Monday, October 26, 2015

What Do Your Gums Mean to You?


Everyone should get an evaluation from a periodontist - especially if you notice any changes in your gums, mouth, or teeth.  Good periodontal (gum) health is an important part of your overall health!

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Congratulations, Dr. Rubino!


Congratulations, Dr. Rubino!  Dr. Rubino has recently passed the qualifying examination toward becoming a Board Certified Periodontist! 


The process to become board certified is rigorous.  An applicant can take the qualifying examination only if they have successfully completed an accredited specialty program in Periodontics.  The qualifying examination itself is a half-day written exam, which covers several scientific and clinical topics – from anatomy to histology to surgical technique.

Once successfully completing the qualifying exam, the applicant is eligible to take the oral examination.  The oral examination is a full day examination taken in front of accomplished periodontists, most of whom who had contributed greatly to the development of the specialty.  The oral examination consists of treatment planning simulated patient cases and defending the treatment with research.
Periodontists who wish to maintain their board certification must be recertified every six years.  Dr. Price currently maintains his Board Certification.
Only about 50% of periodontists are board certified.  Board certification is not required to practice periodontics in New York and is beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty.  By taking this extra step, those who are certified elevate the quality of care for those needing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the supporting structures around natural teeth and teeth replacements (dental implants).  For more information about Board Certification, visit the American Board of Periodontology web site.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Rubino and in wishing her luck for the oral examination in May 2016!

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Third Annual runDEAD

It's that time of year again!  Sunrise Perio is participating for the second time in the Third Annual runDEAD.  The runDEAD is a zombie 5k that helps to raise awareness and money for the Special Olympics.  The athletes participate in Olympic style events, all over the world, year round. Over 40,000 of these amazing people are in New York State! We will be supporting them and we need your help!


This year, the event will be held on November 7th at Brady Park in Massapequa Park.  Join our team, the Grateful Undead, in giving these deserving athletes an opportunity that they may never accomplish on their own.  It could cost up to $4,000 per athlete for equipment, training, and transportation for each event.  The fundraising by Sunrise Perio and our community, these incredible individuals can participate at no cost to them or their caregivers.

As a team, we were able to raise over $1500 last year.  With your help, we intend to meet and beat that goal!!

Please help us help them.  Donate to our team - or better, yet, join us and be a zombie or runner!!

For more information, please visit the Grateful Undead's Team Site: http://tinyurl.com/TheGratefulUndead

We thank you for your interest in assisting the athletes of the Special Olympics!!