Northeast Delta Dental

What's up at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?

The mission of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is "to educate, incite and entertain learners of all ages in the sciences and humanities by actively engaging them in the exploration of astronomy, aviation, Earth and space science." 

Our guest, Jeanne Gerulskis will share with us 'What's up at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center?'  We will first look back at 2018 for a short discussion on the challenges and accomplishments as well as a recap of the year's events and exhibits.  Since 2013 when the Discover Center became a nonprofit corporation, they have served over 250,000 people from the general public, schools, facility rentals, and workshops.

Looking ahead to 2019, the center will feature two special exhibits; Virtual Fish Tank – a cool, interactive exhibit produced by the Museum of Science in Boston.  The second special exhibit is the 50^th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing.  Two new planetarium shows will also debut in 2019; Moons of the Solar System and Apollo 50^th Anniversary/  Stop by the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center and be sure to visit them on the web at www.starhop.com.

It’s Showtime at the Capitol Center for the Arts

It’s Showtime at the Capitol Center for the Arts!  Nicki Clark and Lynne Sabean join us this weekend to share with us about the Holiday Pops concert occurring on December 23 and they will also  discuss highlights of several shows coming in early 2019.  If you enjoy the Arts, there is sure to be something for you at the Capitol Center for the Arts.  Tune in to learn more and visit them on the web:  https://ccanh.com/

Oral Health for the Elderly

Dr. Richard Berryman joins us this weekend on Northeast Delta Dental to talk about Oral Health for the Elderly.  We will discuss the most common oral health problem in older persons – Dry Mouth or Xerostomia.  We will look at the causes and treatment options for Dry Mouth.  Join us for this informative oral health discussion!

Christmas at Strawbery Banke

Please join us for Christmas at Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, NH and here on Northeast Delta Dental Radio!  On our show this weekend, Stephanie Seacord and Alena Shellenbean will share with us some of the exciting events that you will be able to enjoy at the 39^th annual Candlelight Stroll and Holiday House Tours at Strawbery Banke.  “A Place to Gather” is the theme of this year’s event and it is a celebration of winter and holiday traditions across the centuries, including candlelit lanes, strolling musicians, hand-crafted decorations and costumed role-players (we have a sneak preview during the show of a role-play).  Tickets and event details:  StrawberyBank.org.

The Jingle Bell Runs to benefit the Arthritis Foundation

Erica D’Agostino, Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation New England joins Tom Raffio for a conversation on arthritis and the upcoming Jingle Bell Runs  As part of the show, we will feature two honorees of the Arthritis Foundation.  Emily Jacques, Youth Honoree and Gay Jacques, Honoree; both of whom will share their ‘story’ with us.  Their talks will provide us with the insight into their form of arthritis, how they cope with it daily, and the effects it has on their families.  We will also talk about the upcoming Jingle Bell Runs (December 2 in Freeport, ME; December 9 in Portsmouth, NH; and December 16 in Concord, NH) - the proceeds from these events benefit the Arthritis Foundation.  Learn more at http://www.arthritis.org/new-hampshire/

Hospital Dentistry

Dr. Keith Rogerson joins us this weekend to talk about Hospital Dentistry.  We will look at the history of dentistry in the hospital setting, what is the role of dentistry in the hospital, and we will look at some of the services that dentists provide in the hospital.  Our discussion will also include some of the barriers or limitations the dentist faces in the hospital setting and much more.  Join us for this informative discussion on Northeast Delta Dental Radio!

Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce

Are you curios about the Chamber of Commerce and what they do?  If the answer is Yes, then you will want to join us on this weekend’s show as Joe Kasper shares about the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce.  The mission is “As New Hampshire’s state capital chamber of commerce, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce develops economic opportunities, strengthens the business climate and enhances the quality of life in the Capital Region.”  Our conversation will cover the history of the Chamber, how the Chamber ranks amongst others in New Hampshire, and what is happening in the year ahead.  Join us to learn more about our local Chamber of Commerce!  https://www.concordnhchamber.com

New Hampshire Veterans Heritage Learning Center

We honor our Veterans this weekend on Northeast Delta Dental Radio – our guest is Commander David J. Kenney, U.S. Navy – Retired.  We will be talking about the New Hampshire Veterans Heritage Learning Center located at the Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.  The mission of this new learning center is to “offer a robust, creative and interactive educational environment for students and the public to learn about the selfless service and sacrifice of our NH military veterans and their vital role in all aspects of our nation’s distinguished military history.”  Join us for this informative broadcast and stop by the center in Boscawen for a visit.  https://www.nhvca.org/veterans-heritage-learning-center

Granite State Baseball Dinner

The 2018 Granite State Baseball Dinner presented by Northeast Delta Dental is the feature of this weekend’s broadcast and we are joined by Mike Ramshaw of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to share all the exciting things taking place at the dinner.  The dinner is a fundraising event with proceeds benefiting CHaD, Ted Williams Museum, and the Fisher Cats Foundation.  In 2017, more than $100,000 was raised through tickets, silent and live auctions, and raffle ticket sales.  Since 2007, more than $1.65 million has been raised through the dinner.  Guests will not only enjoy a delicious meal, they will also be able to meet special guests, collect autographs, and enjoy special presentations.    The Granite State Baseball Dinner is held on Saturday, November 17, 2018 – visit www.nhfishercats.com for tickets.

Dentistry, Prescription Meds and the Opioid Crisis

Dr. Andy McKibbin joins us this weekend on Northeast Delta Dental Radio to discuss ‘Dentistry, Prescription Meds and the Opioid Crisis.’  The conversation will cover the types of controlled medications commonly prescribed by dentists, how prescribing controlled medications by dentist is regulated, and we will look at the question – has dentistry contributed to the opioid/drug crisis?  Lastly, we will discuss what dentists are doing to help control the opioid/drug crisis.  Join us for this informative discussion on Northeast Delta Dental Radio.