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HINTS
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Spurgeon W. Webber. D.D.S.
Spurgeon Webber 1
Preventive Dentistry
The rapidly developing emphasis on preventive
..dentistry.has ledJd.anexamination of pattems of the
use of professional dental services in" the* Umtetf.
States. While more people than ever before are going_
to dentists for the care they need, overall usage of
available dental services still remains low in
comparison to other health services.
In general, studies show there are four important
variables that determine who visits the dentist: age,
race, education and occupational status.
People between the ages of 14 and 24 years have the
highest percentage of professional dental care.
Children under 14 years, and adults over 24, use
dental services significantly less.
According to several studies, whites tend to make
more frequent visits to the dentist than non-whites,
and usually receive more preventive treatments]
such as cleanings, preventive evaluation examina
tions, etc,...
The educational background seems to have a.
significant impact on use of available dental services.
There seems to be a direct relationship between the
amount of education and usage.
But seemingly, the most important variable in
dental care utilization is occupational status; pro
bably because the occupation is directly related to the
amount of money available to spend for dental health
services.
The implication of low dental care frequency is that
the public, for the most part, does not place as much
importance on dental care as it does on overall health
care. This is a misconception since all health care is
of equal importance in the long run consideration.
Increases in professional dental care usage can
only occur with increased public awareness of the
necessity for it. Preventive dentistry can definitely
decrease the incidence of periodontal and other
diseases, and ultimately decrease the need for
restorative services.
Alltime American Songbook
Celebrates American Popular Muac
I he Alltime American Song
book,” a three-hour special fea
turing top music stars performing
America’s best-loved popular
songs, premieres On Center in
March as part of Festival, public
television's ^annual membership
and fundraising campaign. Hosted
by Dinah Shore, “The Alltime
American Song book" is a tribute to
American classics, from Tin Pan
Alley to Hollywood. The repertoire
was chosen by a select 10-member
panel, co-chaired by noted record
-ing-authority and producer George .
T. Simon and New York Times
music critic John S. Wilson. ^Fhe
program airs Saturday, March 20
at 8 p.m. On Center Channe 158.
’Dinah Shore will be joined by a
cast of well-known performers,
including pop and folk singer Judy
Collins, Las Vegas headliner Ser
gio Franchi, jazz vocalist Johnny
-Hartman, -Broadway star Larry
Kert, stage and recording artst
Melba Moore, pop singer Kenny
Rankin, the Mitcbell-Ruff Jazz
Duo and legendary song stylist
Bobby Short. Music for the special
will be arranged and conducted by
Glenn Osser.
.The..stars will perform classics
by such composers as Cole Porter,"
Rogers, Lorenz Hart and Oscar
Hammerstein II. Fans will recog
nize such favorites as “Stardust,”
“Where or When,” “My Funny
Valentine,” “Sophisticated
Ladies” and “Embraceable You.”
all time 10 Best” performed in a
rousing grand finale.
“The Alltime American Song
book" was taped before a live
audience in the Grand Ballroom of
the New York Statler Hotel. The
program is produced by Jack
...?®I5.*M,.._®.nd...Jihn_ Adams, pro
ducers of the musical public te
It vision hit, "The Fifties
Moments to Remember."
tenter To Present Special Verson —
Of “Brideshead Revisited”
“Brideshead Revisited,” the
most popular dramatic series in
public television history, will air
this week in a special two-hour
version on “Great Performances.”
The presentation, which includes
episodes nine and ten of the 11
part series, airs Monday, March 22
..at ap.m. Qn.Center Channel 58.
In episode nine, Charles Ryder is
traveling with his wife Celia on a
luxury liner from New York to
London when he encounters Julia.
As the.ship heads into an Atlantic
storm, and Celia lies sick in her
cabin, Charles and Julia plunge
into a love affair. Back in London,
Charles tells Celia that their mar
riage is over, and with Julia,
returns once again to Brideshead,
where they are welcomed by a
complacent Rex Mottram.
In episode ten, Charles and
Julia, lovers for two years, are at
Brideshead making plans to marry
when Julia’s brother Bridey ac
cuses her of immoral behavior -
an insult which drives her into a
passionate outpouring of Catholic
guilt. Cordelia returns from the
Spanish Civil War bringing the last
news of Sebastian.
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Since its premiere in January,
“Brideshead Revisited" has gar
nered the highest nationwide
ratings of any PBS dramatic
series, and has received nearly
unanimous critical acclaim. The
series, an adaptation of Evelyn
Waugh’s most popular and suc
cessfuj novel, tells the story of
Charles 'Ryder,' a’ j^aiWtfcf ’ WfihSh”
Alice
To have a new nose or not? That
is the question Mel asks himself,
and everyone else, as he undergoes
surgery for a deviated septum, on
“Alice,” Sunday, March 21 at 9
p.m. on WBTV, Channel 3.
Even though most of the gang
tell Mel of tbeir gerat fondness for
his pendulous proboscis, he’s tired
of all the "nose-calling” and de
cides to go for the small banana.
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life becomes intertwined with a
wealthy, aristocratic English
family, the Marchmains. The
series stars Jeremy Irons as
Charles, Anthony Andrews as
Sebastian, Claire Bloom as Lady
Marchmain, Sir Laurence Olivier
as Lord Marchmain, and Sir John
Gielgud as Ryder’s reclusive
"father.
Children’s Theatre
“I Sincerely Doubt That This Old
House Is Very Haunted" will be
presented at the Children’s The
atre March 26-28 and April 2-4
Performances will be at 7:30 p m
on Friday, 1 p.m. on Saturday and
1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday
Tickets, when available, are $2 at
the door.
The cast is made up of 25 aeed
0-17 years.
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From The Wiz
Friday, March 26, 1982 - 8:30 p.m.
THE C™£FLOTTE PARK CENTER
TH KETS MAY BE PURCHASED
n . . 'T THE KOI.I.OWIM; LOCATIONS:
Dalebrook Pharmacy 2504 Beatties Ford Road
Charles Barber Shop 2212 Statesville Ave. Fairyland
I)ay Care Center - 232 West Kingston Ave
Tickets will be purchased at this location only March
King^rivT” 8 m ' * P m Park CCnter’ 310 N0rth
INFORMATION CALL: 374-2462 525-4631
-General Admission: $2.00 - $3.00 At Door
Stage Area: $4.00 - $5.00 At Door
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