by Bay Oral Surgery | Jul 31, 2017 | Blog, Continuing Education
Bay Oral Surgery and Implant Center is proud to announce our fourth annual city-wide clinical symposium. We believe in building strong relationships and by offering continuing education, we are able to provide the best care to our patients.
Every year we offer the city-wide clinical symposium for area dental professionals because we believe in continuing education. Our goal is to benefit all oral surgery patients in Green Bay and surrounding areas through fostering conversation and knowledge with this event.
The symposium will be held on Friday, September 15th, 2017 from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Hyatt Regency hotel.
Program Sessions
Dental Office Emergency Management- Simulation Hands-On (CE credits will be provided)
This unique, exclusive and challenging program provides an instructional and hands-on clinical simulation experience that addresses the proper assessment and management of patient complications associated with and without sedation. This course will explore simulations for the dentist and staff as a method to improve patient safety and outcomes.
Speaker Rick Ritt
The ENCORE Principle – How to leave them wanting more (CE credits will be provided)
More referrals, more clients, more top-rated team members, and more money! Why do some dental practices maintain high levels of momentum in the day-to-day mundane work environment? How do they remain productive not simply busy?
For the past 25 years, Gary and his wife, Cherisse, have owned and operated their media and communication company called GaryZeleskyNow. Together they live the ENCORE Principle in the day-to-day operation of this international business.
Speaker Gary Zelesky
Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense – Women’s Self-Defense (No CE credits)
Be the victor, not the victim. Empower yourself and learn the skills to defend your life in this hands-on experience. This workshop is for females ages 13 years old and up and is geared for all fitness levels.
You can bookmark the link for more information www.citywidesmile.com or click here to register.
Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event a success.
by Bay Oral Surgery | May 31, 2017 | Blog
Today is “World No Tobacco Day.” Not only does tobacco usage have an impact on your lungs, it also has a detrimental impact on your oral health. Some effects that tobacco use has on your mouth are:
- Brown/black staining of the teeth
- Increased risk of tooth decay and tooth loss
- Bad breath
- Impaired taste buds
- Black hairy tongue
- Periodontitis- infected gums, loss of the jawbone that supports your teeth, and deep spaces forming around the teeth
- Brown spots on your gums
- Mouth and throat cancer
- Impaired healing of the gums and bones in your mouth
Users of chewing tobacco and snuff are at an especially high risk of oral cancers. (Especially cancers of the gums, cheeks, lips, tongue, floor and roof of your mouth.)
According to the Institute of Medicine about 80% of people diagnosed with oral cancer are tobacco users and tobacco use contributes to about 490,000 premature deaths per year, making it the leading cause of death. This is more than AIDS, alcohol, car accidents, illegal drugs, murders, fires, and suicides combined.
If cancer is not yet present, stopping tobacco use halves the risk of oral and throat cancer within the first five years and continues to decline over time. Curious how you can quit using tobacco? This article shares five steps to help curb your addiction.
In honor of World No Tobacco Day, remember to consider the effects that tobacco usage may have on your health and those around you before you smoke or chew. It isn’t too late to turn the effects of tobacco around and significantly decrease your risk of cancer.
by Bay Oral Surgery | May 11, 2017 | Blog
The Program
Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center is pleased to announce the return of Salute to Smiles, a program designed to connect area dentists with military backgrounds and local veterans in order to provide necessary dental procedures. Salute to Smiles began in 2015 and was inspired by Bay Oral Surgery’s three ex-military oral surgeons, Dr. David LeMoine, Dr. Bradley Koch, and Dr. Charles Ellis as a way to give back to area veterans. Once again this year, 6 veterans will receive much needed dental care at no charge as a result of this program.
Unfortunately, many veterans cannot afford the dental care they need. As a result, they can suffer from health complications due to missing teeth – such as bone deterioration in the jaw and malnourishment from the inability to chew nutritious foods. Salute to Smiles doesn’t just restore the dental health of these veterans, but it also restores their confidence by giving them their smile back!
Team Gerald
Gerald Kidd
“Gerry”, as he prefers to be called, served in the United States Marine Corps. Although he was not deployed to Vietnam, he did spend time on HMX-1, Marine Helicopter Squad 1, and had the honor of transporting both President Johnson and and President Kennedy. Gerry is happy to be a part of Salute to Smiles and can’t thank the doctors and sponsors enough.
