The "Red Hat Ladies of the Night" made many blankets for our 2nd annual blanket drive.
Two Rivers Family Dental LLC 2nd Annual Blanket Drive was a great success. We would like to thank The "Red Hat Ladies of the Night" who made many of the blankets collected and our community members and staff for their generous contributions. Project Linus, is a non-profit organization, that provides homemade blankets to children in need. These blankets are lovingly made by adults and children from all walks of life and many different organizations.
Standing-Barb, Bonnie, Maria, Shirley, Dr. Hansen, Julie W.
Sitting-Alice and Donna.
Two Rivers Family Dental Halloween Coloring Contest Winners
Ariana was the 1st place winner of our Two Rivers Family Dental LLC halloween coloring contest. Her brother Aiden also won a prize. Congratulations Ariana and Aiden!
Two Rivers Family Dental Trick Or Treat Event And Coloring Contest
Two Rivers Family Dental invites you to join our Halloween Coloring Contest.
Just download a coloring sheet and bring your finished drawing into the
office with your name and phone number on it. Winners will be announced
November 1st. Trick or Treat with us! Dr. Hansen and our staff will be in
costume Saturday, October 29th from 11-2pm and waiting to see you!
A reception for Governor Scott Walker was held September 16th in Waukesha at a recent Wisconsin Dental Association Board of Trustees meeting.
Two Rivers Family Dental Is Partnering With Project Linus For 2nd Annual Blanket Drive
Two Rivers Family Dental is partnering with Project Linus for our 2nd Annual Blanket Drive.
We are asking our patients and community members to join us.
These blankets created by “Volunteer Blanketeers” provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or are in need.
Drop off deadline is Wednesday, November 30th.
Stop in or call the office for details.
For more information about Project Linus go to: www.projectlinus.org
Two Rivers Family Dental At The Oral Cancer Foundation
Two Rivers Family Dental joined forces with the Oral Cancer Foundation and participated in the 3rd Annual 5K Walk/Run for Awareness Saturday October 8, 2016 at Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI.
Dr. Hansen performed Oral Cancer exams on attendees participating in the walk while our staff checked out the vendor exhibits and prizes to be raffled. Our office raised $985.00 in donations and Dr. Hansen was a Bronze sponsor for this event. We would like to thank our wonderful patients, family, friends, and the local business community for making this contribution happen.
Two Rivers Family Dental will continue to support the Oral Cancer Foundation and will be offering Free Screening Events in the near future to the local community. We are also available to do presentations on Oral Cancer Prevention in your office, school or business. Just call the office at 920.794.8947 and ask for Cheri.
DR. HANSEN IS ACTIVE IN POLITICS
On Monday October 3rd Dr. Hansen and Dr. Bill Bero, representing the Wisconsin Dental Association attended a fund raiser in support of Senator Ron Johnson. At the event Dr. Hansen discussed the impact of the Affordable Care Act on access to dental care in Wisconsin.
Dear Valued Patients, Friends and Family,
We are excited to share with you that Two Rivers Family Dental has joined forces with The Oral Cancer Foundation in an effort to raise public awareness and funds for oral cancer research. Our staff will participate in The 2nd Annual Oral Cancer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Awareness that will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Waukesha County Technological College!
Did you know that the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer community is young, healthy non-smokers? It’s shocking but true. Exposure to the HPV-16 virus, the most common sexually transmitted infection, and the same one responsible for causing cervical cancer in women, is now the leading cause of oral cancers in the U.S.
Over 43,000 Americans will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. When found early, oral cancers have an 80% survival rate. Unfortunately, the majorities are found as late stage cancers and this accounts for the very high death rate of about 45% at five years from diagnosis. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way, and it starts with public awareness and early detection.
We’ve set a fund raising goal of $2500.00. So we need your help. OCF uses its donations in varied ways; funding research, creating public awareness and distributing information about the disease, pressing for more professional involvement in early detection, and providing patient support through the most highly trafficked disease message boards in the world, to name a few.
No contribution is too small. Your donation makes it possible to continue the work to decrease the number of newly diagnosed patients and supporting those that it does affect. Together, we can make a difference. It takes teamwork to make the dream work! Donations can be made in support of our Two Rivers Family Dental Team participating in the walk here at our office, online through this linkorclick herejust print this donation form and mail.
If you would like to learn more about The Oral Cancer Foundation, please visit their website at www.oralcancer.org. Thank you. Your generosity saves lives!
