Alborzi Orthodontics - January/February 2024

OUR NEW ASSISTANT BRINGING ENERGY AND LAUGHTER Welcome to the Team, Kandi!

We’re thrilled to welcome Kandi to the Alborzi Orthodontics team! Our new

seriously but doesn’t feel the need to be serious while doing it! Her unique approach to her role has

Outside the office, she is, first and foremost, a mom and complete homebody. For Kandi, what more do you need than family, good music, delicious food in the oven, and a nice stack of books? Speaking of books, she’s a serious bookworm, so if you ever need a recommendation, ask Kandi! She reads anything from nonfiction self-help and psychology books to urban fiction from JaQuavis Coleman and romance novels like the “Butterfly” series by Ashley Antoinette. We already cherish Kandi’s love for life as it comes and her high-spirited personality. We’re excited to see all she accomplishes with the Alborzi Orthodontics team and all the memories we can make together. Welcome Kandi!

assistant is currently our only one at the clinic, so to say her day is busy would be a major

made her a fast favorite in our team and with our patients.

understatement. Despite her busy schedule as a mom of two and dental assistant, she brings such positive energy to the clinic. Kandi has that undeniable gift of becoming friends with just about everyone.

With a 14-year-old and 10-year-old at home, Kandi especially loves being silly with her younger patients without ever pulling out her “tough mom” persona. Kandi can quickly tell when kids are having a tough time from a long day or nerves and knows exactly how to

When asked how she balances her jam-packed routine, Kandi shared that she loves being on the go and

lighten up their time with us. Even the shyest of kids who come in

thrives that way. While lighthearted and easygoing, she still takes her job

end up laughing with Kandi!

The new year is all about new and fresh beginnings. So, why not start the year with a quick, refreshing meal that is both flavorful and nutritious? BELL PEPPER SANDWICH

Ingredients • 1 medium bell pepper, any color

• 1 1/2 oz Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

• 2–3 tbsp cream cheese

• 1/2 small cucumber, cut into 6–8 thin slices

• 1 tsp whole-grain mustard

• 2 tbsp guacamole or a few slices of avocado

• 2 oz ham (or other deli meat), thinly sliced

• Dash of salt and pepper

Directions 1. On a cutting board, remove the stem of the bell pepper with a sharp knife. Cut the pepper in half lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds.

2. Lay the pepper halves on the cutting board and spread cream cheese inside each half. Spread whole-grain mustard on top of the cream cheese.

3. Layer your deli meat, cheese, cucumbers, and guacamole on each bell pepper half. Add a dash of salt and pepper, then combine both halves and serve!

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