Awbrey Dental Group Blog

Jul 18
Dental Hygienist Mara Hansen with a patient.

Drs. Peter Yonan, Anne Scott, and David Dunscombe donated their time and services for the regional Give Kids a Smile in Bend, Oregon last month. Together with Dental Hygienists Mara Hansen and Julie Lutz they saw 14 patients from the Kemple Children’s Clinic for restorative (fillings, root canals, extractions) and preventative (cleanings, scaling and root [...]

Jun 07

The old adage states “With age comes wisdom” – Well, in addition to wisdom, the reality is with age comes sore aching bodies, a cupboard full of prescribed medication, regular doctor’s visits, and in some circumstances the inability to thoroughly enjoy the physical activities you once did. With advances in technology and healthcare you would [...]

Apr 19

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month! All month we are doing free oral cancer screenings including VELscope screenings to the community of Bend, regardless of whether or not you are a patient of Awbrey Dental Group. If you’ve ever had oral sex you may be at risk for oral cancer. This disease was long thought [...]

Mar 30

Awbrey Dental Group offering FREE Oral cancer screenings throughout April. Chances are you don’t have oral cancer. But wouldn’t it be nice to be sure? Contact us for a FREE VELScope oral cancer screening. The VELscope System allows us to detect potential problems earlier and provide the Central Oregon community with the best oral health [...]

Mar 08
Mercury Silver Amalgam Fillings

Dental sealants and fillings have been used for years to preserve and protect the long-term health of your teeth. Dental Sealants provide a protective barrier on the surface of teeth filling in the cracks and grooves where cavities form. Sealants placed properly can last through childhood into adulthood giving patients a greater chance to avoid [...]

Oct 18

If you’ve been putting off a visit to the dentist because of dental fear or anxiety, you can now relax, Dr. Dunscombe is in. As the newest member of our comprehensive dental care team, Dr. Dunscombe shares our dedication to high standards and patient respect. And with over 30 years of experience in Sedation Dentistry [...]

Apr 23

You can now register online For Tour des Chutes 2010! Visit tourdeschutes.org. About the event Saturday, July 17th 2010, High Lakes Elementary School Same Terrific Routes: 7, 25, 48, 75 and 90 Miles Tasty Lunch Provided by Longboard Louie’s Music by Local Artists and Much More Awbrey Dental Group is a proud sponsor of the Tour Des [...]

Apr 14

Dr. Peter Yonan was recently featured in the prestigious Compendium of Continuing Education in recognition for his Dental Implant work! Dr. Yonan –  fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, has performed many dental implant procedures, and to be recognized by this publication is truly an honor. To read Dr. Yonan’s complete Clinical Case report, visit: [...]

Feb 24

The Give Kids a Smile was a success- thank you to all of our patients! This past Friday, Awbrey Dental Group, in Bend Oregon,  treated 16 patients, providing them with one more reason to smile. Awbrey Dental Group participates in the Give Kids a Smile program several times a year - it’s just one more way  for us [...]

Feb 16
Give Kids a Smile

Give Kids A Smile highlights access-to-care issues. With dental disease among pre-schoolers on the rise, the ADA has mobilized dental professionals in a national campaign to extend necessary care to children and adolescents from low-income families. Last August Awbrey Dental Group saw seventeen children with treatments that included fillings, teeth cleanings and sealants. All of [...]