September 2018
Happy Trails
Allan W. Stevenson, DDS General Dentist
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This summer has been an exciting one both at work and home. It kicked off with us waving goodbye to Lydia as she left for her mission in Lubbock, Texas. Before she left, she was nervous and excited. As she’s settled in, however, the scales have definitely tipped in favor of excitement. I can’t wait to hear about all of her adventures over the course of the next 18 months. We always know back-to-school is on the horizon when Eliza and Ellie begin cross-country practice. One of my favorite events this time of year is the team relay during preseason cross-country in August. I’d like to thank team members who help me hold my own while participating in the relay. I like to run, and training alongside my girls’ cross-country team helps my own training. It’s something we do together. I like to think I’m in as good shape as my daughters. Speaking of awesome August events, we recently held our annual patient appreciation night at the Parma Motor-Vu. You can find some photos of the event inside this issue, but let me just say that we had an absolute blast. It’s always a joy to interact with patients outside the office and have a little fun. Fall is shaping up to be just as busy as summer was, with two more exciting events. First, on Sept. 7 and 8, we held our Charity Yard Sale at Old Fort Boise Park. All of the proceeds will benefit our dental mission trip to Guatemala next year. We’re so grateful for the help of Loyal To One Ministry, an area secondhand store that donated a number of awesome objects for our sale. Our 2 Fall Events That Celebrate Great Causes
patients and team members have also brought in some unique items. If you missed the event, we are still accepting cash donations or items for newborns and hygiene kits. On Oct. 12, we have our third annual Stars, Stripes, and Smiles day. The event is a day of free dentistry for active-duty servicepeople and veterans and their families. You can book an appointment for the event today. We try to treat as many people as possible, but spaces fill up quickly. One important thing to note is that if you think you may need extensive treatment, you should come in before Stars, Stripes, and Smiles and take advantage of our New Patient Special. That way, you’ll get the most bang for your buck on the day of the event. We participate in Stars, Stripes, and Smiles as a way to express our gratitude to the heroes who selflessly devote their lives to protecting our country and its values. It’s always one of our most memorable days of the year, and I’m certain the 2018 event will be no different. In closing, I want to thank everyone who has participated in any of our events this year. We are extremely flattered and humbled to serve a wonderful community of patients. It might sound like a cliché, but we wouldn’t be here without you.
Have a wonderful back-to-school season, everybody. I hope to see you at one of our events in the coming months.
–Dr. Stevenson
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Do Mummies Wear Braces? A Brief Historyof Orthodontics
B races are a part of many people’s lives. You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t wear braces in high school, and it’s likely you have a friend or sibling who spent a few years with metal strapped to their teeth. People have been striving for a perfect smile for a long time. In fact, archaeologists have found evidence that many ancient civilizations used some form of braces.
that’s because historians believe the bandeau was actually a torture device. Fortunately, Christophe-François Delabarre came along in 1819 to invent the wire crib, which signaled the beginning of modern orthodontics.
Braces changed rapidly over the next hundred years as dentists learned more about teeth. For a long time, most braces were made of gold, platinum, silver, or gum rubber, though some orthodontists relied on ivory, brass, and even wood. Stainless steel didn’t become the norm until the 1950s. Then, in the 1970s, with the introduction of dental adhesives, orthodontists no longer needed to wrap wires around each individual tooth, and braces as we know them came to be. Today, traditional metal braces have been joined by ceramic braces, lingual braces, and plastic aligners like Invisalign. Patients have plenty of options in their search for the perfect smile!
Several ancient Egyptian mummies have been discovered with bands of catgut wrapped around their teeth, and across the Mediterranean, the Etruscans often buried their dead with gold bands around their pearly whites. These braces were part of burial rituals, meant to keep a person’s teeth in place after they died. Though philosophers of the time, including Hippocrates and Aristotle, wrote about methods for straightening teeth while patients were still alive, braces didn’t really get their start until after the Dark Ages. In 1728, French dentist Pierre Fauchard published “The Surgeon Dentist.” One of the treatments was the bandeau, a horseshoe- shaped piece of metal that could expand the arch of a patient’s mouth. If this sounds painful,
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On Monday, Aug. 13th, our annual Patient Appreciation Night was held at the Parma Motor-Vu. Over 600 patients, family, and friends were treated to a night of popcorn, sodas, and Hotel Transylvania 3! We also had the drawing for our referral contest. Congratulations to Danielle Heitz for winning a trip for two to Hawaii!! Patient Appreciation Night
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Inside This Issue
Our Fall Calendar
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Who Wore the First Braces?
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Patient Appreciation Night!
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Beans and Greens Rigatoni
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BEANS AND GREENS RIGATONI
INGREDIENTS
to skillet. Cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. 4. Add cooked pasta, kale, and 1 cup pasta water to skillet. Toss vigorously as kale cooks, about 4 minutes. 5. Transfer to bowls, top with a squeeze of lemon, sprinkle with cheese or salt, and serve. • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • Juice of 1 lemon • Salt, for pasta water and to taste • 2 ounces fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)
1. In a large stock pot, boil 6 quarts of liberally salted water. On another burner, heat a large skillet to medium-low. 2. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 3 minutes less than the package recommends. 3. While pasta is cooking, add beans, red pepper, and oil • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta • 1 bunch Tuscan kale, rinsed • 1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS
Inspired by Bon Appétit Magazine
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