December 10, 2015:  Eighteen members attended and heard a presentation on dental health by member Andy Martinssen.  He explained that healthy gums have tooth pockets of less than 3mm; pockets are measured at several places on inside and outside of each tooth.  Plaque is a bacterial infection that can be disturbed by brushing and flossing.  If plaque hardens it is called tartar and has to be scraped to be removed.  Tartar leads to bone loss.  He said the best cavity filling material is gold; a white composite is frequently used and silver amalgam is seldom used now.  For crowns, the best material is also gold but a tooth colored material is usually used.


We also had an update on the process for toy distribution by Cheney Outreach.