Summer 2025 Newsletter
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Dental Implants Are a Great Investment
Dental Implants Are a Great Investment
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are a durable, long-term solution. They are a great investment in your health, for aesthetics, and surprisingly for your wallet!
Unlike dentures or bridges, which often need to be replaced around every 10 years, dental implants are designed to last decades (with proper care). This long-lasting solution eliminates the need for frequent adjustments or replacements, saving you money and inconvenience over time.
Dental implants look, feel, and function like natural teeth. They allow you to eat, speak, and smile with complete confidence—without the worry of slippage or discomfort that can come with dentures or flippers. This improved functionality can enhance your diet, digestion, and overall well-being, which are important factors in long-term health.
When a tooth is lost, the surrounding bone begins to deteriorate. This bone loss can lead to a sunken facial appearance and further oral health issues. A missing lower tooth also causes the tooth above it to begin to fall downwards – eventually resulting in the loss of that tooth. Dental implants prevent these processes by stimulating the jawbone just like a natural tooth would as well as ensuring that the surrounding teeth don’t shift.
Perhaps one of the most underrated benefits of dental implants is the boost in self-esteem they provide. Having a full, healthy smile improves not just how others perceive you, but how you perceive yourself. For many, the ability to speak, laugh, and interact without hesitation is life-changing.
Talk to Dr. Cadwell at your next visit at PureCare Dental to ask about dental implants. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have, as well as provide a treatment plan showing pricing and timelines between procedures.
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Dr Fix Awarded the Business Excellence Award from the Bend Chamber of Commerce
Dr Fix Awarded the Business Excellence Award from the Bend Chamber of Commerce - January 2022
Dr Fix Appointed to Board of Directors for V.I.M.
Dr Fix Appointed to Board of Directors for Volunteers in Medicine
October 2020
Dr. Tyler Fix was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for Volunteers in Medicine (V.I.M.) here in Central Oregon! He has a heart for service, leadership, and community centrism, and he is thrilled to further support the mission of the program.
V.I.M. is a non-profit organization that “provides healthcare to low-income, working adults who live in Central Oregon and have no medical insurance or means to pay for care. [There are] 200+ in-clinic volunteers and over 300 local medical partners [that] collaborate to provide patients with necessary primary and specialty medical care, prescription medications, and mental health care.”
Dr. Fix, Dr. Cadwell, and the team at PureCare Dental have been partners with V.I.M. for many years, donating and discounting emergent dental treatments to multiple patients on a monthly basis. You can read more about V.I.M. at vim-cascades.org
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Cascade Business News – Learning How to Provide in the COVID Era
Cascade Business News - Learning How to Provide in the COVID Era — Healthcare Providers Share Their Experiences
Written by Ronnie Wilde. September 7, 2020
PureCare Dental was featured in Cascade Business News' article "Learning How to Provide in the COVID Era — Healthcare Providers Share Their Experiences", written by Ronnie Wilde on September 7th 2020. Click here to read the full article
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PureCare Dental Office Policies in relation to COVID-19
PureCare Dental Office Policies in relation to COVID-19:
Our office has always placed infection control as a top priority, and we will continue to do so. We are following the Center for Disease Control (CDC), American Dental Association (ADA), the Oregon Dental Association (ODA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and protocols.
All scheduled patients, and staff, are asked to notify our office if they develop any Coronavirus, or flu-like, symptoms. Any patient experiencing these symptoms will be rescheduled for a minimum of 14 days out. Any staff member experiencing these symptoms will be required to self-quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.
Patients are asked to please text or call the office prior to entering the lobby for their appointment. This helps us maintain 6 foot distancing for patients checking in, as well as checking out.
All patients receive a temperature screening upon entering the lobby, and all patients are required to wear a mask, over their mouth and nose, aside from when they are seated in the dental chair and receiving dental treatment. We are also limiting guests – Patients are not permitted to bring a guest with them to their appointment (with the exceptions of parents/guardians, special needs, etc.)
All operatories are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between each patient. All instruments are sterilized for each patient.
All back office staff (hygienists, assistants, and doctors) are equipped with proper PPE (N95 mask with a level 1 mask placed over it, eye protection, gloves, and scrubs). Gloves and masks are changed between each patient. Scrubs and jackets are laundered 2x per day.
We have installed new air purifiers in each operatory, as well as one in the lobby.
Upon entering an operatory, all patients are required to swish with a hydrogen-peroxide rinse to help inactivate viruses, including the Coronavirus.
During all dental cleanings, the hygienist uses “ReLeaf” which is a hands-free high volume suction that reduces the spread of aerosols. Dentists may also use a "Dry-Sheild" system for your dental work, which is similar to "ReLeaf".
We have Plexiglas barriers installed in all check in & check out areas.
Toys, magazines, and the Keurig machine have been removed from the lobby until further notice.
Your safety and health are our primary concerns, and we invite you to ask any questions you may have about the steps we have taken. Thank you for your support and understanding as we all navigate this together.
Sincerely,
Dr Eric Cadwell and Dr Tyler Fix
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HealthWorx – When is Insurance Not Really Insurance?
HealthWorx - When is Insurance Not Really Insurance?
September 20, 2017
HealthWorx is a local Bend publication that highlights health-related news. In their Fall/Winter 2017 issue, they wrote an article that highlights PureCare Dental and our innovative membership program. Click on the link to read the article.
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Catalyst Magazine – Revolutionary Dentistry
Catalyst Magazine - Revolutionary Dentistry
October 1, 2014
Burkhart Dental selected PureCare Dental to be their feature cover story in the Q3 2014 edition of Catalyst Magazine.