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Jammin' with the Jentz! Dr. Voller played with the Jentz band this past year for almost 500 people at the Days Inn in Butler Pa. It's their 15th year doing this gig at the Inn.
This nice comment is from a happy client who resides about 4 hours north of us... When I examine your work closely I am really quite amazed at what you were able to do to get my "bite adjusted" by building up the lower teeth. You integrated your hands-on experience, knowledge, materials and procedure to accomplish what the lab was, apparently, unable to do for you. There has to be a tremendous amount of planning and actual activity that you have to accomplish even before the client comes into the office, that really isn't apparent to the client. Being in your chair and having you work on me for nearly eight hours made me fully aware of all your efforts to get me back to having a good set of teeth - so necessary to support a healthy lifestyle. Thanks. - Al
Dr. Voller and Dr. Jim Boyd, the developer of the revolutionary NTI, a migraine headache treatment appliance (see www.headachehope.com, or www.nti-tss.com), have been friends for several years. Recently they had a chance to get together at the ACE/Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics meeting on Marco Island. Dr. Boyd is an extremely smart and talented dentist, and one of Dr. Voller's most favorite mentors!

Dr. Voller just returned from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry annual convention in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was appointed as a "scout" by ACE/Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. While there, Dr. Voller's duties were to scout several of the dental lecturers who presented at the convention. Additionally, Dr. Voller was invited to a dinner sponsored by Discus Dental Corporation. This corporation is owned by Dr. Bill Dorfman (seen in the picture) from the acclaimed ABC network television program, "Extreme Makeover." While at the dinner, Dr. Voller had the chance to meet several of the past presidents of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and several other well respected dental practitioners and dental suppliers.

Local Dentist Attains Fellowship

Dr. Raymond J. Voller of Kittanning was recently awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics on Marco Island in Florida. Dr. Voller had to take a verbal and written test, consisting of questions from many different dental disciplines. In addition he was required to present several finished esthetic dental treatments to a board of examiners in order to receive the award. It takes several months to prepare for the exams and before and after photographs of the treated cases must pass stringent standards in order to be eligible for Fellowship in the Academy. His received the lighted laser etched glass award during the awards ceremony at the annual genr8tionext dental meeting. His award was presented to him by the spokesperson for the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics, Ms. Jennifer Wallace, who was Miss Louisiana 2001. Dr. Voller was one of 26 Fellows inducted into the Academy. Information about the Academy can be seen at www.facethechallenge.com.

Dr. Voller also was recently chosen to be on the faculty of the ACE/Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics digital dental photography program given several times per year throughout the United States. The faculty consists of several of the most well-known innovators of dental digital photography, including Drs. Tony Soileau, Tom Hedge and Mike Maroon.

His next course will be given at Foxwoods Connecticut in October of this year.

More information can be seen at ACEsthetics.com.

Dr. Voller Nominated as Clinical Instructor at the ACE/Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics Digital Photography Programs

Congratulations to Dr. Mike Barr & Dr. Ray Voller for being nominated to Clinical Instructor's at the ACE/Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics Digital Photography Programs!

Mike & Ray have shown excellent photographic skills and are wonderful teachers. We're excited to have them as part of the team and look forward to working with them in the future!

Both Mike & Ray will be at the ACE/Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics Digital Photography Program in Foxwoods from October 21-23, 2004. Call Pete Maroon at 866.888.4369 for details & registration for this exciting program!

Dr. Mike Maroon
Co-Founder, ACE/Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics
ACEsthetics.com

Implant News & Views

by Dr. Ray Voller

With the array of continuing education coursers that are available today to the dental practitioner, it is amazing how so few dentists think “out of the box.” The use of implants is a prime example of how, as dentists, we “stick to what we see others do that works.” In addition, as materials and techniques continue to evolve, the profession focuses more attention to esthetics and the elimination of metal in the smile zone.

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Dr. Voller "Aligns" His Practice Dr. Ray Voller of Kittanning has recently been certified by the Align Technologies Corporation in the use of Invisalign. Invisalign technology is a breakthrough in orthodontics and utilizes a series of custom-made removable invisible aligners to gradually align crooked teeth. clients wear each set of aligners for a minimum of two weeks each until the desired results are achieved. learn more...

All That Jazz

Many of our clients are already aware that Dr. Voller has a tremendous number of interesting pursuits outside of dentistry. Most 'notably', he's an 'instrumental' part of the 'GenR8ers' all-dental musical group made up of 15 dental professionals from all over North America. Dr. Voller has played guitar, sung vocals, and served as musical director for the group as they've performed at dental and non-dental functions throughout the United States. Their next 'gig' will be in Miami next Spring.

Dr. Voller has also been a member of the Jentz Band, a well-known musical group that has performed in the tri-state area for over 30 years. Dr. Voller has played guitar, keyboard, and done vocals with the band for over 30 years. If you're interested in finding out more about their upcoming performances, contact them by visiting the Web site at thejentzband.com.

Beyond the Call of Duty

Dr. Voller is also an extremely active, interested member of our community. He's a board member of the Fort Armstrong Folk Festival, where he serves as the entertainment chairman and assisted in their web page design. He is also a member of the Kittanning YMCA; he's volunteered with the Riverfront Commission to help design and implement the construction of Kittanning's Riverfront Park.

Market Street gets trim, just a little off the top

An article from the "Leader Times" including Dr. Voller's involvement with his hometown of Kittanning.

KITTANNING — A detail of townspeople picked up their pruning shears, sharpened their saws and climbed their ladders in an effort to shape up the shade trees along Market Street yesterday.
By the time the aristocrat pear tree branches had hit the sidewalks,shoppers could see the store signs again, were no longer banging their heads on the low hangingbranches and could admire a beautiful tree-lined view of the downtown business area.

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