Events/Seminars
May 2008:
Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry Meeting
Dr. Gillespie recently attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's (AACD) 24th Annual Scientific Session, Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2008. read more
May 2008: Help for Slavic Residents
For the past several years, Dr. Gillespie, Donna, and Rebecca have given an evening over to helping our local Slavic residents. read more/view photos
March 2008: Colene Appears in Leading Dental Magazine
Colene House, RDH, just won’t let her pen cool down! She has now been published twice in the last three months in Dental Economics magazine, the nation’s leading business journal for the dental profession! The latest article is entitled The True Meaning of TEAM and discusses the importance—and reward—of developing and maintaining good relationships in the office. Check out the link below for the entire article! Congratulations—again—Colene! read article
March 2008: Dr. Rick Dimsdale
: A Plan 2 Years in the Making
Several changes have occurred in our practice over the last couple of years and I would like to take the opportunity to bring you up-to-date as the winds of change are blowing again! read more
February 2008: Gillespie Crew Seals Sandhill/Venable
Part of our yearly volunteerism effort includes participating in the Eblen Foundation’s Sealant Program. This multi-week project involves placing dental sealants on 2nd grade students... read more
January 2008: Asheville: A Photographic Portrait
The first high-quality coffee-table book about our great city has been published! Our practice is proud to be featured in such a publication. read more/view cover
November 2007: Colene Appears in Leading Dental Magazine
Colene House, who has been practicing dental hygiene for 36 years (almost 20 of those in our office!) has just been published in Dental Economics magazine, the nation’s leading business journal for the dental profession! Her article is entitled Whatever it Takes and relates some of Colene’s humorous experiences in successfully enrolling her patients to practice good home care effectively. Please follow the link below to read her wonderful article in its entirety! Congratulations, Colene! read article
August 2007: Dr. Nigel Morgan Arrives!
As originally planned, Dr. Lambert has left our practice to take over his father-in-law's practice in Waynesville. We are excited for him and wish him the best in his new endeavor! In his place, Dr. Nigel Morgan has joined our practice to continue the same level of care and expertise you expect from us. read entire welcome letter (PDF)
April 2007: Slavic Dental Clinic
In April, Donna, Rebecca, and Dr. Gillespie volunteered an evening to help provide dental treatment for some of our local Slavic population. read more/view photos
March 2007: Honduras Presentation at Ira B. Jones Elementary
At the request of Principal Marsha Lipe, Dr. Gillespie and his amigo, physician Dr. Rob Anderson, gave a presentation of their Honduras excursions to the K - 5 th grade classes of Ira B. Jones Elementary School. The school is a participant in Empty Bowls , a fundraising and awareness program for the fight against hunger, and needed a few health professionals to show the kids the connection between health and nutrition. Created several years ago by an art teacher, the program involves the students handcrafting bowls of pottery, then selling them for donations which will be sent on to help fund the feeding of those in need. Drs. Gillespie and Anderson showed photos of their several trips to Honduras to convey that many of the health problems in the third world have their origin in the lack of proper nutrition and clean drinking water. read more/view photos
February 2007: Children’s Dental Health Month
It was that time again, and Donna corralled us in the direction of the main campus of the A-B Tech Dental Clinic. read more/view photos
January 2007: Dr. Gillespie Receives Fellowship
Dr. Gillespie has received his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). The ICOI was founded in 1972 by a group of innovative clinicians who believed dental implants were an alternative to removable dentures. Devoted to providing implant education to the entire dental team to better serve its patients, the ICOI is not only the world’s largest dental implant organization, but is also the world’s largest provider of continuing dental implant education, with members in more than 80 countries. As the global leader in implant education, the ICOI is an association of general dentists, specialists, researchers and industry representatives.
October 2006: Lecture to North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement
In mid-October, Dr. Gillespie lectured at the UNCA Reuter Center's College for Seniors on the topic of Oral and Systemic Health: Exploring the Connection. read more/view photos
September 2006:
Graduation from World-Renowned Implant Institute
At the end of September, Dr. Gillespie graduated from the world-renowned Misch International Implant Institute, co-sponsored by Temple University, one of the country's oldest and most well-respected dental schools. The Misch Institute's unique approach to provide the most progressive and documented information and extensive hands-on experience has awarded its graduates with experiences they will use throughout their careers. The advanced implant surgical program completed by Dr. Gillespie is recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry and he will use this training to better serve our patients' surgical needs.
May 2006: Slavic Dental Clinic
Donna and Rebecca joined Dr. Gillespie one evening in May to help provide dental work for the needy Slavic people of Buncombe County. read more/view photos
March 2006: Sealants for School Children
In March, Dr Gillespie and a team of enthusiatic experts "descended" on A-B Tech to apply protective sealants on 2nd grade children from Weaverville Elementary School. Assistants and Hygienists gather together to give of their free time to help make sure these children have the opportunity to benefit from this priceless service.
Joining Dr. Gillespie were Rebecca, Yvette (accompanied by her daughter, Krista), Donna, Colene and Barbara. Together they helped to place almost 150 sealants on 52 super kids! What fun! In addition, our newest hygienist, Belinda, was there every other Friday during the Spring. What a trooper!
January 2006: Honduras Mission
In January, Dr. Gillespie, Donna and 25 other volunteers from Asheville spent a week in Honduras doing missions work. read more/view photos
October 2005: Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief
Dr. Gillespie and 10 friends traveled Gulfport, Mississippi, to perform disaster relief work for a week. read more/view photos
Facial Rejuvenation Seminar
September 2004 marked the month for Asheville’s First Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation Seminar at the Diana Wortham Theatre. read more/view photos
Asheville's Extreme Makeover
In August, 2003, Asheville had its own edition of the hit television
show, Extreme Makeover! read more/view photos
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