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Dentist Guest Lectures in Forensic Class
November 01st 2017 by Dee Loflin
Following a guest lecture about forensic odontology on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Poplar Bluff High School, local dentist Dr. Eric Blaich took the opportunity to provide career advice to students.
“Do something you like, don’t go for money,” said Blaich, who works for the Dental Arts Group, a family practice spanning three generations. “Look at whether that career field’s growing.”
The PBHS alumnus advised the juniors and seniors in Kathy Miller’s forensic science class to seek job shadow opportunities and internships so they may be able to “find out for free” what career field they are passionate about prior to choosing a major, if they are college-bound.
While he does not suggest that forensic odontology is a lucrative profession, Blaich discussed the integral role such a specialist can play during catastrophic events involving mass casualties. Forensic odontology is the identification of human remains based on dental records or the application of dental science in legal investigations
Teeth are the hardest structure in the body, Blaich pointed out. He noted that identifying an individual by his or her teeth may be used as a last resort if, for example, the person was a fire victim. “Teeth are kind of like snowflakes,” said Blaich, “every set is different.
While a dental record must legally be kept on file for five years, digital cloud storage allows archives to go back much further today, Blaich said. The oldest discovered filling dates back 13,000 years.
Earlier in the month, education consultant Bridget Jackson of the Missouri Department of Conservation visited Miller’s class to introduce students to her cadaver dog, Addie.
Pictured: Senior Hunter Goble volunteers to have an impression made of his teeth.
Photo and article submitted by Tim Krakowiak, Communications/Marketing Director, Poplar Bluff R-I School District
Last Updated on November 01st 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8vm/Dentist-Guest-Lectures-in-Forensic-Class
Southwest Elementary Students Earn Positive Office Referral Certificates
October 31st 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors first and second grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates for week of October 23, 2017.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Front row from left to right: Kylee Anderson, Gracie Edwards, John Parker Tarbutton, Kennedy Essner, Eli Earnheart
Back row from left to right: Carsen Jones, Olivianna Hester, Maddilyn Childers, Ava Clark, Mason Spencer, Ronie Taylor
Last Updated on October 31st 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8uv/Southwest-Elementary-Students-Earn-Positive-Office-Referral-Certificates
S.W. Elementary Students Earn Positive Bus Referral Certificates
October 31st 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honored four students with Positive Bus Referral certificates.
Each student showed great character on the school bus for the month and are nominated by their bus driver.
Each student received a certificate and a free gift certificate for a taco from Taco Bell.
Front row from left to right: Jazlyn Frederick and Gabrielle Edwards.
Back row from left to right: Addilyn Williams, Addison Calvert, and Braxton Graves.
Last Updated on October 31st 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8v0/SW-Elementary-Students-Earn-Positive-Bus-Referral-Certificates
Kindergarten Students Earn Positive Office Referral Certificates
October 31st 2017 by Dee Loflin
Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors kindergarten students with Positive Office Referral certificates for week of October 23, 2017.
This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN at Southwest Elementary in Dexter.
Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.
Front row from left to right: Collin Dobbs, Shiloh McIntire, Carson Clark, Trenton Petzoldt, and Lane Sadler.
Back row from left to right: Chloe McBroom, Justin Cecil, Makinlee Smith, and Grayson Lebeau.
Last Updated on October 31st 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8v1/Kindergarten-Students-Earn-Positive-Office-Referral-Certificates
Bernie Kindergarten Students Earn Positive Office Referrals
October 30th 2017 by Dee Loflin
Bernie, Missouri - Kellie Owens, Bernie R-12 School District has announced the students who received Positive Office Referrals for week October 23, 2017
Students who earn such an honor also received a Subway Sandwich Gift Card and a POR Certificate.
These students were referred for displaying positive behavior!
Each student who receives a positive office referral also receives a certificate for a free meal to Subway!
SJ Lundy is a Kindergartner in Mrs. Williams’ class. Ms. Alicia referred SJ for using great manners on the bus.
Aviana Davis is a Kindergartner in Mrs. Mayberry’s class. Mrs. Garner referred Aviana for using great manners.
Last Updated on October 30th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v8uq/Bernie-Kindergarten-Students-Earn-Positive-Office-Referrals
