NEWSBULLETIN

Winter Issue 2020

PRESIDENTS MESSAGEcareers of dental assistants and advocate for the dental assistant profession. Topics of discussion involved matters of education, professional activities, credentialing, legislation, and accessibility and delivery of oral health care to the public.

Our Tenth District Trustee, Bonnie Marshall’s 3 year term of office expired and at the time of this writing there has been no volunteer from our 5 states to come forth to fill this capacity. President Rixse has appointed Cathy Roberts as Pro-tem to fill this position until a Tenth District member steps forward. Cathy has been involved with all aspects of the ADAA, both as officers and committee chairs. You will find a note from her within this publication.

The adoption of new rules for dentist, hygienists and dental assistants take affect January 1, 2020. If you are unfamiliar with what they are,

So much has happened since I last reported to you via our last winter issue of the News-bulletin.

On May 24, 2019, our ADAA President announced she was resigning her office as President. Per the ADAA Bylaws, President-Elect Robynn Rixse assumed the role of President. As always, ADAA remains committed to serving our membership. On behalf of our Executive Board, I have been in contact with Mrs. Rixse offering Oregon’s support and assistance as needed.

The 94th ADAA Annual Session was once again conducted via a Virtual Meeting. Representing Oregon were Linda Kihs, Mary Harrison, Kandra Luna and Lynn Murray. Delegates and Alternates take on the responsibility of representing their state associations and local societies in conducting the business of the association. The assignment was to fulfill our mission, advance the

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OREGONDENTAL ASSISTANTSASSOCIATION

Presidents Message ......................................1

ODAA Executive Officers ..........................2

News from the 10th District

Trustee Pro Tem .............................................2

Retiring Trustee ..............................................2

New Delegate Experience .........................3

Continuing Education Course Flyer ......4

Connect, Learn, Grow ..................................5

Tribute to Marcia Allen ................................6

News & Upcoming Events .........................7

Dental Assistants Recognition Week ....7

Mouthwash/Blood Pressure Alert ..........7

Oregon Board of Dentistry

Division 42 Rule Changes ..........................8

ADAA Annual Session

Delegates Report ..........................................9

Volunteer Efforts Free Dental Clinic......10

Oregon Board of Dentistry Report ........10

ODAA Community Involvement Project,

December 2019 .............................................11

A-MAZE-ing Message ..................................12

New to Board ..................................................12

Student Quote ................................................12

IN THIS ISSUE

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As I retire from three years of service as Tenth District Trustee I want to thank all the people who have made this job enjoyable and fun.

I would like to encourage each of you to become more involved with your professional association and encourage you to contact me at any time so we can work together to add new members and finds ways to strengthen membership in Oregon.

ADAA, our professional association, is once again working on new and exciting advancements. Please visit the web site (www.adaausa.org ) and see all the new ideas and awesome things that are happening.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Marshall. CDA, RDA, EFDA, EFODA, MADAA, BS

mgrammabuns@aol.com

503.209.8450

ODAA Executive Officers

RETIRING TRUSTEE

Linda Kihs, CDA, EFDA, OMSA, MADAAPresidentNewsbulletinBylaws & Manual of ProceduresOregon Board of DentistryRadiation Protection ServicesMembership

Mary Harrison, CDA, EFDA, EFODA, FADAAVice PresidentLegislativeBudget and FinanceOregon Board of Dentistry

Bonnie Marshall, CDA, EFDA, EFODA, AAS, MADAASecretary/TreasurerEducationNominatingStudent InvolvementOregon Board of Dentistry

Kandra Luna, CDA, EFDA, EFODAHistorian

Lynn Murray, M.Ed., CDA, EFDA, RFC, CPFDA, MADAAStudent Involvement

Ginny Jorgensen, CDA, EFDA, EFODACommunity InvolvementOregon Board of Dentistry

Jill Lomax, EFDA-RF, CDA, EdMConsortium Liaison

Dear Oregon ODAA Members,

I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Cathy Roberts and I have been appointed as the 10th District Trustee Pro Tem. I will be serving as your ADAA Trustee until we have a candidate from 10th District who would like to serve as Trustee. As always, I am happy to work with 10th District and proud to be serving the dental assistants in Oregon.

