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Written by: Lorraine Perez
Do you know if your dental office is prepared to handle medical emergencies? Do you know what that training is? Are you sure you know? Are you prepared to bet your child’s life on it? I didn’t think so. But don’t worry…you’re not alone. It’s not unusual for parents to assume that should something traumatic happen at the dentist office the doctor and staff are well prepared to diffuse the situation. Unfor...Written by: Lorraine Perez
Have you been awaiting news, events, and updates from the Raven Maria Blanco Foundation? Well, your wait is over. Beginning with yesterday's post readers will start to experi...Written by: Lorraine Perez
Do your kids hate brushing their teeth? Does is take practically all morning for you to get your child to floss? Well luckily there are very handy tools you can use to keep your kids happy and still healthy. While this may not work for every child we must remember that children learn through play and it is by playing that they need to discover the answers to their three common Why’s of oral care.
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Verse 1 I was an angel with no wings You cared for me Vowed to never let me go With a smile I won your heart Put a twinkle in your eyes The love I gave you never knew before You would protect me with your life
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When my spirit left this world I gained my wings
Your love...
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Purchase Guardian Angel - "Raven's Song"
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Virginia, January 2, 2012: In an effort to keep dental professionals educated, prepared and trained when dental medical emergencies arise, Nicole Cuhna, the Executive Director of the Raven Marie Blanco Foundation (a 501C non-profit organization), has filed a petition with the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Board of Dentistry. The foundation was started in response to death of Raven Maria Blanco during, what should had been, a routine dental procedure. The guidelines when filing a petition are as f...
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He was a miracle! He was an Angel! Then one day he was gone. The doctors had no explanation and could offer no comfort. Who would have thought that after three open heart surgeries that it would be a basic dental procedure to claim the life of four year old Jermaine Lee Harrison, Jr. Now that he is no longer with her, Dominique Smith...
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1. What is the training of the doctor and staff in the office toward medical emergency preparedness? Is this training renewed annually?
2. Are the doctor and staff trained in BLS*/CPR**/PALS***? How often is this training renewed?
3. Does the office practice mock drills on a regular basis? If so how often?
4. Does the office have an Emergency Guide (Emergency Response Protocol Guide)? Ask if you can see it.
5. Does the office have th...
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This past weekend RMBF attended the YMCA's Healthy Kid's Day in an effort to join forces to educate parents and children. RMBF was able to donate 100 Tooth Fairy Pillow Kits to the children who attended the event. While children picked their favorite colored kit, the foundation provided parents with the tools to be well informed when selecting and taking their child to the dentist. RMBF was thrilled to be able to participate in this event...
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