Follow us as we begin our campaign to raise awareness and funds for The Oral Cancer Foundation at www.tworiversfamilydental.com
Sincerely,
Chris J. Hansen, DDSand Staff
P.S. Ask your employer if they will double your donation through a matching gift program!
Congratulations To Barb K!
She is the winner of our "Write Us a Review & Win a Dinner for Two" drawing!
Julie presented her with a gift certificate to the new Schwarz's Pub & Grill in Two Rivers. Enjoy your dinner Barb!
Write us a review and your name will be entered in our 2nd win a dinner for two drawing.
In gratitude and appreciation for your support and trust in us as your dental team, your name will be entered in a drawing for a "Dinner for Two" at the restaurant of your choice.
(Drawing Date To Be Determined)
Two Rivers Family Dental Attended The TRBA Annual Golf Outing
Two Rivers Family Dental Donates School Supplies To TREP
Two Rivers Family Dental collected school supplies from our local community for the past 3 weeks. Chris Hansen, DDS dropped off the supplies today at The Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry.
Sonja was waiting for the drop off of supplies to get her final count on what is still needed.
Two Rivers Family Dental LLC
asks everyone in the community to contribute to the needs of TREP . Go to:
TwoRiversEcumenical Pantry.com
for more information on TREP.
Thank you everyone for your generous contributions.
School Supply Drive
Two Rivers Family Dental LLC has partnered with the Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry for a, "School Supply Drive".
Help ensure our Two Rivers students are equipped to learn! Get them the supplies they need.
Donation information:
Drop off location: Two Rivers Family Dental LLC
Date: Monday, July 25th -August 11th
Time: Office Hours
Contact information: Cheri Ertman 920.794.8947 or
Lynn Skarvan 920.793.5364. All donations will be delivered to the Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry for distribution August 15th-22nd.
School supply list:
Pencils
Fiskars School Scissors
Rulers
Markers
Pink erasers
Colored pencils
Red pens
2 pockets folders
Wide ruled paper
College ruler paper
Crayons
Bottles of school glue
Glue sticks
Family size Kleenex
Small back packs for our kindergarten children
Your donation is very much appreciated! All contributors will be entered into a drawing for an Oral-B Pro 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush.
Two Rivers Family Dental Donates School Supplies To TREP
Two Rivers Family Dental collected school supplies from our local community for the past 3 weeks. Chris Hansen, DDS dropped off the supplies today at The Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry.
Sonja was waiting for the drop off of supplies to get her final count on what is still needed.
Two Rivers Family Dental LLC asks everyone in the community to contribute to the needs of TREP . Go to:
TwoRiversEcumenical Pantry.com
for more information on TREP.
Thank you everyone for your generous contributions.
School Supply Drive
Two Rivers Family Dental LLC has partnered with the Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry for a, "School Supply Drive".
Help ensure our Two Rivers students are equipped to learn! Get them the supplies they need.
Donation information:
Drop off location: Two Rivers Family Dental LLC
Date: Monday, July 25th -August 11th
Time: Office Hours
Contact information: Cheri Ertman 920.794.8947 or
Lynn Skarvan 920.793.5364. All donations will be delivered to the Two Rivers Ecumenical Pantry for distribution August 15th-22nd.
School supply list:
Pencils
Fiskars School Scissors
Rulers
Markers
Pink erasers
Colored pencils
Red pens
2 pockets folders
Wide ruled paper
College ruler paper
Crayons
Bottles of school glue
Glue sticks
Family size Kleenex
Small back packs for our kindergarten children
Your donation is very much appreciated! All contributors will be entered into a drawing for an Oral-B Pro 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush.
Dr. Hansen attended the Academy of General Dentistry National Meeting in Boston, serving as a Wisconsin State Delegate. AGD 2016 featured a full lineup of education, exhibits, and unique networking opportunities devoted exclusively to general dentists and their teams.
Governance-Here, you can find the resources you need to make informed decisions about the AGD 2016 House of Delegates (HOD) resolutions, as well as materials that can assist you in your role as an AGD leader
AGD 2016 featured a full lineup of education, exhibits, and unique networking opportunities devoted exclusively to general dentists and their teams
Academy of General Dentistry Delegates. Dr. Hansen and colleagues setting forth plans for future AGD policies
Exhibitor Floor
Dr. Chris Hansen attended the WDA Mission of Mercy 2016
More than 1,000 dental professionals volunteered to serve over 2,000 people during the Mission of Mercy dental clinic at the Menards Conference Center in Eau Claire on Friday and Saturday.More than 14,300 children and adults have received in excess of $8 million in care at WDA Mission of Mercy events since 2009.For more information on the event go to: http://www.leadertelegram.com/…/…/Dentists-on-a-mission.html
Working with Mary Jo on the floor in the restorative section of the MOM mobile clinic. Like most of the volunteers in this area we spent most of our time over the 2 days treating patients providing fillings, extractions and root canals. Patients we saw here had not seen a dentist in years and were in great need and very appreciative of the services we could offer.
