African Adventure: Wishing Dr. Cate Safe Travels in Swaziland
Dr. Cate is currently in route to the African country of Swaziland as part of a research project for the University of California, Irvine. The project is titled “Empathy and Altruism in the Face of Chronic Stress, Adversity and Challenge.” Professor Jodi Quas (Dr. Cate’s sister) of the UCI Department of Psychology and Social Behavior […]
YOU INSPIRE US: The Romo Family
Nick and Melissa Romo have been together for 12 years and have a nine-year-old son, Logan. They moved to the LaPine area from Alaska four years ago, and recently moved to Redmond. The family is enjoying their new community and has a great appreciation for how wonderfully everyone has adapted to Logan’s special needs. Below […]
The latest from Dr. Armstrong on her big adventure
After a fun send-off from Bluefish (see the great photos from our June Bluefish ‘Tail’gate Party on our Facebook page) Dr. Susan Armstrong embarked upon a big adventure: a two-year Lutheran Medical Center Pediatric Dental Residency Program in Yakima, WA! The program began this month, and even though she is very busy adjusting to a […]
Seeking ideas for keeping Dr. John out of trouble while he recuperates
We are happy to report that Dr. John is recovering well following his mountain biking accident and surgery several weeks ago. He is now at home recuperating and doing his best to follow his doctor’s orders to remain quiet and keep his heart rate low. The words “Dr. John” and “quiet” don’t really seem to […]
Please send your positive prayers for Dr. John!
The Bluefish team would like to ask for your positive thoughts and prayers for Dr. John Frachella as he recovers from a very serious bicycle accident that occurred yesterday. While riding on a difficult mountain bike trail near the North Umpqua River, Dr. John fell down a cliff, breaking his neck in several places. He […]
“Tail”gate Party at Bluefish!
Time for Team Spirit! We are having a “Tail”gate Party! Friends and families of Bluefish Dental & Orthodontics are invited to join us on Tuesday, June 4 from 3 to 7 p.m. in our parking lot at 2565 NE Butler Market Road, Bend. There will be food on the grill, fun games and giveaways. We […]
Dr. Andrew T. Panchura, “Flying Dentist” passes away at age 89
This past weekend we were saddened to learn that Dr. Andrew T. Panchura, a B-24 bomber pilot who became a member of the “Flying Dentists” passed away at the age of 89. Dr. Panchura is the father of Central Oregon orthodontist Dr. Julie Panchura. Dr. Julie Panchura is married to Dr. Vince Quas and is […]
Smile! It is Administrative Professionals Week!
Smile! It is Administrative Professionals Week (April 21-27), providing us with a great opportunity recognize our amazing front office staff. The smiling faces that greet you when you walk in our doors and the friendly voices that answer your phone calls(and your questions) belong to a team of wonderful women: Jill, Carol, Bethany, JR, Shelby and Araceli. […]
Media Release: Susan Armstrong, DDS, one of three dentists accepted into pediatric dental residency program
The team at Bluefish Dental & Orthodontics is pleased to announce that Susan Armstrong, DDS has been accepted into the Lutheran Medical Center Pediatric Dental Residency Program in Yakima, WA. The two-year program, which begins this July, immerses dentists in scientific study and clinical experience including advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures. Other areas of focus […]
Smile! It’s Dental Assistants Recognition Week
This week is Dental Assistants Recognition Week (March 3-9, 2013), providing us with a great opportunity to celebrate our wonderful dental assistants! We are so fortunate to have seven of the most dedicated, experienced and committed dental assistants in the world on our team at Bluefish Dental & Orthodontics. A big thank you to: Ashley, […]
Grin & Bear It! Run and have fun Saturday, March 9
Bluefish Dental & Orthodontics is happy to be partnering with our friends at Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry and Zooka! Super Toothcare for Kids to be the presenting sponsors for the 11th Annual Grin & Bear It Run to benefit Healthy Beginnings. Please join us in supporting this great organization on Saturday, March 9 at the Les Schwab Amphitheater […]
Bluefish goes international: Dr. Cate joins dental service trip to Honduras
This week the team at Bluefish is sending support and encouragement to Dr. Catherine Quas and a team of 30 volunteer dental professionals currently volunteering in Honduras to provide dental services to under-served children. Organized through Sonrisas Siempre (Smiles Always), a nonprofit organization based in Indiana, the team members come from all over the United […]