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Mission Statement
Our purpose is to offer a constantly improving standard of orthodontic
care in an atmosphere of excellent service with a mission to educate
ourselves, our patients and our community.
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SPRING 2009
Volume 6
Issue 1
Special Points
of Interest
Dr. Snyder has
just finished his first
year as an examiner
for the American
Board of Orthodontics!
Dr. Snyder was recently
elected as President of
the Midwest Angle Society
of Clinical Orthodontic
Research!
Inside this Issue
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Office Lingo
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Fun and Games
Recent Testimonials
Braces--Friendly Recipes
Finished Smiles
Suresmile Featured on
Good Morning America
On October 9, 2008, the robotic technology
used by Dr. Snyder was featured on Good
Morning America (GMA). In the program,
GMA reporters Sharyn Alfonsi and Cathy
Becker examine the background of this new
and exciting technology. Using Marcia Brady
as an example, GMA looks into the social
stigmas attached to having braces. Because of
technology like Suresmile, GMA says that
kids today are not liable to experience the
same horrors that Marcia did back in the 70's.
Suresmile's promise is twofold: To cut treatment time in half and to make the experience a
lot less painful. They argue that Suresmile is
the future of orthodontics because of the
teenagers. With an average procedure time of
just 9 months, GMA believes that fewer and
fewer teenagers are going to opt for the
orthodontia of the 20th century. Suresmile
truly is 21st century orthodontics.
After such a positive presentation, it is easy to
be optimistic about the future of Suresmile and
the future of Snyder Orthodontics, who
introduced this innovative system to the state
of Minnesota in 2003.
You can find the link to the video at:
http://www.snydersmiles.com/
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Orthodontic specialists who are current diplomates of the
American Board of Orthodontics can be found on the ABO
website. To find this and for more information on the ABO,
please visit: www.americanboardortho.com
Office Lingo
What Does it
Mean to be
Board Certified?
You might have heard that Dr. Snyder recently finished his first year
as an examiner for the American Board of Orthodontics.
What is an examiner?
An orthodontist is a dentist who has completed an
American Dental Association accredited graduate
program in the specialty of orthodontics. Once a
certified orthodontist, board certification is possible
through the voluntary examination process of the
American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). Involvement
in the certification process is a demonstration of the
orthodontist's pursuit of continued proficiency and
excellence.
The certification process involves a thorough written
examination covering all areas of information on
which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable.
Successful passage allows the orthodontist to present
treated cases which will be evaluated by expert
examiners of the Board during a Clinical Examination.
Certification is now awarded for a time-limited period
and the orthodontist must re-examine on a periodic
basis to retain the board certified status.
Dr. Snyder is also president of
the Midwest Angle Society.
What is the
Angle Society?
The Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (EHASO)
grew out of a distinguished Angle School alumni organization begun in 1922. The members were dedicated to Dr.
Angle's goals of excellence and progress in the art and
science of orthodontics. In 1930, The Angle Orthodontist
was inaugurated by the Angle Society as a means of
furthering these aims.
Today, EHASO is a global society which adheres to its
founding traditions. Membership, drawn from the entire
community of orthodontists, consists of men and women
identified as able and willing contributors to the advancement of orthodontics. Orthodontists with these qualities are
invited into the membership process at the regional
Component level.
The Angle Society presently has over 660 members,
distributed in seven Component Societies (approximately
five percent of North American orthodontists and more
than 70 orthodontists from countries outside North
America). Each Component meets regularly for scientific
sessions and for fellowship. The seven components
convene every other year for an International Biennial
meeting, providing an opportunity for the entire
membership to study and discuss some of the most
important orthodontic advances from that period.
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“Our experience
has been
exceptional the
entire time!”
Recent
Testimonials
As seen on our website:
"The environment is welcoming & happy. All of the
people are kind & they all treat you as if they know &
remember you. It was always nice to know I’d be going
to Snyder Orthodontics, it wasn’t bad that I missed school
too!"
"All of you do a very good job! Your office is great to
come into & be in while our children are receiving care.
They always feel well taken care of. Our experience has
been exceptional the entire time! Thanks!!"
“Your office should be the model all other offices strive to
be. Absolutely the best customer service I have ever
experienced! I could not be more pleased with my treatment and outcome. I now smile with a new confidence.
Thank you so much.”
"Everyone is so nice. Thank you for making my smile
perfect."
"I’ve never been in an office where everyone seems so
happy. It’s obvious that it is a great place to work.
Great service comes naturally. I’ve had 2 children over
past 5-6 yrs & never had negative experience."
"I have been most pleased with the level of service and
attention. Everyone is professional and courteous, but
also seems genuinely caring and patient with our
questions. They seem like they enjoy their jobs and
that is a rarity these days."
“Of all my friends who have gotten braces, the ones
that went to Dr. Snyder have the best smiles!