Dr Hansen is with dental school classmate Green Bay periodontal specialist Dr Paula Crum. Dr Crum worked in the diagnosis department and Dr Hansen was seeing patients in the restorative section of the clinic.
Great time to reconnect with my former dental assistant from Appleton, Mary Jo Dempsey. I really enjoyed the opportunity to to work with her again!
Two Rivers Family Dental 2nd Annual Oral Cancer Screening Event Was A Great Success
Two Rivers Family Dental free oral cancer screening event was a great success. Community members filled our entire afternoon. Two Rivers Family Dental will continue to partner with the Oral Cancer Foundation and persevere to raise awareness that early detection is the key to fight this deadly disease. We would like to thank Side Effect Support LLC for providing us with the opportunity to incorporate the OralID Fluorescense Technology into our screening event. OralID uses a proven, optically based technology called "fluorescence technology." OralID's fluorescence technology uses a blue light (435-460 nm) that allows a clinician to identify oral cancer, pre-cancer and other abnormal lesions at an earlier stage, thus saving lives. The medical applications of fluorescence technology includes diagnosis of the GI tract, cervix, lung, skin and oral mucosa.
The office of Two Rivers Family Dental-Chris J. Hansen, DDS has partnered with The Oral Cancer Foundation in honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month and will be offering free oral cancer screenings on Thursday, April 14th 1pm-4pm to the public. Oral cancer has existed outside the understanding of much of the public, yet 48,250 Americans will be newly diagnosed this year alone. We
would like to invite the community to our office for a free oral cancer screening in an effort to raise awareness for this silent killer. For more information about our event and a map of our location go to the Oral Cancer Foundation Events webpage: http://www.oralcancer-screening.org/events/index.php?eID=29375
We can be your dental home.
Dr. Chris Hansen has been a practicing dentist in the Lakeshore area for more than 25 years, and in starting his own practice, modestly says, “Our homey, small office environment allows us to deliver personalized care for patients of all ages. We listen to your concerns and goals for your dental health and address them with a full range of options.” Yet, there is nothing small about the range of services offered and the extent to which they deliver them. Two Rivers Family dental offers therapies to treat jaw pain and headaches, appliances to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, sedation dentistry, and single visit crown restorations.
New patients can expect to have a full hour with the doctor, including a private consultation to discuss concerns, followed by a clinical exam, a thorough evaluation of the face, head and neck, soft tissues of the mouth, tooth-by-tooth exam including an intra-oral camera guided tour of the mouth, and detailed gum evaluation, followed by a written report.
On January 1st, 2016 Two Rivers Family Dental merged with the office of
Dr. David Loritz, who retired from dental practice. Our combined offices share a mission to provide personalized gentle care in a small office environment. Our priority is to deliver the finest dental care one patient at a time.
Winners of TRFD's,
"February is National Children's Dental Health Month Coloring Contest"
Congratulations to all our patients who joined our coloring contest in the month of February!
Great job kids! Wyatt and Amaya are the first to stop in and pick up their prizes. For more updates on our contest winners go to our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/TwoRiversFamilyDental.
Two Rivers Family Dental is offering complimentary early childhood exams for all children ages 1-3 years old.
Get started early with dental visits as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association all recommend that a child see the dentist for the first time around his/her 1st birthday Bring your child in for a knee to knee exam with Dr. Hansen. A knee-to-knee exam where the child sits in his parent's lap and leans back into the lap of the dentist for examination.You will be given a caries risk assessment form to complete for your child to evaluate risk factors that may include:
Presence of caries
Presence of plaque
Gingival condition
Caries history
Fluoride exposure
Carbohydrate exposure - frequency, amount
Socioeconomic status
Dental care exposure
Caregiver dental literacy
Dr. Hansen will provide preventative recommendations if needed.
Stop in at 1509 19th street Two Rivers, visit our website at www.tworiversfamilydental.com, like us on Facebook, or give us a call at 920-794-8947 to schedule an appointment for your 1 - 3 year-old child's first dental visit.
