{"id":16947,"date":"2021-11-17T00:02:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T00:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/?p=16947"},"modified":"2021-11-16T21:05:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T21:05:32","slug":"passing-on-the-dental-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodriverweekly.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/17\/passing-on-the-dental-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"Passing On The Dental Explorer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr. Benson takes over for Dr. Ron<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

By Mike McKenna <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Adental explorer, also known as a sickle probe, is one of the most common tools of the trade for dentists. Of course, what really makes a great dentist isn\u2019t just an ability with tools, but also the ability to connect with the people they care for.<\/p>\n

For nearly a quarter of a century, \u201cDr. Ron\u201d Fairfax ran one of the most popular dental offices in Blaine County. Ron and his staff watched their patients grow from kids to parents, from parents to grandparents.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBeing a family dentist in a small town for nearly 25 years was great. It just created so many relationships. I got to follow families. I\u2019d see them every six months and find out what\u2019s happening with them,\u201d said Dr. Ron, who is now officially retired. \u201cI miss the people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Ron began practicing dentistry in Southern California and originally came to the Wood River Valley to help some friends move here in 1983. When he got home, he jokingly told his wife, Pamela, that he\u2019d never take her to Idaho to visit because she\u2019d want to move there.<\/span><\/p>\n

They started visiting regularly in 1986 and wound up moving to Hailey in 1996. Dr. Ron opened his dental office the following year. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Fairfaxes raised two sons locally, Matt and Scott, and immediately became active in the community. Dr. Ron joined The Chamber and helped fundraise for the annual Days of the Old West Fourth of July fireworks. He also served on the Citizens Committee to get the Local Option Tax enacted and was on the Friedman Memorial Airport Board for 20 years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides his dental practice, what Dr. Ron is perhaps best known for is championing the creation of the Campion Ice House. He also spent countless hours driving the Zamboni for the free outdoor ice rink in Hailey each winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

When Dr. Ron decided to retire so he and Pamela could spend the non-hockey season exploring America on a boat, he wanted to make sure his practice was passed along to the right person. The ideal candidate would be \u201cvery personable, committed to dentistry and who would care about the community.\u201d Dr. Chase Benson was the perfect fit.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe feel really lucky,\u201d Dr. Benson said. <\/span><\/p>\n

Chase, his wife Sheyanne and their young son Bronx have been calling Hailey home for six months now and have quickly taken to the small Idaho town. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPeople have been so nice and friendly,\u201d said Dr. Benson, adding he\u2019s lucky that Dr. Ron\u2019s longtime staff has stayed on.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI really do have a passion for dentistry,\u201d Dr. Benson said. \u201cWhat I love about it is developing relationships with people and having the capability to make people feel better about their teeth or relieve them of any pain or discomfort.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Benson\u2019s goal is to \u201ckeep Dr. Ron\u2019s great tradition going,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI think he\u2019s a good choice to take over,\u201d Dr. Ron said. \u201cI hope he gets involved and loves the community as much as I do.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, go to BensonDentalDMD.com or call (208) 788-0048.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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