Okemah MCN Dental Clinic update

• Dental Clinic utilizes technical and human resources

 Sandra Peters

MCN Health Systems

Health Division computer technicians set up the computer programs and phone systems so that staff would be operable for appointments and scheduling August 17th. With state-of-the-art equipment and six dental station chairs the facility has room for growth.

The new clinic also has two operatory areas,   an X-ray room, an on-site lab and a patient consultation room. Paid for with third-party billing funds from the Health Division, the facility is a beautiful addition to the City of Okemah on the corner of Columbia and 16th Street.

The interior design is Tuscan-themed and includes Okemah’s Historical Society and private collection photographs and prints. Publicly-never-seen-before portraits depict Okemah’s early Indian Territorial days and Oklahoma statehood scenes were painstakingly chosen to heighten the sense of Muscogee history and awareness in the waiting areas.

The clinic offers a number of routine dental services including oral exams and cancer screenings, treatment planning, cleaning, X-rays, sealants and fluoride treatments for cavity prevention, diabetic screening, head start exams and oral hygiene instructions.

Other services include treatment for gum disease, fillings, limited root canal treatments, emergency services and tooth extractions. The new facility was given a special prayer and dedication by David Dunson, Assistant to Second Chief Alfred Berryhill at its Grand Opening. David spoke of the history of the Muscogee People and their sacrifice concerning land. His prayer honored our Creator God and God’s hand of mercy and protection over what we plan and build as a Nation.

Okemah Dental Clinic funding was approved by the MCN National Council. Lena Wind, Okfuskee District, gave an overview at the opening ceremonies of the legislative process that brought the Okemah Indian Dental Clinic into existence.

To help complete the work of the grand opening other National Council Reps., Shirlene Ade, Tukvpvtce District, Bill Fife and Travis Scott, Okfuskee District, Terrie Anderson and James Jennings, Okmulgee District, Roger Barnett from Creek District,  Speaker Thomas Yahola and other MCN Administration cut the ribbon to officially open the clinic.

To schedule an appointment, please contact the clinic at (918) 623-3016 or (918) 623-3018 during working hours.