Dr. Zach Graf, Dental Arts Associates
Dr. Graf served three years in the First Dental Battalion at Camp Pendleton, CA. He was deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit to fight the war of terrorism (Operation Enduring Freedom). Dr. Graf joined Dental Arts in 2002. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dr. Graf obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Vijay Parmar, Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Parmar has been in practice in Green Bay since 1999. He has been married to his wife since 1999, and they have three children together. Dr. Parmar enjoys golfing and skiing in his free time.
Team Mike
Thomas “Mike” Wightman
Mike served in the United States Navy for four years and was stationed in Vietnam. Mike was both surprised and honored to have been selected to participate in Salute To Smiles.
Dr. Brian Koch, Oral Health Associates
A Green Bay native, Dr. Koch attended Premontre High School, UW-Stevens Point for undergraduate studies and the University of Minnesota for Dental School. Feeling that he needed to gain greater experience, Dr. Koch entered the United States Air Force to complete a general practice residency. His duty stations included Scott AFB, IL and Ellsworth AFB, SD over a three year period. He then practiced with his father for five years before joining Oral Health Associates in 1995.
Dr. Bradley Koch, Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Koch obtained his D.D.S. from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1988. He then entered the United States Navy and performed general dentistry until 1994. In 1998, he completed a four year oral & maxillofacial surgery residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. He served as an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in the United States Navy until coming to Green Bay in 2002.
Team Brian
Brian Wautier
Brian spent 25 years in the United States Air Force as a Medic. He was deployed in for both Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. Brian was overseas for five years with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Korea. He’s thankful for being part of a community that wants to give back to the veterans.
Dr. Kirk Fishbaugh, Kirk Fishbaugh Dentistry
Dr. Fishbaugh obtained his D.D.S. from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. From here, he pursued his Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency with the United States Army, and was in active duty for four years. Dr. Fishbaugh grew up in Shenandoah, Iowa, a small farming community. After his service in the United States Army, he moved to Green Bay in 1995, where he still resides with his wife, stepdaughter and their horse named Radar. In his free time, Dr. Fishbaugh enjoys landscaping, golf, scuba diving, skiing and boating.
Dr. Jason LeMoine, Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Jason LeMoine is a native of Green Bay; he attended grade school in De Pere, WI and attended high school at Abbot Pennings High. After high school, he attended college at UW-Madison where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Zoology and where he also met his wife. Dr. LeMoine moved back to Green Bay in 2002, and he has been in private practice since then. He has been married since 1994 and has five children. In his free time, Dr. LeMoine enjoys water skiing, snow skiing, and playing drums.
Team James
James Chown
James served in the United States Navy for five years from 1957-1962. After bootcamp in San Diego, he went to Tennessee for schooling in Air Traffic Control. From here he was stationed in both Chicago and Rhode Island for 60 days each before he found his permanent station aboard the USS Lake Champlain where he participated in the recovery of Alan Shepard from the Mercury space mission as well as standing guard during the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
Dr. Eric Ulve, Green Bay Family Dental
In 1993, Dr. Ulve received his DDS degree from University of Iowa College of Dentistry. For the next three years, Dr. Ulve served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. During this time, Dr. Ulve served on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) Aircraft Carrier from 1994 to 1996, where he provided comprehensive dental treatment for ship’s crew and air wing. In 1995, he was deployed to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. In 2000, Dr. Ulve returned to the States, joining the Family Dental Center of Green Bay where he has remained ever since. In 2012, Dr. Ulve assumed ownership of Family Dental.
Dr. Charles Ellis, Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Ellis has been in an oral & maxillofacial surgery practice in Mebane, North Carolina since 2010. Prior to that, he was an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for the United States Navy since 2000. Dr. Ellis and his wife Marcia have relocated to Green Bay as of September 1, 2014.
Dr. Ellis and Marcia have been married 28 years and have a son, a daughter and a wonderful son-in-law. They lived in Japan for five years while Dr. Ellis was forward-deployed on the USS Kitty Hawk. Dr. Ellis loves to bicycle and Marcia loves any activity on or near the water.
Team Allen
Allen Largo
Allen served in United States Army Corps of Engineers and was in active duty for three years with over one year spend in Vietnam. His outfit was instrumental in helping repair the damaged infrastructure so the United States Infantry and Korean Army could continue their efforts.
Dr. Matt Scheske, Brodhagen Dental
Dr. Scheske was born-and-raised in the Fox Cities and is an alumnus of Appleton Xavier High School. He received his D.D.S. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. Outside of practicing dentistry, Dr. Scheske enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and fishing and volunteering at health events with his wife, Emily. The two hope to serve on mission trips together in the future.
