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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. ” STRAI G HT talk 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 Page 2 Page 3 Office Lingo Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 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/ Page 1 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. Page 2 “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!" Page 3 Color in the Snyder Smiles Faces! Fun & Games Sudoku (Medium Difficulty) Sudoku for Beginners Solutions g! No Cheatin Page 4 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/ Page 5 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 Carol A Sierra B Lukas B Lars C Dylan C Noah C Arielle D Eugene D Sarah D Isabel E Jacob E Joan E Jack E Madison F Devyn G Amanda G Ashleigh G Brittany G Leah G Hope H Denny H Judy H Evan J Conner N Chelsey R Lincoln K Matthew N Karen R Alison K Rachel N Alex R Joseph M Yelena N Amy S Melina M Jenna O Nelson S Jonathan M Gabrielle P Lindsay S Emily M Sarah P Allie S Ingrid M Saverio P Elise S Tyler M Bryce R Brandon S Matthew M Kristen R Sheldon S Jordan M Jenna R Abigail S Bennett T Leah W Lucia W Mikaela W Mitchell W Betsy W Parker Z Michael Z Danielle A Rachel B Molly B Brandon B Ethan B Kendra B Alexandra B Ben C John C Taylor D Matthew E 14065 Essex Avenue Apple Valley MN 55124 Phone: 952 423 1909 Fax: 952 322 2382 Email: [email protected] Taylor E Danny F Kathryn F Jessica F Annie F Summer F Joseph G Kyle H Allison H Andrew J Tayler K Allison M Evan M John P Ashley R Ellie R Taylor R Hannah R Fr. Bob S Garrett S Allison S Eric S Madison S Amy V Emily W Chase W Marissa W Emily W Page 6