News of Dr. Bonine's Office

Information on Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:00:07 -0500

Information on Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) has been added to our website.

Mobile Site Now Available

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:30:31 -0500

We are pleased to announce that mobile users now have an optimized version of our site at http://m.drbonine.com. All information from our regular site, including patient registration, can be accessed though the mobile site.

Dr. Bonine's property is now a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:30:19 -0500

Dr. Bonine's property is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat, and provides the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: food, water, cover, and places to raise young. For a detailed analysis of Dr. Bonine's use of rustic landscaping and its effect on the natural world, click here.

Dr. Bonine has been awarded the Community Dedication award from the Brighton Chamber of Commerce

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:30:31 -0500

Dr. Bonine, along with Dr. Sam Daniels, has been awarded the Community Dedication award from the Brighton Chamber of Commerce for founding the VINA Community Dental Center.

2011 Gold for Food Program Raises $17,188.45

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:50:56 -0500

Pictured are some of the local doctors who participated in the 2011 Gold for Food Program, a program started by Dr. Bonine in 1995 that utilizes donated old gold crowns and other fixtures from patients and turns them into meals for the poor. From left to right, Dr. Bonine, Dr. Rondeau, Dr. Matuszak, Dr. Metz, Dr. Giammalva and Dr. Andrusyszyn pose with Michelle Ounanian of the Livingston County Gleaners Food Bank. This year’s total donation of $17,188.45 is being matched by the Prentice Restaurant group and Walmart, and will generate a grand total of $34K to be donated to Gleaners Food Bank for 2011. Through the efforts of Dr. Bonine and other local dentists, the program has to date generated $109,555, which amounts to 328,665 meals!

2011 participating dentists’ offices include Dr. Matuszak, Drs. Fuhst-Wylie & Kahn, Dr. Metz, Drs. Petersburg & Giammalva, Dr. Rondeau, Dr. Todd Charlick, C.S.W. Dental, and Dr. Bonine.

How To Stop Bleeding After A Tooth Extraction

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:30:40 -0500

A brochure on How To Stop Bleeding After A Tooth Extraction has been added to our website.

Dr. Bonine is now an Honorary Member and on the Exectuive Board of the Chalmers J. Lyons

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:30:10 -0500

Dr. Bonine is now an Honorary Member of the Chalmers J. Lyons Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery academy, the oldest oral surgery organization in North America, and has been elected to its executive board.

Lecture to the St. Joseph Family Practice residents & the Emergency Room physicians

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:49 -0500

Dr. Bonine will be giving a lecture to the St. Joseph Family Practice residents & the Emergency Room physicians on Odontogenic Infections.

Dress Up with Us For Halloween and Support VINA Community Dental Center

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:30:32 -0400

Dress up with us for Halloween and support VINA Community Dental Center October 28, 2011. Patients are invited to join us in wearing a Halloween costume to our office on Friday, October 28, 2011. Dr. Bonine will donate $25 per costumed patient to the VINA Community Dental Center.

Why Does Immediate Implant Placement Save You Time and Money?

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:30:00 -0400

Ode to Autumn at Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk this Sunday

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:00:38 -0400

Ode to Autumn at Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk this Sunday, from 1-3 pm. For more information about this event or other upcoming events, visit here.

Great Planting Day Results

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:30:38 -0400

Spring planting day and a summer of sun, surgery, and lots of weeding pay off in a beautiful display for Brighton and all of Grand River.

Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk has a New Fabulous & Beautiful Website!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:00:08 -0400

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! : Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk has a new fabulous & beautiful website!

Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk First Anniversary Open House

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:30:02 -0400

Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk announces its first anniversary open house, Saturday July 30th, from 3-6pm, 6893 Grand River Road in Brighton. The event is free to the public.

Poets reading include Robert Fanning (author of The Seed Theives, 2006; American Prophet, 2009), Russell Brakefield, Ben Fidler, John Ganiard, and Audra Puchalski.

The event will also feature live music from Michigan artists winter/sessions.

Grand Rounds Lectures at the University of Michigan

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:30:50 -0400

Dr. Bonine has once again been asked to participate in the Grand Rounds lectures at the University of Michigan, and will be lecturing to freshman dental students in an introductory course on wisdom teeth and reviewing scientific literature.

Dr. Bonine hosts Dr. Lawrence of Toledo, Ohio

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:00:57 -0400

Dr. Bonine hosts Dr. Lawrence of Toledo, Ohio and his oral surgery staff for a Continuing Education course on Implantology and Piezo Surgery.

Planting Day 2011

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:00:52 -0400

Our annual planting day at Dr. Bonine's Office was a great success again this year. On May 18th 2011, Dr. Bonine and his staff planted 100 flats of impatiens, marigolds, coleus and wave petunias. After a day of getting dirty and having some good laughs, we got to sit back, relax, have a picnic and enjoy each others company. The flowers are a gift to our patients and to beautify Grand River.