As we move through the year, I will be sending information and updates to your State President and keeping everyone up to date. Please watch for the ADAA Update and the ADAA Journal for information on the ADAA and the messages from our ADAA President Robynn Rixse.

I am also available to answer questions or help in anyway I can. You may contact me at cjradaa@aol.com any time. I look forward to working with all of you in the coming year.

NEWS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT TRUSTEE PRO TEM

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I would encourage you to review the Oregon Dental Practice Act. This can be found online or a hard copy will be available at the Oregon Dental Conference in April.

Are you and your office staff talking about administering vaccines? Oregon is the first state to allow dentists to offer any vaccination to patients of any age. On May 6, 2019, Governor Kate Brown signed into law Oregon House Bill 2220, which enables dentists to prescribe and administer vaccines following certain training requirements and criteria. Just two other states – Minnesota and Illinois – allow dentists to administer vaccines, but only to protect against the flu and only in adult patients.

Did you know that dental assistants in Oregon who are EFDA certified, and who have completed a Board approved course and passed the examination, can place retraction material subgingivally? The ODAA is excited to be offering such a course in February. Please notice the information and registration form within this publication.

Vice President, Mary Harrison has formulated great speakers and topics for the April Oregon Dental Conference. Something for everyone to learn from. I hope you will stop by the ODAA table and introduce yourself.

Dental Assistant Recognition Week will be here before we know it. I hope your office plans

something special because you all deserve to be recognized.

Last, but certainly not lease, is the announcement of two new members to the ODAA Executive Board. Lynn Murray served her first term as a delegate to the ADAA Annual Meeting and she will serve as a member of the Student Involvement Committee.

Jill Lomax began a one year sub-committee commitment as Consortium Liaison. We are thrilled to have both these ladies join the Executive Board.

As we pause and reflect on the year past, we will remember how much we have achieved. My thanks to our ODAA Board for their tireless efforts in all they have accomplished. And to you, our members, for the service and care you give to your patients.

Now, let’s move forward to the new year and see what we can accomplish in 2020.

~Blessings to all ~

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NEW DELEGATE EXPERIENCEThough I have been a member of the ADAA since 1995, I was new to the position of 10th District Delegate. It was with some nervousness that I began, however the members of the Executive Board of the ODAA warmly welcomed me. I feel so supported in this new endeavor, for which I am truly grateful! I am excited to begin this adventure.

I am fortunate to be on the Student Involvement Committee with such an experienced member such as Bonnie Marshall. She has graciously offered to come to Bend to present the benefits of ADAA membership to our dental assisting students at Central Oregon Community College. I am looking forward to working with such a seasoned veteran, and I can only hope someday to be of her caliber.Lynn Murray, M.Ed., CDA,

EFDA, RFC, CPFDA, MADAA

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ATTENTION: Expanded Function Dental Assistants

Gingival Retraction Cord Course

The Oregon Dental Assisting Association is pleased to offer a course designed for Expanded Function Dental Assistants who wish to expand their chairside knowledge and credentials. The Gingival Retraction Cord course is approved by the Oregon Board of Dentistry. This course meets the criteria adopted by the Oregon Board of Dentistry by providing lecture, typodont practice, a written exam, and instructions on how to complete the clinical portion in a dental office of the participant’s choosing. When: Saturday, February 29th, 2020

9:00am-1:00pm

Cost: Register prior to Feb. 1, 2020: $135 Register after Feb. 1, 2020: $150

Where: Broadway Commons

1200 Broadway St NE Salem, OR 97301 Room: 303

Day of Course: Instructor will provide all materials needed for course. Participants are welcome to bring specific cord packing instruments and cord that is used in their office. Dress: Casual dress with closed toed shoes.

