop between
the teeth.

Parents need to clean their child’s teeth beginning with the first tooth at age 6 months. Most children at age 8-9 years need parental assistance. If your child has orthodontic treatment, you will
need to supervise their oral hygiene on a daily basis.

 

So how do I clean my child’s first tooth at 6 months old and beyond?

            You can start with a Q-tip, washcloth, or cotton ball.  As your child grows, let you child watch you
brush his/her teeth. Avoid strongly flavored toothpaste, especially mint flavored, which is “hot”. But most importantly, see your dentist and dental team and let them show you how to take care of your child’s teeth.  Children are changing every day, so don’t assume that if you take good care of your own teeth that you can manage theirteeth on your own. Seek professional advice.

 

 

 

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