Oaken Transformations has a New Layer of Woodchips on its Walking Path

Sat, 21 May 2011 07:44:00 -0400

Oaken Transformations has a new layer of woodchips on its walking path. Spring is best viewed here up close! We hope to see you soon--springtime hours are 7:30-5:30 pm, weekdays. Stay tuned for news of our summer event!

New Dental Implant Video and Pictures

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:00:49 -0400

A new video and pictures has been added to the dental implants page on our website.

We are now on Facebook

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:00:35 -0400

Help us reach 25 likes so we can get a custom Facebook URL.

Dr. Bonine Continues to Lecture on Oral Surgery at the University of Michigan

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 09:00:27 -0500

Dr. Bonine continues to lecture on Oral Surgery at the University of Michigan Dental School. His current lecture schedule topics include Wisdom Teeth, Exodontia, & Advances in Exodontia.

Dr. Bonine Lecturing at Case Western Reserve University

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:00:12 -0400

Dr. Bonine will be lecturing at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio at a program on Wisdom Teeth.

Staff Renewal of Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certifications

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:00:01 -0500

The office will be closed from 1-4 pm while Dr. Bonine and entire staff renew their Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications.

Recent Quality Assurance Study

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:30:30 -0500

In a recent quality assurance study, we reviewed cases and found that our office has an 80% success rate of extracting a tooth and placing an implant at the same time! This cuts the amount of surgeries needed to complete the implant process in half, amounts to over $300 dollars in savings to the patient, and drastically reduces recovery time. The other twenty percent of cases used traditional socket preservation techniques to complete the implant process.

New Orthognathic Surgery Video and Improved Video Compatibility

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:30:10 -0500

A new video has been added to the orthognathic surgery page on our website. Additionally, all video material on our website has now been reformatted so that it does not require flash. This will make your viewing experience better and add compatibility to your mobile devices.

HTML5 Compliance and Better Page Printing

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:00:32 -0500

Our website now has HTML5 compliance. In addition to this, pages on our website now have a separate look when printing. This will save you ink by only showing the necessary information printing.

RSS Feed Now Available!

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:00:46 -0500

We've recently added the ability to Subscribe to our RSS Feed regarding the News of Dr. Bonine's Office.

Hosted Smash & Weigh Day

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 16:30:24 -0500

Hosted Smash & Weigh Day, $13,439 was collected for the Gold for Food Program and Donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston County.

White Paper Published on Wisdom Teeth

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:00:51 -0500

White Paper Published by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) on 3rd Molars (Wisdom Teeth).

Patient Registration Now Online

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 16:30:01 -0400

Patient Registration is now available online through our website.

Elected President for LDDS

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:30:30 -0400

Elected President of Livingston District Dental Society (LDDS) for 2008-2009.

VINA Grand Opening

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:30:42 -0400

Grand Opening of VINA Community Dental Center.

Hosted Smash & Weigh Day

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:30:52 -0400

Hosted Smash & Weigh Day, $12,467 was collected for the Gold for Food Program and Donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Livingston County.

Wisdom Teeth Program at AAOMS

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:00:17 -0400

Speaker in Washington at American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) on 3rd Molars (Wisdom Teeth).

ACLS Certification

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:00:37 -0500

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification of Staff.

Citizen of the Year

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:00:01 -0500

Awarded Citizen of the Year Award of Livingston County.

Wisdom Teeth Program at U of M

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:00:15 -0400

Speaker at University of Michigan (U of M) on 3rd Molars (Wisdom Teeth).

Speaker at MSOMS

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:59 -0400

Speaker at Midwestern Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (MSOMS).

Wisdom Teeth Program at MDA

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:30:45 -0400

Speaker at Michigan Dental Association (MDA) on 3rd Molars (Wisdom Teeth).

Public Service Award from MDA

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:00:56 -0400

Public Service Award From Michigan Dental Association (MDA).

Sugar Video

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:30:00 -0400

Our sugar video has been added to the Sugar Addiction, Rampant Caries, and Tooth Loss page.

Jonas Borthers Tickets Announced

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:30:45 -0400

Announced having a drawing for two tickets to the Jonas Brothers concert, on August 8, 2009.

New Hex-Lock Short Abutment Introduction

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:00:30 -0400

Introducing the new Hex-Lock Short Abutment at a breakfast. Cost will increase from $1000 to $1200 with an overall savings of $500.

25 Year Anniversary

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:00:46 -0400

Celebrating 25 years of being in practice.

Jonas Brothers Tickets Winner

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:30:54 -0400

Jonas Brothers tickets raffle awarded to a lucky patient.