About the Instructor: Jill Lomax, EFDA-RF, CDA, EdM

Jill Lomax is the Program Chair of the Dental Assisting Program at Chemeketa Community College in Salem and serves as a subcommittee member of the ODAA. Before becoming an educator, Jill worked as a chairside dental assistant in both a general and orthodontic office. She has her master’s degree in Adult Education from Oregon State University and truly enjoys working with students in pursuit of a rewarding career in dental assisting. Jill has been teaching retraction cord CE courses for the past three years and is passionate about life-long learning.

For Successful Completion:

Participants will be required to:

1. Pass a written exam at 85% 2. Place retraction cord on ten (10)

patients in a dental office of participant’s choosing under direct supervision of a dentist or hygienist within 90 days after course date.

A Certificate of Completion will be provided upon completion of both requirements.

To Register: Please send check or money order (made out to ODAA)

and a copy of EFDA certificate to:

Bonnie Marshall 13908 NE River Bend Rd. Battle Ground, WA 98604

Name: __________________________________Phone#:_________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________

Office Name & City: _______________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Spaceislimited.Registrationisonafirstcomefirstservebasis.Cancellationsmustbereceivedtwoweekspriortothecourseforconsiderationofarefund.

TheopinionsexpressedbythespeakerdonotnecessarilyreflecttheopinionsoftheODAAExecutiveBoardMembers.

Questions: E-mail Bonnie Marshall at mgrammabuns@aol.com

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE FLYER

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The following Class schedule has been approved and ODAA is pleased to share the impressive speakers and courses planned for you.

Take a look and plan to sign up for one or all of our courses.Enjoy another great year at the Oregon Dental Conference

Time Speaker Name Course Title

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Sam Bae, DDS, MD Sleep Disordered Breathing

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Daniel Petrisor, DMD, MD, FACS

Simultaneous Bone Augmentation and Implant Placement: My Experience

with the AlloGraft Bone Ring

1:30 PM – 4:30 PMDaniel Petrisor, DMD,

MD, FACS

James Kratochvil, III, DDS

Oral & Oropharyngeal Cancer Update: From Diagnosis to Discharge

Time Speaker Name Course Title

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cynthia Durley, M.Ed., MBA (Facilitator)

Joanne Dawley, DDS

Michelle Lee, CPC

Hire and Retain the Right Dental Assistant for Your Practice

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Jen Hawley Price, MS (Facilitator)

Ginny Jorgenson, CDA, EFDA, EFODA, AAS

Michelle Lee, CPC

Game of Germs Student Clinic: Infection Control

THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020

FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2020

ODAA is excited again this year to have the Dental Assisting National Board and The DALE Foundation joining us! The main reason for this is to bring a special event for the dental assisting students here in Oregon. DANB is contracted with the Oregon Board of Dentistry and does all the dental certifications for Dental Assistants here in our state. .Please, feel free to seek them out with questions and to meet some very special people. We welcome all to stop at ODAA Booth

Please check in to oregondental.org/meeting

It is very exciting to help plan the ODAA Education for the Oregon Dental Conference. As ODAA's Vice President, I hope you enjoy your ODC Experience. Mary Harrison CDA, EFDA, EFODA. FADAA

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Tribute to Marcia AllenMarcia E. Allen passed away quietly at her home on October 17, 2019,

at the age of 96. She was born in Eugene, Oregon, on May 25, 1923,

to Andrew Brund, a Danish immigrant, and Grace Marsters Brund, a

native-born Oregonian.

Except for a brief time in high school, Marcia lived her entire life in

the Cottage Grove area. She married her high school sweetheart,

Boyd Allen, on September 19, 1941. They were both lifelong

members of the Methodist Church. She began playing the piano

for church when she was about 12 years old and continued for many

years. When the church purchased an organ, she learned to play it

magnificently, and played for weekly services and special events until

her retirement.

