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.
by Bay Oral Surgery | Jan 26, 2017 | Blog
Good oral and dental hygiene will help prevent tooth decay, bad breath and gum disease, but did you also know that good oral care can help prevent other diseases and conditions, and that a dentist can often spot a health problem before you even know it exists? Research is showing there are plenty of reasons to brush, floss and see a dentist beyond a healthy smile.
Without proper dental hygiene practices, bacteria from the mouth could spread through the bloodstream and cause endocarditis, an infection of the inner lining of the heart. Some research also suggests that cardiovascular disease may also be linked to inflammation and infections that oral bacteria can cause. Gum disease has also been linked to low birth weights and premature births in pregnant women. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2016)
Conversely, your dentist can sometimes spot health problems with you or a loved one before you know you have them such as dementia, osteoporosis, heart problems, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD and even eating disorders. (Everyday Health, 2013) This makes regular dental visits even more valuable!
Seeing a dentist twice a year should be a part of everyone’s overall health plan, not just for a healthy mouth and smile, but also for a healthy body. Between dental visits, you can ensure you’re doing your part by:
- Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
- Flossing daily
- Eating a balance diet and limiting sugar intake
- Avoiding tobacco use
We can’t stress the importance of good dental hygiene enough, and recommend seeing your dentist twice a year in conjunction with proper home care. Your health and well-being is important to us. If you don’t already have a dentist, or are looking for a new dentist, you can trust us to help you find one of the top dentists in the area by going to our referring dentist page.
Sources:
Oral health: A window to your overall health. (2016, April 30). Retrieved January 25, 2017, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/dental/art-20047475
7 Health Problems Your Dentist Can Spot. (2013, January 22). Retrieved January 25, 2017, from http://www.everydayhealth.com/dental-health-pictures/health-problems-your-dentist-can-spot.aspx#07
by Bay Oral Surgery | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Community
We are so happy 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 at no charge. Sadly, many veterans cannot afford the dental care they need. As a result, these veterans 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.
Salute to Smiles began in 2015 and once again this year, 6 veterans will receive dental care at no charge as a result of this program. We’re especially excited for this year’s program because we have our first female veteran participating. Salute to Smiles 2016 was kicked off with an event hosted by John Maino, a veteran himself. The event provided an opportunity for the veterans of last year’s program to meet the veterans of this year’s program as well as the surgeons, dentists and sponsors of Salute To Smiles. Each veteran will then begin his or her care plan, and the necessary dental and oral surgery procedures will take place over the next 4-6 months.
You can learn more about Salute to Smiles and watch the kick off party video here. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates!
Salute to Smiles 2016/2017 Veterans. Front row left to right: Allen Largo and Gerald “Gerry” Kidd.
Back row left to right: Thomas “Mike” Wightman, Brian Wautier and Barbra Hass.
Not pictured: James Chown.
by Bay Oral Surgery | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog
The ability to manage stress, emotions and conflict is important in all industries, but it’s even more critical in the medical industry because patients can be fearful of procedures, concerned with insurance coverage and payment options and already dealing with additional medical issues that could compound his or her stress level.
As medical professionals, we cannot not take this stress personally or allow it to create conflict within our practice. We understand this can be very challenging which is why we are hosting a city-wide wellness symposium for area dental professionals. Our goal is to not only learn how to better manage stress and conflict ourselves, but also to share this knowledge with the dental community of Northeast Wisconsin to benefit all oral surgery patients in Green Bay.
At this City-Wide Wellness Symposium, the following presenters will share their knowledge with dental professionals, administrative and clinical team members:
- Employee Resource Center Presents: Resolving Conflict & Emotional Intelligence
- Bellin Health Presents: Managing Stress & Mindfulness / Meditation in the Workplace
Bay Oral is not only committed to the health of dental patients in Northeast Wisconsin, but also to the wellness of the area’s dental community. You can read more about the event at www.bayoralwellness.com. For updates and photos of the event, stay tuned to our Facebook page.