Hosted Smash & Weigh Day

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:30:20 -0400

Hosted Smash & Weigh Day, coordinating donation of $11,771.96 to Gleaners Food Bank from several area dentists including Dr. Bonine.

Co-lectured with Sharon Brooks

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:30:40 -0400

Co-lectured with Sharon Brooks in Ann Arbor about wisdom teeth and cone beam technology.

VINA Donation for Halloween Patient Participation

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:30:28 -0400

Donated money to VINA, which was 5% of charges of the patients who dressed up for Halloween.

Wisdom Teeth Program at U of M

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:30:20 -0500

Speaker at University of Michigan (U of M) on "Optimizing the Management of Wisdom Teeth".

Wisdom Teeth Program at Pediatric Dental Associates

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:40 -0500

Presented program on wisdom teeth to Pediatric Dental Associates.

Dentist Sponsorship Announced

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:30:40 -0500

Sponsored five area dentists at the AAOMS implant conference in Chicago, Illinois from December 4-6

John Mayer Tickets Announcement

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Announced having a drawing for two tickets to the John Mayer concert, on February 12, 2010. You must be a patient of record and treated in the office between December 10, 2009 and February 1, 2010, to qualify. The tickets are non-transferable.

Our New Email Address

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:00:50 -0500

Our email is now drbonine@gmail.com. This will not only allow greater security, but also allow the capability of sending and receiving larger attachments. Any new email sent to the old address will be forwarded to this new address from now on.

Restylane Availability

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:00 -0500

We continue to offer Restylane which is a FDA approved safe and effective dermal filler that rejuvenates your face with a series of injections into the skin.

John Mayer Tickets Winner

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:00:18 -0500

John Mayer tickets raffle awarded to a lucky patient.

Pat Metheny Tickets Accouncement

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:00:21 -0500

Announcing a new patient drawing for 2 concert tickets to see Pat Metheny in Detroit on May 14, 2010. Contestants must be patients with Dr. Bonine before April 30th, 2010, and must be reachable by phone late afternoon on April 30th to accept tickets. Tickets are non-transferable.

Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk Announcement

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:17 -0400

Dr. Bonine Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery office announces the grand opening for the Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk scheduled for May 15, 2010. The Art Walk is free to the public and features local and internationally renown art in a 7-acre wooded setting.

Detroit's Hour Magazine's Top Dentists Nomination

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:00:09 -0400

For the third year in a row, Dr. Bonine has been nominated for inclusion in Detroit's Hour Magazine's Top Dentists list, a peer reviewed/nominated list of exceptional professionals in the Detroit area.

Upcoming Presentation

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:00:05 -0400

Speaking at University of Michigan (U of M) on "Optimizing the Management of Wisdom Teeth"

Pat Metheny Tickets Winner

Thu, 06 May 2010 16:00:37 -0400

Pat Metheny tickets raffle awarded to a lucky patient.

Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk Grand Opening Announcement

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:30:31 -0400

Announcing the Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk, a service to the community and our patients. The walk is open Monday-Friday, from 7:30 am-5:30 pm. Important dates to keep in mind: Nic Sikma show, Sunday September 5, 2010 from 1-4 pm. Grand Opening, Sunday October 17, 2010 from 1-4 pm.

Upcoming Professional Development

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:30:37 -0400

Announcing Professional Development Night at Chemung Hills Country Club: November 9, 2010, 6-9 p.m. with dinner included. Hosted by Dr. Bonine and staff. Topic: "Bisphosphonates, HPV: Can You Catch Cancer from Kissing? and Piezo Surgery." This night will be worth 2 CE credits. For more information, call 810.229.9180.

We Are Now On Twitter

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:00:09 -0400

We are now on Twitter. To keep track of all our upcoming news, you can follow us @drbonine.

Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk Grand Opening

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:00:26 -0400

Announcing the Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk Grand Opening, Sunday October 17, 2010, from 1-4 pm; there will also be a poetry reading at 2 pm.

HPV Testing Now Available

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:00:45 -0500

We now offer non-invasive salivary testing for HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) to screen for the virus when lesions are found that might suggest its presence. Call our office today to book an appointment.

New Payment Information Added

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:30:53 -0500

Payment Options and Insurance Information has been updated on our website.

Oaken Transformations Sculpture & Poetry Walk Holiday Times

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:00:53 -0500

Art is still interesting even when it's cold out!

*Holiday 2010 Hours*

Thanksgiving Information:
Closed November 25
Open November 26

December Information:
Closed December 15th & 24th
Open the week between Christmas and New Year's
Open only for the morning of December 31 (8-12)

FAQ Now Available

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:00:29 -0500

A Frequently Asked Questions page has been added to our website.