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> To my patients: 12/2004
To my patients: 12/2004
To my patients:
I knew I should have printed more stationery this
time. OK, right to it. Tara is three months pregnant with her first
child and she’s doing great. She plans on working until March
and after maternity leave come back two or three days a week. We
are all thrilled for her and Vinny. We have two new hygienists to
insure easy accessibility for you, your family and friends. Erin
Howlett is a Harvard graduate in Humanities with clinical and research
experience in dental hygiene. Susan Tursi-Gleeson started her career
in industry but dental hygiene was always her first and most abiding
interest. She has years of clinical experience that she brings to
our office. We are very fortunate to have these two wonderful clinicians
to say nothing of the warmth and friendliness they bring to our
dental family.
“But my dentist TOLD me to eat candy and chew gum”.
No, not a teenager’s delusion or a dentist trying to generate
enough business to pay for his child’s schooling (thought
I would say it before anyone else did). We are actually telling
our most cavity prone patients to chew a very special gum or mint
after every meal or snack. The gum and mints are made with Xylitol
which has proven to be capable of decreasing cavities up to 80%.
Yes we ARE trying to put ourselves “out of business”
in constantly repairing the damage to our caries prone patients.
This program is one of the many benefits my patients derive from
my position as a clinical Professor at NYU College of Dentistry
where the department I am in is a leader in caries prevention. The
gum, mints, and a spray for dry mouth, all with 100% Xylitol are
available at our office.
From the “ridiculous to the sublime”. Where did that
saying come from? There are many people, including some of our patients,
that are terrified of going to the dentist no matter how painless
or what sophisticated technologies we use. For anyone who finds
it physically or emotionally difficult to take care of their dental
treatment we have incorporated “Enteral Conscious Sedation”
a fancy name for take a small pill and snooze through your dental
treatment. I completed training and certification at NYU last fall
and we’ve been using it to the delight of patients ever since.
If you know anyone that avoids dental treatment have them read about
it on our web site at www.ADofW.com.
The end of the year is fast approaching and there is just enough
time to utilize any remaining dental insurance benefit for this
year before it is lost forever. If you have a “flex spending”
plan where you work we can help you plan for next year so you can
get that cosmetic enhancement or restorative treatment with before
tax dollars. If you would like help setting up a “flex spending”
plan at your company let us know and we can refer you to a knowledgeable
tax specialist.
It’s time for our 8th annual holiday toy drive. Bring in a
new unwrapped toy that will go to a child that probably won’t
get a present any other way and receive $10 certificate for any
service in our office. Help us bring joy to wonderful and needy
children.
Warmest Regards,
Dr. Kenneth S. Magid
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