Q. I normally go to Dr. Jeff P. Frizzell, but he is not in my new insurance plan. I don't know of any other dentists in the area, and I'd like a dentist that is recommended by someone who has gone to him/her. All of your suggestions are appreciated.
A. I just had my first appointment at Dr. Meadows and Dr. Avery's practice at the corner of Walnut Grove and Highland near Poplar Plaza. I really liked them and they came highly recommended from multiple people - www.averyandmeadows.com
901-452-0040
Hope this helps.
901-452-0040
Hope this helps.
Bridges vs. partial dentures - thoughts?
Q. My dad lives near Memphis, TN. I've noticed that he has trouble eating because of tooth pain. My brother says that my dad needs a new bridge or partial dentures. I'm trying to look into this procedure to decide which would be more cost effective (he doesn't have dental insurance) and I can't find ANY information about this. Does anyone have any idea how the costs compares between bridges and partial dentures?
A. I'm not certain of the exact costs of a bridge or a partial as they vary from dentist to dentist and the area in which you live. I'm having a lot of problems with my teeth right now and a partial is my best, most cost effective option.
When they put in a bridge, they have to "shave" off part of the crown on the two healthy teeth on either side of where the bridge will be placed, this usually results in getting a root canal and crown to save those teeth, which have to be fixed every 5-10 years. A bridge, depending on the size, can easily cost up to, if not more, than $2,000. A partial CAN be considerably less, depending on the dentist. If your Dad is older and doesn't mind getting a partial denture, that might be the way to go. That way, he never has to worry about having to get those teeth fixed again, and if the opportunity presents itself in the future, he can have dental implants, although those are very expensive. Getting a partial or full denture can be very mentally taxing because we're concerned about our looks and how people will react. Today's partials are much more realistic looking and can be made to match the teeth and can even have imperfections if the patient wants them, to take away from that "fake" look that the old dentures had. There are a lot of websites out there that can explain both procedures and some even offer a rough estimate of what they cost.
I don't have dental insurance either, but there are options for people like us. If his local Health Department has a dental clinic, they have discounted prices, so he can at least get his x-rays, exam, and consultation for a lowered price. You can also look into dental schools in the area. They offer their services at 2/3 the cost of the private sector. And then there are free dental clinics, but they're hard to find. I lucked out and found out about one in my area today. I arrived at 5:45 am and there were already 100 people in line, so it took me 7 hours to finish up, but then again, I also received $1,000 in dental work for absolutely free, so it was well worth the wait.
When they put in a bridge, they have to "shave" off part of the crown on the two healthy teeth on either side of where the bridge will be placed, this usually results in getting a root canal and crown to save those teeth, which have to be fixed every 5-10 years. A bridge, depending on the size, can easily cost up to, if not more, than $2,000. A partial CAN be considerably less, depending on the dentist. If your Dad is older and doesn't mind getting a partial denture, that might be the way to go. That way, he never has to worry about having to get those teeth fixed again, and if the opportunity presents itself in the future, he can have dental implants, although those are very expensive. Getting a partial or full denture can be very mentally taxing because we're concerned about our looks and how people will react. Today's partials are much more realistic looking and can be made to match the teeth and can even have imperfections if the patient wants them, to take away from that "fake" look that the old dentures had. There are a lot of websites out there that can explain both procedures and some even offer a rough estimate of what they cost.
I don't have dental insurance either, but there are options for people like us. If his local Health Department has a dental clinic, they have discounted prices, so he can at least get his x-rays, exam, and consultation for a lowered price. You can also look into dental schools in the area. They offer their services at 2/3 the cost of the private sector. And then there are free dental clinics, but they're hard to find. I lucked out and found out about one in my area today. I arrived at 5:45 am and there were already 100 people in line, so it took me 7 hours to finish up, but then again, I also received $1,000 in dental work for absolutely free, so it was well worth the wait.
which historically black college and university is the oldest in the nation?
Q.
A. Oldest HBCUs
(4-year public and private)
1837 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (Cheyney, PA)
1854 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (Lincoln University, PA)
1856 Wilberforce University (Wilberforce, OH)
1857 Harris-Stowe State College (St. Louis, MO)
1862 LeMoyne-Owen College (Memphis, TN)
The history of Black colleges and universities dates back to 1837 when Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist from Philadelphia, started the Institute for Colored Youth to counter the prevailing practice of limiting or prohibiting the education of Blacks. Today that school is known as Cheyney University. Although the institute started out as a high school, it began offering its first degrees in the 1930's.
Other major HBCU related founding dates:
1854 - Ashmun Institute in Lincoln, Pennsylvania, an all-male college and the first institution in the world to provide higher education in the arts and sciences for Blacks (now called Lincoln University)
1856 - Wilberforce University in Ohio, affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, became the first co-educational college for Blacks
1867 - North Carolina's Barber-Scotia College in Concord, Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, and St. Augustine's College in Raleigh were all founded
1867 - MeHarry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, has trained more than one-third of the Black physicians and dentists practicing in the U.S. today
1887 - Spelman College in Atlanta, is the nation's oldest liberal arts college for Black women
1881 - Tuskegee University was founded by Booker T. Washington in Tuskegee, Alabama
Howard University is a historically black university in Washington, D.C. Howard was established in 1867 by congressional order and named after Oliver O. Howard. Notable alumni include Toni Morrison, Thurgood Marshall, Ossie Davis, Debbie Allen, Claude Brown and Phylicia Rashad.
(4-year public and private)
1837 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (Cheyney, PA)
1854 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (Lincoln University, PA)
1856 Wilberforce University (Wilberforce, OH)
1857 Harris-Stowe State College (St. Louis, MO)
1862 LeMoyne-Owen College (Memphis, TN)
The history of Black colleges and universities dates back to 1837 when Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist from Philadelphia, started the Institute for Colored Youth to counter the prevailing practice of limiting or prohibiting the education of Blacks. Today that school is known as Cheyney University. Although the institute started out as a high school, it began offering its first degrees in the 1930's.
Other major HBCU related founding dates:
1854 - Ashmun Institute in Lincoln, Pennsylvania, an all-male college and the first institution in the world to provide higher education in the arts and sciences for Blacks (now called Lincoln University)
1856 - Wilberforce University in Ohio, affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, became the first co-educational college for Blacks
1867 - North Carolina's Barber-Scotia College in Concord, Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, and St. Augustine's College in Raleigh were all founded
1867 - MeHarry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, has trained more than one-third of the Black physicians and dentists practicing in the U.S. today
1887 - Spelman College in Atlanta, is the nation's oldest liberal arts college for Black women
1881 - Tuskegee University was founded by Booker T. Washington in Tuskegee, Alabama
Howard University is a historically black university in Washington, D.C. Howard was established in 1867 by congressional order and named after Oliver O. Howard. Notable alumni include Toni Morrison, Thurgood Marshall, Ossie Davis, Debbie Allen, Claude Brown and Phylicia Rashad.
looking for a pro bono dentist in missouri, arkansas, memphis, Tn.?
Q. Daughter needs braces I need to find a pro bono dentist.
A. Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs. This may be your best choice, because most do not consider "need of braces" suitable for pro bono treatment.
If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
If worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs. This may be your best choice, because most do not consider "need of braces" suitable for pro bono treatment.
If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
If worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
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