The newsletter for our dental community
June 2006
Summer Smiles and a New Website Design
Welcome to my latest update,
We are thrilled to announce to our dental community exciting changes in our
website. Our new look will offer easy access to dental health news and
detailed resources about my cosmetic, laser and sedation dentistry
procedures.
In this edition of our quarterly newsletter, you can
learn about the changes to our website, hear exciting news from the office, and stay up-to-speed on the latest dental news, including an important news article for anyone using Bisphosphonates.
Sincerely,
Dr. Martin Siegel, DDS FAGD
Newsletter Contents:
- Our website has been Re-aligned!
- Bisphosphonates and Dental Health
- Medical History-Dental Connection
- Dr. Siegel's Continuing Education
- Office Update
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Our Website Upgrade
In today's world, the Internet is helping medical professionals reach out to their patients in ways that were previously not possible. While feedback from our initial website launch in 2003 has been very positive, I felt it was time to expand our website capabilities in order to provide our current and prospective patients with a better website experience while offering more benefits to our patients:
- Access critical information about your dental health
- Make smart choices to solve your dental problems
- Communicate better with me, your dentist
I believe in providing my patients with knowledge about my practice and service offerings so that they can feel comfortable and make informed decisions about how to best realize their dental needs.
We welcome your feedback about our website, and please include any suggestions about how we can help improve your drsiegel.com experience.
Latest Dentistry Alert
Bisphosphonates and Dental Complications
Bisphosphonates (Actonel, Fosamax, Aredia and Boniva) are commonly prescribed for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and also in the treatment of metastatic bone disease. In recent years, there has been an increasing body of evidence linking the use of bisphosphonates to the occurrence of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ).
It is very important to let me and my staff know if you are presently taking or have taken Bisphosphonates.
More Recent News:
The Importance of Your Medical History in Dental Treatment
We take great efforts to educate people to the fact that good medicine and dentistry requires that you treat the patient as a “whole person” and not just be concerned with problems of the teeth and gums- So, when our office requests that you update you medical history, please help us to help you.
Dr. Siegel's Continuing Education
In an effort to keep up with all the changes in the field of dentistry, Dr Siegel regularly attends continuing education course for the dental professional. Following is a synopsis of the most recent course he has attended.
- On May 5th, Dr Siegel attended a continuing education course sponsored by the Northern Virginia Dental Society. The seven-hour course was on Esthetics in Dentistry and the lecturer was Dr. Paul Henny.
- On April 8th, Dr Siegel attended an advanced surgery course in Baltimore. The 7-hour hands-on course centered on soft tissue grafting and was given by the Perio Institute of Seattle, Washington.
- Next month Dr Siegel will participate in an intensive two-day course on Advanced Cardiac Life Support. All physicians and dentists should be trained in Basic life Support but very few continue on the advanced level.
Office Notes - June 2006
Congratulations to Cheryle, our office manager, who is starting her 22nd year with Dr Siegel. Cheryle is a vital part of our office team and we all appreciate her hard work and contributions to our office!
Stay up-to-date with Dr. Siegel's exciting advances in dental procedures:
> Visit Dr. Siegel's News & Updates Online
Office Announcements
Technology Update
Our office has recently purchased a new computer program that allows us to track the possible interactions between various medications. This program is called "Lexicomp", and is another safety step that helps Dr Siegel to protect his patients by avoiding possible dangerous drug reactions.
Did you know...?
For the past six years Dr. Siegel has volunteered his time and services to the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic. This clinic is supported by the Northern Virginia Dental Society and provides dental care to those in need. This clinic serves as a model for the rest of the country to show how people can contribute to the welfare of the community and Dr Siegel is proud to participate in this fine program.
Coming Soon to DrSiegel.com:
> Email Appointment Reminders
> Visit the
website
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Whether you know just what you need, or would like to consult
with Dr. Siegel on dental options, our office has the tools and
expertise to improve your teeth and keep you smiling!
Call: (703) 790-5533 or visit Dr. Siegel online
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