Summer / Fall 2008
Elkins Location
Dr. Larry obtained a building at 200 RANDOLPH AVENUE, SOUTH in Elkins. Our new (and hopefully permanent) location in Elkins is on the corner of South Randolph and Graham, and was completely remodeled during the summer of 2008. Dr. Larry did a lot of the work to redesign the building on weekends. And staff helped mightily. Now we’re very near the Kroger and the McDonalds, and just down the street from Hardees. Actually, the office is only a few doors from the intersection of Routes 219, 250, 33, 92 and 55. It’s a very busy place.
This picture is BEFORE the remodel. Hopefully the web guru guys will have the AFTER pics on here SOON!!!
The Elkins office is going to emphasize braces, cosmetics, and dentures retained by implants, with the possibility of adding more services as time goes on. So, if you feel the need to have straighter, more beautiful, or replacement teeth, we’ll be glad to see you. Hopefully you will be able to visit the new digs very soon. Come and visit!
Exciting New (LIFE CHANGING) Services
Miniature Dental Implants (MDI’s) are now easily used to hold loose dentures or partials in place, allowing upper dentures to be made without the palate (roof of the mouth) covered. They REALLY help stabilize lower dentures, and at the same time, help prevent bone loss. These mini-wonders can also have crowns or bridges placed on them, so you can really have your missing teeth replaced, and now you can do it in several ways.
New Promotion
How about this? You will receive an 8x10 full face photo free if you come in for orthodontic records and mention this promotion. The photo will be delivered at your consultation appointment. If you have ever been interested in braces, now’s the time. Just tell the staff you want an extra photo taken for your free 8x10.
Continuing Education AND Teaching
Dr. Larry continues to study and has every intention of becoming a better dentist every year. (So far, so good). Dr. Larry attends a seminar with the faculty of the University of North Carolina for one week every year. There he studies prosthodontics and implants primarily, but also attends classes on surgery, root canals, practice management and other topics. (Prosthodontics is the practice of replacing missing teeth using partial and complete dentures, implants, and bridges.)
Dr Schoonover is also involved in giving seminars across the country on 3M-Espe (formerly IMTEC) MINI DENTAL IMPLANTS. Dr. Larry is a particular enthusiast for these mini-implants in that they are more economical than their full-sized counterparts, and they can be placed and used in a remarkably short time. After their very simple placement, healing is very fast. Dr. Larry has been using these in his practice since 2005. Additionally, 3M-Espe implants are the very same ones for which Dr. Larry has advocated research at WVU and UNC.
Teaching locations at which Dr. Larry spoke recently:
Mini Surgical Residencies 02/26/10 and 05/21/10 with doctors from the Eastern US observing live surgery at the Clendenin WV office.
Other seminars: 03/06/10 Dallas 04/17/10 Little Rock 04/24/10 Richmond 10/02/10 Louisville 11/12/10 Charlotte
Upcoming lectures are scheduled in 2011 in: St. Louis, MO Albuquerque, NM Nashville, TN Louisville, KY Huntsville, AL Memphis, TN and Jackson, MS
Dr. Larry really feels honored to be able to share his knowledge with other doctors so their patients can also benefit from the great work Dr. Schoonover has done with MINI-DENTAL IMPLANTS.
Dr. Larry also continues to study the latest techniques in Infection Control, which is an important subject area in today's changing world. As a matter of fact, Dr. Larry has taught the subject on several occasions both here in the USA and abroad. Can you tell that lifelong learning is a habit of his? That's why they call it "Continuing Education".
Research
Dr. Larry continues to suggest research to 3M-Espe, the world leader and major manufacturer of mini-dental implants (MDI’s). They have considered planning research at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV and at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Larry is very proud to have been involved in this project, as it has the potential to help thousands of patients.
Fun!!
Let's put Dr. Larry in the White House!
Dr. Larry and his family were guests of the Bush administration for a personal tour of the White House in Washington, DC. Though pictures were not allowed inside, the tour included the oval office, the situation room, the cabinet meeting room, and the White House dining room. The Rose Garden was beautiful, and the West Wing in its entirety was filled with history and art that was breathtaking. The press room was really neat, 'cause we've all seen it on television.
While in the D.C. area, the family also visited Arlington Cemetery, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the WWII and Vietnam Memorials, and the Women's Memorial. What an honor it was to see the memorials to our nation's patriots. Truly, Dr. Larry was moved by the experience. But..you know him....he had to get a little playful too.
That's him in front of the Washington Monument in a photo taken by his niece Samantha.
Oh, and if you wonder how Dr. Larry managed to get this tour INSIDE the White House, it was because his sister-in-law Karen Evans was the nation's administrator for E-Government and Information Technology. She was appointed to her position by President George W. Bush and worked inside the White House complex. Dr. Larry is really proud even if he doesn't understand most of what the government does.
Yeah, USA!!!
Beach Bum...
Dr. Larry and his family try to get together every year at the beach! Isn't it great fun to play in the water and soak some rays? Sunsets and sunrises are always spectacular, and some of the storms are so very cool. Walking along the beach barefoot (or in flip flops... ;-) looking for seashells and enjoying the fresh air and exercise is just the greatest. But be careful..take the SPF sunscreen. It always pays to be safe......and SMILE.
Motorcycle Mania
You might not realize that Dr. Larry has always enjoyed motorcycles. During 2007 he obtained his current bike, a Suzuki Marauder 805cc. He loves to take it for rides among the beautiful scenic roadways of WV. The curves, the mountains, the rivers and streams...heck, what is not to love?