Thank you very much!”
“Both my husband & I are extremely impressed
with the process & the care of our 2 boys with their
expanders.”
"I love the way finances are handled – you tailor to
individual family needs. My children felt special when
Dr. Snyder calls to check in after the initial treatment
begins!"
"I don’t think you guys can do anything to make your
treatment better. It’s already amazing!"
"I recently recommended you to a friend. Your staff is
GREAT with kids and parents. I know Jesse is in good
hand with everyone there. Thanks!!!"
"Everyone in the office is always helpful & pleasant.
Thank you!"
"Continue the good customer service – explain everything. Having a very good experience & we really
appreciate that. I get the distinct impression your office
is a very good place to work – don’t notice turnover."
"I enjoy coming here because the treatments never hurt
and my teeth have improved more with SureSmile!"
“Each visit
and interaction
with each person
has been
fantastic!"
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Color in the Snyder Smiles Faces!
Fun &
Games
Sudoku (Medium Difficulty)
Sudoku for Beginners
Solutions
g!
No Cheatin
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Braces-Friendly
Ingredients:
Michael Chiarello of the Food Network
provides two braces-friendly recipes:
- a delicious main dish
and scrumptious dessert!
3/4 pound spaghetti or spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil,
MAIN DISH
plus more for drizzling
1/4 cup sliced garlic
1/2 teaspoon finely minced Calabrian
Pasta Pomodorini
chilies, or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pint small cherry tomatoes,
Directions:
stems removed, crushed between your thumb
and forefinger
Sea salt, preferably gray salt
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves,
over high heat. Add the pasta. While the
each torn into 2 or 3 pieces
pasta cooks, heat the 1/4 cup olive oil in a
Wedge of Parmesan cheese
large skillet over moderate heat. Add the garlic
and cook until the slivers are golden brown and
crisp, then add the chilies and cook for about 30 seconds.
Raise the heat to high and add the tomatoes. Simmer briskly
to soften the tomatoes and thicken the juices, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
When the pasta is al dente, scoop out about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
Return the pasta to the warm pot off the heat. Add the sauce and the basil and mix well. Add some of the reserved
cooking water if the pasta seems dry. Transfer to a warmed serving bowl and grate Parmesan over the top to taste.
Drizzle with a little more olive oil. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
DESSERT
Apple Bombolini
Directions:
Rustic Dough*
9 ounces cake flour (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Pinch sea salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter,
Diced Apples
4 Granny Smith apples
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 lemon, juice
chilled and cut into large pieces
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 tablespoon cold water
For the dough*: In a mixing bowl with
a paddle attachment, add the dry ingredients
and mix for 5 seconds to blend. Add the butter
and vanilla and mix until the butter is about the
size of peas. Add the cold water and blend until the
dough just comes together. Form the dough into a
roughly shaped ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
Apple Sauce Filling
4 Granny Smith apples
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 vanilla bean,
or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon water
Applesauce filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples. Put the apples with the rest
of the ingredients into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat, and cook
until the apples are very soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, cool, and refrigerate.
Diced apples: Peel, core, and cut the apples into large slices. Toss with the sugar, vanilla and lemon juice and set aside.
Assemble the bomboloni: Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Roll out to1/4-inch thick round. Cut into 6-inch rounds.
Place about 1/4 cup of the Apple Sauce Filling onto the center of each round. Top with a few pieces of the Diced Apples.
Pull the sides up towards the center to form a bundle, pinching the dough together towards top.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before baking
Bake the bombolonis: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove the bombolonis from the refrigerator and place them on a greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
*Time Saving Step: Use store-bought pie crust.
Makes 5 servings.
For more great recipes, go to:
http://www.braces.org/fungames/funfacts/
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Patients in the News
Contest
Winner!
The Science Olympiad
team from Eastview High
School won the State
Tournament in Division C.
The team won with the
largest point spread ever.
Our patient, Eric Storm, won three gold
medals, one silver medal and one bronze
medal. He is the 2nd person in the state
tournament’s history to win five medals.
Eric and the rest of the team will be going
to Nationals in May in Augusta, GA. You
can learn more about this at the
Science Olympiad website:
www.minnesotaso.org.
Congratulations to:
BRIA S.
winner of the
office drawing.
Enjoy your new
iPod nano!
Finished Smiles
New Patients
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Sarah D
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Leah G
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Evan J
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Alison K Rachel N Alex R
Joseph M Yelena N Amy S
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Jonathan M Gabrielle P Lindsay S
Emily M Sarah P Allie S
Ingrid M Saverio P Elise S
Tyler M
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Matthew M Kristen R Sheldon S
Jordan M Jenna R Abigail S
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Parker Z
Michael Z
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14065 Essex Avenue
Apple Valley MN 55124
Phone: 952 423 1909
Fax: 952 322 2382
Email: [email protected]
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