Dr. Michael Miskella, Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. Miskella was born in Green Bay and returned to Green Bay after his residency to start his practice in 1974. He has been married to his wife since 1972, and they have four grown children and four grandchildren together. Dr. Miskella enjoys tennis, cycling, and golf in his free
Team Barbara
Barbra Hass
Barbra served in the United States Army for seven years. During that time she reached the rank of Sergeant E5, and was proud to serve one year in Afghanistan as a paralegal. Barbra shared that she saw many female Medics in combat situations and that her husband also served in the United States Army.
Dr. Bob Villwock, Bellevue Family Dentistry
Dr. Bob Villwock, a native of Green Bay is a 1980 graduate of Marquette Dental School. Dr. Bob shares his allegiance with UW-Madison, his undergraduate alma mater. GO BUCKY! Dr. Bob has a great perspective on family, tradition, and and a strong sense of community. He brings these values to his practice where he treats every patient as though they were members of his own family.
Dr. David LeMoine, Bay Oral Surgery & Implant Center
Dr. David LeMoine has been in practice in Green Bay since 1980. He has been married to his wife since 1964, and they have three grown children and eight grandchildren together. Dr. LeMoine spent three years in the U.S. Army and enjoys boating, snow skiing, scuba diving, and bike riding in his free time.
by Bay Oral Surgery | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog
March 6th is National Dentist Day. From boosting your confidence to relieving your pain, here are six reasons to thank your dentist today!
- Help Maintain Your Good Oral Health
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings lead to good oral health. When you have regular examinations, your dentist can provide advice that is specific to your needs. Make sure to follow your dentist’s instructions on how to maintain your oral health in between check-ups.
- Protect Your Teeth
Your dentist has the tools and knowledge to help you keep your teeth strong and healthy. Ask your dentist how you can protect your teeth from acidic foods, stains, and wear down!
- Relieve Your Pain.
When you have a toothache, your dentist is your first responder. Your dentist is trained to minimize any pain or discomfort. For that, we can say thank you.
- Prevent and spot early signs of gum disease and oral cancer
Your dentist is trained to spot the early signs of gum disease and oral cancer before they spread. By scheduling regular dental check-ups and monitoring your oral health, you may be prolonging your life!
- Fix Your Smile
Life happens, and sometimes that means something can happen to your smile like a knocked-out tooth. If you happen to lose a tooth, your dentist can still save it. Put the tooth in milk to give it calcium and keep it moist and get to your dentist within 30 minutes. Your dentist will be able to save your smile by either reinserting the tooth, or creating a prosthetic one. No matter which route is taken, your smile will remain bright and full thanks to your dentist!
- Boost Your Overall Confidence
A brighter and healthier smile can lead to a huge confidence boost. It is said that in social interactions, the first place people look is the eyes, and then the teeth. This is why your dentist is the perfect person to give you a confidence boost. Your dentist can fix flaws like chipped, discolored, misshapen or missing teeth.
Happy National Dentist Day, and don’t forget to thank your dentist today for helping to maintain your beautiful smile!
by Bay Oral Surgery | Feb 22, 2017 | Blog, Community
From January 7th to 15th, Dr. Jason LeMoine was accompanied by his father, Dr. David LeMoine, and son T.J. to Nicaragua where they joined forces with Global Brigades.
Global Brigades is the largest student-led nonprofit organization, was 2015’s top rated nonprofit, and has membership from all over North America and Europe. With Global Brigades, the LeMoines offered their services in mobile dental clinics directly within the rural community where they were given the opportunity to evaluate patients in order to provide necessary care and medication. While both local and foreign dentists provide dental care to patients, unlicensed volunteers are able to participate in tasks such as instrument sterilization, post-op care instructions, shadowing dentists during procedures, and conducting children’s educational workshops on dental care.
At the end of each day, the team was given the opportunity to break into groups and reflect on the significant impact that their work has brought to the community. Dr. David LeMoine described the experience as “a great opportunity to serve in a developing country in extreme need, and the participation of dentists from the Fox Valley and Green Bay was wonderful.” In addition to Nicaragua, Global Brigades has programs in Honduras, Panama, and Ghana that assist in dental, business development, medical, and environmental needs.
Dr. Jason LeMoine with his son T.J. LeMoine (studying to become a dentist at Marquette University), and father Dr. David LeMoine on their mission trip in Nicaragua to assist Global Brigades in providing dental care to rural communities.