In addition to being active in the church for her entire life, Marcia was very

involved in the community. In 1958, she went to work as a dental assistant with

Dr. Dean Webb, and shortly after, with Dr. James Gant. She continued there, becoming a Certified

Dental Assistant in 1968, for over 17 years. In 1975 she was hired to teach classes in dental assisting

and dental hygiene at Lane Community College. Marcia became very involved with the Lane

County Dental Assistants Association and went on to become even more involved with the Oregon

Dental Assistants Association, in which she held numerous offices, including President in 1977-1978.

She was an Oregon delegate to 9 American Dental Assistants Association Conventions.

After retiring in 1980, she became an active member of the local historical society. She was the

coordinator for research volunteers for the Cottage Grove Survey and Inventory Project for the

National Historic Preservation Project. She was instrumental in preservation of the covered

bridges and other structures in the area and was a tour guide for local bus tours. The Cottage

Grove Historical Society’s research library is named the Marcia E. Allen Historical Society Library in

her honor. Among numerous other awards, in 2011, she received the Oregon Heritage Excellence

Award for her efforts toward historical preservation. She truly believed that “history that is not

written down is forgotten.”

Marcia and her husband Boyd had 5 children; Carol Jean, Judy (Harvey), Jim (Donna), Steve

(Earleine), and Cheri (Steve). She had 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-

grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Boyd, infant daughter Carol

Jean, grandson Scott, and great-granddaughter Madison.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements in the care of

Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR.

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January 25, 2020 Executive Board Meeting

February 29, 2020

Gingival Retraction Cord Course

March 1-7, 2020 Dental Assistants Recognition Week

March 7, 2020

Executive Board Meeting

April 2-4, 2020

Oregon Dental Conference

May TBA

Executive Board Meeting

DARW will take place March 1-7, 2020. The theme, "A 20/20

Dental Assistant - Looking Toward the Future", provides areas

to explore for recognition as we work with dental assisting

schools, dental associations, dental assisting associations and

other auxiliary groups. Our goal is to make the public and

our fellow professionals aware of the contribution that dental

assisting makes to the betterment of public health.

News

UpcomingEvents

&MOUTHWASH/BLOOD PRESSURE ALERT

New finding: After one week of using an oral rinse

containing the antiseptic chlorhexidine, which is used to fight

plaque and gingivitis, participants’ tongues had a decrease

in “friendly” bacteria that produce nitric oxide, a substance

that helps maintain normal blood pressure. In addition, their

systolic blood pressure increased significantly --by 5 mmHg

to 26 mmHg. Once the mouthwash

was stopped, NO-producing bacteria

in the mouth were replenished and

blood pressure returned to normal

after seven days.

DENTAL ASSISTANTS RECOGNITION WEEK (DARW)

(Nathan Bryan, PhD, adjunct professor of molecular and human genetics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.)

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Last spring at the Oregon

Board of Dentistry meeting

discussion regarding dental

assisting rule changes began.

The current rules, at that

time, included a pathway to

the Oregon Expanded Dental

Assistant Certificate for those

who graduate from a non-

CODA accredited program or

who have been trained

On-the-Job.

The pathway, created through

a series of DANB written exams

and an Oregon licensed dentist

endorsement skills checkoff

letter, had not been updated

for many years. Some of the

skills on the check-off list were

no longer performed routinely

because of new technology,

products and materials

available.

Recommendations were

made by the Oregon Dental

Assistants Association

(ODAA). The Oregon Board of

Dentistry President, Dr. Amy

Fine, assigned representatives

from ODAA and the Oregon

Commission on Dental

Accreditation (CODA) Program

Consortium instructors to a

work committee that would

develop specific changes to

the current rules for the board

members to review.

The work committee met

and agreed upon changes.

These changes were provided

to the Licensing Standards

Competency Committee who

approved them and forwarded

them on to the

Rules committee.

The final recommendations

were sent to the board

members who approved

and voted to accept them at

the October OBD meeting.

These rule changes will be

implemented January 2020.

