Movers and Shakers Jan. 28, 2011

Magnuson, McHugh adds staff, promotes four employees

Magnuson, McHugh and Co., a Coeur d'Alene CPA firm, announced it has hired Korby Baker, an accountant and auditor.

Baker, a North Idaho native, has more than 14 years of experience in the accounting profession.

The firm also hired Anthony Oss as a staff accountant. Oss, a native of Coeur d'Alene, recently passed all parts of the CPA exam.

The firm hired Louann Schneidmiller, a CPA, as a tax services manager. Schneidmiller has more than 20 years of tax expertise, specializing in construction, health care and not-for-profit industries. Her knowledge includes technical and hands-on experience with Washington and Idaho state business and payroll taxation.

It also hired Stacy Saffeels as an administrative assistant in the audit department.

The firm promoted Chris Shipley, a CPA, from a senior auditor to audit department manager.

Amy Mossman was promoted from a pension accountant to a senior pension accountant.

Lisa Nyquist was promoted from administrative accountant to office manager. She has worked for the firm since 1991. Nyquist and her family reside in Coeur d'Alene.

Michelle Carlin was promoted from an administrative assistant to an accountant. She has worked for the firm since 2004.

Coeur d'Alene dental clinic adds new low radiation scanner

Dentists Spencer Wirig and Paige Landers, at Lakeview Dental, in Coeur d'Alene, added a cone beam computer tomography (CBCT or CT) scanning device to their practice.

The low radiation digital scanner, designed for dental office use, improves the ability of dental and medical doctors to see in detail the structure and position of the teeth and supporting bone.

The scanner, manufactured by PreXion Inc., of San Mateo, Calif., cost $150,000.

Wirig said the scanner allows the practice to better plan and place implants, treat gum disease, perform root canals, perform bone grafts and solve complex problems.

CBCT imaging is commonly used in the medical community. During the past several years, a large number of dentists and dental specialists have seen an increase in the effective use of this digital technology.

Landers said the practice will now have access to more data. It reduces risks and complications.

Wirig said the scanner allows the practice to take fewer traditional 2-D images.

"The patients can be given a disc with the scan to be viewed by other dentists and specialists," he said.

The practice was previously using a digital 2-D panoramic X-ray machine.

Lakeview Dental is located at 801 W. Milwaukee Drive.

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