Springfield Dental Centre - Dr. D.H. Buschel

12/08/2025

12/04/2025

Dr Buschel’s son, Nate, has been performing this holiday season with New Vintage Theatre. He is currently performing as Rudolph in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. You can catch their final performance at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, December 5 at 7pm. 🎄🦌

07/18/2025

05/23/2025

Better late than never! 💉

This week the team at Springfield Dental Centre got our first dose of the HPV vaccine, Gardasil!

Emma, with The Local Pharmacy, came to our office to administer dose one of three. This vaccine could protect us (and you) from 7 different cancer causing strains of HPV- including oropharyngeal cancer (a type of head and neck cancer)!

This vaccine is nearly 100% effective at reducing HPV related cancers, if administer before exposure. This is why it is suggested to be administered between the ages of 9-14 years old. However, it can still be impactful in those beyond that age range.

Even if you’ve already been exposed to some HPV strains, getting the vaccine can still protect from other strains. The vaccine also reduces transmission with individuals who are already HPV+. It may also be an important part of HPV-related infection treatment. After abnormal cells have been removed, the HPV vaccine can help prevent the regrowth of abnormal cells.

Some of our team had the opportunity to attend a lecture on HPV by Dr. Samson Ng, Jo-Anne Jones, Dr Cheryl Cable, and Ajit Johal… and felt empowered to do something about it.

Talk to your health care professionals about protecting yourself against HPV-related cancers, and if this vaccine may be a good choice for you.

11/25/2024

In a week and a half, we say goodbye to a cherished member of our dental family. For over two decades, Heather has been the welcoming face of Springfield Dental Centre. Bringing warmth, expertise, and unwavering dedication to our team and patients alike.

Her contributions have shaped our practice in countless ways, and her compassion has left an undeniable mark on everyone who has walked through our doors. While we’ll deeply miss her presence, we are so excited for her as she begins this new chapter in her journey!

We will miss you Heather. ♥️

10/11/2024

Only a hygienist’s kid would choose teeth as one of the 5 things he is thankful for on his Thanksgiving Turkey! Way to go Hudson! Have a great Thanksgiving weekend everyone. 😂

07/22/2024

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to look for a second hygienist to join our team. 🦷

If you know a hygienist who may be interested, please share the following:

Springfield Dental Centre, Kelowna BC

Small family practice with a strong periodontal program (1 dentist and 2 hygiene ops). Individualized appointment lengths based on patient needs. Majority of patient population regular maintenance care.

Office closes over school district spring break, 2 weeks through the summer, and Christmas break.

Technologically advanced: Oryx as our computer program, digital radiographs, CBCT, 3D scanner, velscopes etc. KOIS and TRANSITIONS trained.

We typically work Monday- Thursday.
Hours are flexible for the right candidate.
M: 8:30-5:30
Tu: 10:00-7:00
W: 8:30-5:30
Th: 8:00-4:30

Please encourage them to send us a message at info@springfielddentalcentre.com

05/01/2024

We are so sad to be saying goodbye to our wonderful hygienist Elina! She will be with us until mid-May, when her family plans to move to the coast. We appreciate the last three years of care you have delivered at SDC and will miss you greatly! 🦷

If you know a hygienist who may be interested in joining our team, please encourage them to send us a message at info@springfielddentalcentre.com

03/12/2024

Julie and Jodi attended the Pacific Dental Conference in Vancouver over the weekend, where they gained insights into cutting-edge technologies, research, and strategies to enhance patient care. (As well as some time socializing- Hi Christine!! We miss you!) 🦷

03/04/2024

To our family of patients,

We hope this letter finds you and your loved ones well. As your trusted dental care provider, we are connecting with you because we are getting lots of questions regarding the new federal government Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). So, we thought we would share some information and concerns, as you consider your options.

While the intention behind the proposed plan to expand access to dental care is commendable, there are several aspects of the proposal that raise concerns within the dental community.

To be clear:
This program is intended to provide dental coverage to Canadians who do not have dental benefits and have a combined household income of less than $90,000/ yr. If you are eligible and currently have a dental benefit, you will need to choose your current plan OR the CDCP. You can't have both.
This program is “phasing” applicants in, so check to see when you may be eligible. Please don’t put off treatment that has been recommended for you to deal with. It may be some time before this plan applies to you, or the treatment you need may not be covered under this plan.
There are a proposed 9 million individuals that will qualify for the CDCP. That influx of patients to offices, that are already struggling with staff shortages, has the potential to increase wait times for your care, as we look to fit these patients into our schedules. So, please don't put off your preventative care until later!
This plan is not a free dental program, as has been previously publicized by the government. Depending on your family net income and eligibility, there may be co-payments of up to 60%. There may be costs the CDCP does not cover, as not all services are covered under the CDCP. Know your dental care needs and costs before making any changes in your benefits.
There are a lot of moving parts to this new endeavour that still need to be worked out before and after this program begins this spring/ summer. We encourage you to stay informed and please consider all the information, as it becomes available, before making any decisions. We would hate to see you make decisions for yourself, your family or your employees that could compromise the dental care that is needed and is appropriate.

We will continue to monitor developments related to the proposed plan and keep you informed of any updates that may impact your dental care experience. We will do our best to help you navigate these uncharted waters.

Thank you for entrusting us with your dental health.

Sincerely,

Dr. Buschel and the team at Springfield Dental Centre

03/02/2024

Dr Buschel and Julie are in Seattle this weekend for a comprehensive course in oral health at the KOIS Center. Continuing education is key to the quality care we provide at Springfield Dental Centre. 🦷

12/06/2023

It is officially Christmas season when the Schell Dental Ceramics box arrives.

When we first see the box vs when we notice the wine! Thanks Schell! 🍷