Some of the highlights:

1. Under 818-042-0040,

Prohibited Acts, it is no

longer a Prohibited Act for

a dental assistant to take

final impressions and the

assistant is not required to

hold an Oregon EFDA.

2. Under 818-042-0070,

Expanded Function Dental

Assistants (EFDA) (5) Place

and remove matrix retainers

from alloy and composite

to any type of direct

restorations.

3. Under 818-042-0070,

Expanded Function Dental

Assistants (EFDA (10)

Perform all aspects of teeth

whitening procedures has

been stricken from the rule.

4. Under 818-042-0080,

Certification – Expanded

Function Dental Assistant

(EFDA) (2) (b) Certification

of Radiologic Proficiency

(OAR 818-042-0060);

and passage of the

Oregon Basic, Infection

Control (ICE) or Certified

Dental Assisting (CDA)

examination and the

Expanded Function Dental

Assistant examination,

or equivalent successor

examinations, administered

by the Dental Assisting

National Board, Inc. (DANB),

or any other testing entity

authorized by the Board.

5. The certification by a

licensed dentist that the

applicant has successfully

performed skills has

changed. Most of the skills

on the endorsement form

have been reduced in

number of check-offs or

removed.

See the final changes at this link:

https://www.oregon.gov/

dentistry/Documents/Public_

Packet_20191025_Board_

Meeting.pdf

OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY DIVISION 42 RULE CHANGES

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The 2019 virtual annual meeting was very successful so it was decided the 2020 annual session would

again be virtual. Upon request of the 2018 House of Delegates, the 2019 Annual Session was held

during the fall.

Representing Oregon was our own Bonnie Marshall, Tenth District Trustee. Linda Kihs, Mary Harrison,

Kandra Luna and Lynn Murray as delegates. In order for state organizations to be eligible to have

delegates, the organization must be compliant with ADAA and IRS regulations. This includes an

updated officer list, Bylaws and IRS filings.

All delegates were registered by Central Office and all documents and instructions were obtained by

them as well: Agendas for the 1st and 2nd House of Delegates, candidate information, Conference

Rules, Delegate Handbook, detailed timeline of events, proposed amendments, motion forms,

instructions on how to test our computer system for GoToWebinar and etc.

The ADAA Update of 2019-2020 officers are:

• President, Robynn Rixse, BS, CDA, EFDA, MADAA

• President Elect, Betty Fox, AS, CD, RDA, FADAA

• Vice President, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, CDIA, CDSO, MADAA

• Secretary, Jill Day, MPH, LD, RD, CDA, CPDA, CRFDA

• Immediate Past President, Natalie Kaweckyj, LDARF, CDA, CDPMA, COA, COMSA, CPFDA,

CRFDA, MADAA, BA

At the present time Tenth District is without a Trustee to represent Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho

and Montana. It is anticipated that the President will appoint someone.

New Short Term Medical Coverage is now available to ADAA members. Also, New PPO Dental plan

and New VSP Vision Savings. Contact ADAA for more and complete information.

Needing education? Don’t forget, all educational programs provided by the ADAA are free of charge

to ADAA members.

Are you ready for the next step in your career? Recognized standards of professional achievement,

Fellowship and Mastership in ADAA offer a coveted level of professional recognition.

ADAA ANNUAL SESSION DELEGATES REPORT

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In our “Keeping-in-Touch” publication, I have talked several times about the benefits of volunteering and helping those that are less fortunate with their dental needs.

Salem Free Dental Clinic had a great November, as reported by Judi Imig, RN, Dental Coordinator. 77 people received dental care: 53 patients, 24 hygiene and 100 teeth extracted. Mrs. Imig is grateful and thanks all the dentists, staff and volunteers for their service.

Additional assistance is needed however:

• A few dental assistants that are able to volunteer regularly once or twice a month.

• A Spanish interpreter that is willing to volunteer once a week and assist in making phone calls so the Spanish population can be seen in a more timely manner.

• A periodontist that would be willing to provide services to patients, once or twice a year.

• Dentists that would be willing to provide low cost root canals and crowns for our patients.

