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Piper Dental Clinic. He is one of the first dentists in the Rochester area to offer CariFree technology. He also attended the internationally renowned Kois Center for dental education. • Founded the Upstate New York Kois study group where, he is a graduate, mentor and clinical instructor. • In 2013, he founded the Upstate Kois Study Group to help dentists increase their level of competency and improve patient care. Current affiliations: American Dental Association; Wellness Dentistry Network; Kois Clinical Center; Founder of the Upstate New York Kois Study Group; American Academy of Oral Systemic Health; New York State Dental Association; Monroe County Dental Society; Seventh District Dental Society. How do you describe your philosophy or approach? “At Pittsford Dental Excellence Center, we are committed to providing the highest quality dentistry and related health services. We believe in a comprehensive, holistic approach in treating every patient. I’m also dedicated to continuous improvement and life-long learning and always being technically and professionally prepared to exceed each patient’s expectations.” What type of skill set do you possess which
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Milk: Are They All the Same? Oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, hazelnut milk — alternative options for dairy milk have grown in popularity in the last two decades. But how do they compare to dairy milk? P. 13
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makes you an effective leader? “Participate in continuing education, leadership in business and dentistry, and mentoring others. Founding the KOIS Study Club in Rochester. Involvement with several wellness groups, and study clubs and other professionals who are at the top of their fields.” How can the healthcare industry in the region be improved? “Improved collaboration with both medical and dental professionals to treat patients using allied and traditional medicine. Increased awareness of the importance of looking at at clients as a whole person. Using more research-based treatment.” What do you do for fun? “Getting together with family and friends, cooking, traveling and reading. Dentistry is my advocation and I often can’t tell the difference between “working” and “fun.”
Paige M. Helfer President, Lakeside Audiology and Hearing Solutions. Withtheorganization since: 25 years of experience. Education: Graduate of Syracuse University, Salus University. Current affiliations: American Academy of Audiology; Better Business B u r e a u ; Yo u r Hearing Network How do you describe your philosophy or approach? “Lakeside Audiology and Hearing Solutions offers complete hearing healthcare to our patients. We are located within Lakeside ENT and Allergy, LLC. Working closely with ear nose and throat specialists we are able to offer the most comprehensive care when it comes to hearing needs. This alliance allows us the unique capability to diagnose hearing loss and medical conditions related to hearing loss in a complete patient-centered practice. We utilize the most advanced audiological evaluation techniques, and offer a wide range of hearing devices to make a difference in hearing health and improve quality of life.” What type of skill set do you possess which makes you an effective leader? “I am committed to educate myself, my staff and our patients about hearing loss, leading-edge hearing technology and appropriate choices to maximize our patient’s quality of life through healthy hearing.”