Dr. Chris Hansen met with the Wisconsin Dental Association Leadership Team
As part of the leadership team with the Wisconsin Dental Association, Dr. Hansen had the opportunity to meet with House Speaker Ryan to discuss oral
health issues facing Wisconsin residents. We appreciate the time to share our views with the Speaker!
Sipping, Snacking and Tooth Decay
Many parents across the country will issue a common refrain at dinnertime tonight: ?You'd better eat that--it's good for you!? There's another old favorite in the parental arsenal of dietary admonitions: ?Don't eat that-it'll rot your teeth!? Now more than ever, kids are faced with a bewildering array of food choices -- from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience meals and snack foods. What children eat and when they eat it may affect not only their general health but also their oral health.
Americans are consuming foods and drinks high in sugar and starches more often and in larger portions than ever before. It's clear that ?junk? foods and drinks gradually have replaced nutritious beverages and foods for many people. For example, the average teenage boy in the U.S. consumes 81 gallons of soft drinks each year! Alarmingly, a steady diet of sugary foods and drinks can ruin teeth, especially among those who snack throughout the day. Common activities may contribute to the tendency toward tooth decay. These include ?grazing? habitually on foods with minimal nutritional value, and frequently sipping on sugary drinks.
When sugar is consumed over and over again in large, often hidden amounts, the harmful effect on teeth can be dramatic. Sugar on teeth provides food for bacteria, which produce acid. The acid in turn can eat away the enamel on teeth.
Almost all foods have some type of sugar that cannot and should not be eliminated from our diets. Many of these foods contain important nutrients and add enjoyment to eating. But there is a risk for tooth decay from a diet high in sugars and starches. Starches can be found in everything from bread to pretzels to salad dressing, so read labels and plan carefully for a balanced, nutritious diet for you and your kids.
Reduce your children's risk of tooth decay:
Sugary foods and drinks should be consumed with meals. Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acid production and rinse food particles from the mouth.
Limit between-meal snacks. If kids crave a snack, offer them nutritious foods.
If your kids chew gum, make it sugarless - Chewing sugarless gum after eating can increase saliva flow and help wash out food and decay-producing acid.
Monitor beverage consumption - Instead of soft drinks all day, children should also choose water and low-fat milk.
Help your children develop good brushing and flossing habits.
Schedule regular dental visits.
Call us at 920.794.8947 for more information.
February is National Children's Dental Health Month
Children's teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and a healthy smile is important to a child's self-esteem, and overall health. With proper care, a balanced diet and regular dental visits, their teeth can remain healthy and strong.
Dr. Chris Hansen at Two Rivers Family Dental LLC invites parents to bring their children to the office for a free dental screening. Dental screenings will be done every Wednesday during the month of February. Call Two Rivers Family Dental LLC at 920-794-8947 to schedule an appointment today!
Join our Coloring Contest!
Print off your coloring sheet byclicking here
and bring your finished colored sheet to the office and you will be entered in our contest! Prize winners will be announced in March!
Two Rivers Family Dental is participating in the Schuster Center for Professional Development Team Building and Dental Office Management Course
The Schuster Center for Professional Development is the preeminent dental office management school for dentists in the nation. Founded in 1978 by Dr. Michael Schuster, a practicing dentist, thousands of dentists have graduated from this dental office management program and are enjoying the benefits of a well organized practice while respectively providing their patients with the highest care they expect and deserve.
Brenda Penwell is the President and Chief Financial Officer of The Schuster Center for Professional Development located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Chris Hansen is an alumni of Dr. Schuster's Management Program and has invited Brenda to facilitate a staff retreat September 28-29th. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Manitowoc. The retreat will be a refresher course of the management and team building program designed to have everyone approaching the practice from the same perspective.
For more information about The Schuster Center for Professional Development go to: http://schustercenter.com/
Dr. Chris Hansen and Dr. John Korolewski are hosting a course on Rejuvenation Dentistry
Occlusal disease is rampant in our society. As our population ages, it worsens every year. At the same time, more dentists are being overwhelmed and controlled by insurance companies and corporations.
Learning the art and science of Rejuvenation Dentistry allows the doctor to meet the growing demand for treatment of occlusal disease, while being free from the confines of insurance and corporate dentistry.
Dr. Chris Hansen and Dr. John Korolewski invites you to be our guest as Dr. Stewart’s passion for Rejuvenation Dentistry is brought to life through actual patient case presentations and testimonials!