Interested parties may contact the Dental Coordinator at 503-990-8772 or by e-mail judi@salemfreeclinics.org.

Mary Harrison CDA, FEDA, EFODA,FADAA

The Oregon Board of Dentistry holds meetings every other month.

I would invite you to view the Boards Web site to see members and meeting dates, This site is new and has an answer to all your questions...

www.oregondentistry.org

Your welcome to attend a Board meeting at any time. Check for future dates.

Each meeting has available to you, a meeting packet with information that will be discussed at that particular meeting.

I have been attending meetings for many years. I have met and worked with many of the boards (terms for members are 3 year terms with a renewal, appointed by the Governor). I am serving on several of the Boards Committees. It

is an honor to be trusted by both the ODAA and the OBD.

As a Dental Assistant it is important for you to know your duties and rights as an assistant. Please look at the Rules that have been updated and will go into effect January 1st. The updates have to do with duties, pathways to receive certificates and the way to move forward in your role as a Dental Assistant.

You will find another report Ginny has written and reported on the way the changes were adopted.

Never be afraid to contact the Board office with a question. The Board is your friend! They sure have been a friend of mine!

If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call 971-219-1144.

VOLUNTEER EFFORTS FREE DENTAL CLINIC

OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY REPORT

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As the holiday season approached ODAA decided helping a “family in need” is how we would like to support the community.

So many families struggle just paying their bills from month to month that when the holidays arrive there is little or no extra. ODAA wanted to lessen the stress for a family by providing food for a special holiday meal and gifts to help brighten Christmas morning.

We chose to contact the Canby Kiwanis Club who has offered a helping hand in the local area and in the world since 1938. The Kiwanis International motto is: “Serving the Children of the World.”

This program serves residents who live within the boundaries of the Canby School District and who are not receiving assistance from another holiday program. They coordinate with the county-wide Clackamas Compassion in Action to ensure that everyone in the county gets the help they need.

ODAA was provided a name of a family of five; the parents and 3 small girls ages 2 to 11.

It was fun to shop and wrap the gifts of toys and clothes.

President Linda Kihs and Community Involvement Chair, Ginny Jorgensen, delivered a food basket and the gifts on Monday, December 23rd to a very appreciative family who we hope will enjoy their 2019 Christmas just a little more because of our contribution.

ODAA COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROJECT DECEMBER 2019

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NEW TO BOARD

STUDENT QUOTE

Greetings! My name

is Jill Lomax and I am

honored to be the first

Liaison for the Community

College Dental Assisting

Educator's Consortium.

This position was created

to enhance the information

and professional

relationships between the

ODAA and the Consortium

which represents six CODA

accredited dental assisting

programs across the state.

I am currently the Program

Chair for the Dental

Assisting Program at

Chemeketa Community

College. If there is one

thing I know for sure in the

short time I have served in

this position, it is that there

is a great deal of passion

for the dental assisting

profession shared by

many! I look forward to a

great year ahead working

with both the Consortium

and the ODAA as we

work toward some

common goals.

"I'm very thankful to Bonnie, for making the trip to come speak with us. She had a lot

of things to share and her willingness to include students in the

goings on of the ADAA, makes me excited and hopeful for my

future career. I didn't realize there were things that, as a student, I

would be able to participate in. Having a welcome, open invitation

to meetings and volunteer work means that I can start to build a

network now before I've even left school, and that head start is

invaluable. I'm grateful for all of the opportunities that are available

to me and my fellow classmates, and to see the effort put forth

by members of the ADAA to include us, only solidifies the choice I

made when I decided to go into dental assisting.

Thank you, Bonnie!"

-Kate Hammelman, Chemeketa Dental Assisting Class of 2020

©2012, American Dental Association. All Rights Reserved.

A-MAZE-ing MessageThere is a message hidden in the tooth. Start at the star and follow the arrows.

Write down the letters on the spaces below as you come to them. A smile means the end of a word. The next letter starts a new word.

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