Beauty & The Beast: A Personal Story of Esophageal Cancer

600 West College Drive,Avon Park FL 33825

09 February, 2023

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FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE, AVON PARK, HEALTH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER, ROOM 138/150FOOD & REFRESHMENTS SERVEDEARN 2 CE CREDITSDr. Guelff's wife, Lori, passed away from oral pharyngeal cancer in 2019. You will hear Dr. Guelff's personal journey and learn the facts and statistics of esophageal cancer. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Understand the causes of esophageal cancer.Treatment. Facts and statistics.The role of dentists and dental hygienists in detection and prevention. Reviewing medical history. Performing a visual exam. Listening to your patients. The Guelff Family Esophageal Cancer Project.Meet the Doctor Dr. Steven M. Guelff, a “Yooper” originally from Marquette in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula, has lived in Florida since 1979. He worked his way through college with many jobs –all of which taught him the fundamentals of hard work, commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and empathy. Dr. Guelff received both his Bachelor’s degree in the History of Science and Technology (1987) and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (1992) from the University of Florida. He graduated in the top 5 of his dental school class, received the Pierre Fouchard Award for Outstanding Student in Periodontology, and completed research for the University of Florida Department of Orthodontics. Love of Country Dr. Guelff completed his General Practice Residency in 1993 at the Veterans Administration hospital in Gainesville, Florida. The chance to serve those who have given so much to our country was a life-changing experience for him. During his residency, he completed postgraduate courses in dentures and implants, root canals, TMJ, facial pain, and advanced head/neck anatomy. Influencing Change Dr. Guelff’s specialty training in Orthodontics was completed during his residency in 1995 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. His original research project, Orthodontic Resident Profile was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and presented to the American Association of Orthodontists Educational Committee. This influential project changed the way that prospective orthodontic students are admitted to orthodontic residency programs throughout the U.S. Dental Community Involvement. Immediately after receiving his certificate in Orthodontics, Dr. Guelff moved to Highlands County and has been practicing full-time in Sebring, Lake Placid, and Avon Park since 1995. He is a member of over 10 dental and orthodontic associations, including two past presidencies of the Highlands County Dental Association, an original and current board member of the Dental Assisting Program at South Florida State College, a member of the Florida Association of Orthodontists Educational Committee, and president of The Guelff Group, a certified continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Dentistry. In addition, Dr. Guelff has published articles on clear ceramic braces, and orthodontic practice management software, and has created numerous continuing education programs for general dentists, dental hygienists, and orthodontists. He has been a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association for nearly 30 years and has completed nearly 5,000 re-certifications for his dental colleagues. He is a member of numerous orthodontic and dental study clubs, including the Spear Study Group and the prestigious Schulman Study Group. Family First By far, Dr. Guelff considers his greatest accomplishment to be his family. He lost his wife Lori to esophageal cancer in 2019. She was a dental hygienist, aesthetician, naturopath, and creator of The Studio of Health and Beauty, and Mamma Bear to three sons— Harrison, Stephen, and Taylor. Her legacy continues with the nonprofit, Lori's Light, and the Guelff Family Esophageal Project. Outside Interests Outside of the office, “Dr. G” enjoys playing ice hockey, snowboarding, weight training, fishing, and riding his John Deere tractor. Other interests include Elvis, cowboy boots, reading non-fiction books, and spending time with his Maltipoo dog, Frankie.