To best serve our community of patients, we are excited to announce that Dr. Cara Vander Feen will be joining Orange City Dentistry in the summer of 2022! A native of Le Mars, Iowa, Dr. Cara is a graduate of Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Clinics in Iowa City. …
A dentist’s plea: Thank your dental hygienist!
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and it’s more than appropriate to spend a month dedicated to these professionals. Dental hygienists are masters of disease prevention, and it’s important to not only learn about the work they do, but also thank and celebrate them for all the ways they contribute to preventative dentistry. A dental hygienist is a dental professional …
Dental Health Tips from your Favorite Christmas Characters
Consider me Hermey the Elf from “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” because this Christmas I’m sharing dental health tips from a few of the most popular Christmas characters we watch over the years. The Grinch The Grinch shows us what not to do in many areas of life, including home dental hygiene. Even the popular “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” …
How to Stay Healthy: Act Like a Kid
Summertime has always been a busy time for dental offices. Many kids have appointments before school starts again in the fall, and it’s always exciting to see kids taller, older and wiser with each dental visit. This year has dealt a lot of change for everyone, and I’m viewing the summer activity in our dental office with a fresh perspective. …
Dr. Greg Beernink announces his retirement
Dr. Greg Beernink would like to thank all his patients and staff for their trust in him as their dental care provider for the past 36 years. It has been a privilege and honor for him to be your dentist. Dr. Beernink will retire from his practice starting July 1. Your care can be confidently transitioned to Dr. Mark Scallon. …
Michael Jordan: A Dentist’s Perspective
I miss sports. In this rare time without basketball, baseball or tennis, I’m thankful for a recently aired documentary on EPSN that has filled my sports void. The Last Dance documentary profiles the epic basketball career of Michael Jordan, and the 10-episode series follows his time at the Chicago Bulls throughout the 90s. I have watched all 10 episodes, …
Preparing for your Dental Appointment
In accordance with the Iowa Dental Board, please review the following questions prior to your dental appointment: Are you in contact with any confirmed COVID-19 positive patients? Do you have a fever or have you felt hot/feverish lately (14-21 days)? Are you having shortness of breath or other difficulties breathing? Do you have a cough? Do you have any flu-like …
COVID-19 and Dental Procedures: A Guide for Patients
Over the last couple of months, our community and world have been dealt with multiple, abrupt changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a dental team, we are dedicated to our profession. We genuinely love what we do, and we have spent weeks staying informed of new guidelines and protocols. We want to walk you through the changes that you …
March 17, 2020: COVID-19 Update
March 17, 2010: COVID-19 Update Guidance from various agencies have now advised dental offices postpone any non-emergent or elective dental care. After careful consideration, we believe this is in the best interest of our patients, our staff and our community. Orange City Dentistry will be closed for three weeks starting Wednesday, March 18, except to see emergency patients. This …
For Best Results, Brush Off Dental Fads
When we think of popular trends or fads, we often think of the diet industry, or my wife would possibly think of fashion (not so shockingly, that’s not on my radar). Dentistry is not immune to fads, however, and over time there have been a number of fads that we as dental professionals have encouraged our patients to avoid. Here’s …