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MEET DR. BEN HULBERT The Newest Addition to Our Team
I’m so thrilled to finally introduce myself as the newest doctor to be joining the Ustick Dental team! As of June 1, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a handful of our wonderful patients, and I can’t wait to meet even more of you as Ustick Dental resumes its normal schedule after being closed. In the meantime, I want to share a little bit about myself with everyone. What I love most about the opportunity Dr. Rigby has given me by welcoming me onto the Ustick Dental team is the chance to give back to the community that I know and love. Like many of you, I grew up right here in Idaho, about 45 minutes away from our office, in Parma. I grew up visiting several of the great dentists the Boise area has produced, and each of them served as inspiration for wanting to go into dentistry myself. I’ve always appreciated both the science and the artistry of dental work. The science means understanding what’s going on with each unique patient’s oral health, and the artistry lies in figuring out the best course of action to address it. Not only do we get the opportunity to help people with their oral concerns, but we also get to socialize with great people every single day. There’s something special about helping create the smile that someone walks out the door with (in more ways than one). I first met the Ustick Dental team over a year ago during their annual mission trip to Guatemala, where we provided dentistry to a community in need. One of the biggest things that drew me to Ustick Dental is their dedication to philanthropy by way of mission trips and charitable events. Good dentistry is important for everyone’s health, but many simply don’t have the means to achieve it. The realization that one small dental act can change the way someone comfortably lives their everyday life is also something that pushed me to pursue this career. The pandemic may have caused delays in some plans as Ustick Dental had to temporarily close its doors, but that just meant I found myself with extra time on my hands before officially starting.
Like many others, my family and I have been finding creative ways to stay productive and entertained. I have a 3-year-old boy and another son due just about any day now. I finished dental school in Utah, and my wife is from San Diego, so there was some back and forth about the best place to settle down. But we both realized how incredible the Boise area is for raising a family, which is something so important to both of us, and we were excited to move back to Idaho recently. I can’t wait to bring up my children in the amazing communities that I grew up in and that I now have the pleasure of serving every day. In between the time spent with family and preparing for a new baby, I’ve been finding moments to indulge in cooking, which I find therapeutic even though I’m by no means a great chef. I’ve also been doing much more fishing than usual and have even dabbled in some amateur fiction writing. But don’t worry, I won’t make you read anything I’ve penned! It’s just been nice to get back to some of the activities that make me happy, and I hope all of you have been doing the same. I can’t wait to meet all of our wonderful patients and get to know them. And thank you to the entire team at Ustick Dental for welcoming me with open arms. Everyone has truly made this moment feel like coming home.
-Dr. Ben Hulbert
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So You Can Keep Your Eyes on the Road 3 ACTIVITIES TO KEEP YOUR KIDS BUSY IN THE CAR
ROAD TRIP BINGO This is a tried-and-true, classic car game that still entertains kids today. You can easily make your own bingo boards with squares to mark off for road signs, construction vehicles, and other roadside sights. Plus, this activity helps kids hone their observation skills. Having some treats ready as a prize for the first kid to get a bingo will ensure everyone wants to play along! DRY-ERASE ART Having art supplies in the car might keep your kids busy, but it can also mean dozens of crayons and colored pencils getting lost between the seat cushions. Instead, keep dry-erase boards and markers on hand for a safe art project without the clutter and mess. Plus, old plastic CD cases work as dry-erase boards! TOY AND BOOK BOX When the games and art projects don’t work, a box of picture books, toy cars, dolls, and other toys might prove to be the best defense against your kids’ boredom. While this fix might seem too easy, sometimes the simplest ideas work the best. Instead of having your kids play the quiet game the next time they’re acting up in the back, try some of these ideas to keep them entertained so you can keep your eyes safely on the road.
Your family might not be taking many road trips this summer, but keeping your kiddos occupied even on short trips in the car can sometimes feel impossible. Few vehicles have built-in entertainment systems, and truth be told, using a smartphone or iPad to address your kids’ boredom and antics might not be the best option, especially if you’re trying to cut down on their screen time. Fortunately, some of the activities that keep kids occupied on long road trips also work for quick trips around town. Before you reach for the nearest screen to keep your kids from picking on one another or finding unsafe ways of entertaining themselves, try some of these constructive car activities.
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SLEEP BRUXISM IN CHILDREN Causes and Consequences
When parents check on their children sleeping in the next room, they want to hear the sounds of easy sleep: slow, rhythmic breathing and the occasional sigh or two. However, sometimes they might hear a soft grinding noise. This is when a child clenches or grinds their teeth together, which is called bruxism. DIURNAL BRUXING AND SLEEP BRUXISM In children, two types of bruxism occur unconsciously. Diurnal bruxing is when a child grinds their teeth throughout the day, often without realizing they’re doing it. This is the easiest to fix because once brought to the child’s attention, measures can be taken to address it. Sleep bruxism (SB) also occurs unconsciously, but because the child is asleep, they cannot consciously stop doing it. THE REASON BEHIND SLEEP BRUXISM A recent American Dental Association study has shown that the prevalence of SB in children is often associated with emotional and behavioral problems. The study, published March 26, 2020, included a cross-sectional sample of 556 8-year-olds at 20 public schools
in Brazil to try to pinpoint the cause of SB. Parents and caregivers observed their children for symptoms related to SB and also provided information about any emotional or behavioral problems the children might be having. The study found that SB was a common condition in over 30% of the children in the sample, and there was a higher prevalence of it in children with reported social, emotional, and behavioral problems. THE IMPACT OF SLEEP BRUXISM While SB is considered a normal sporadic condition for children, if it’s regular and intense, it can harm the child. Constant teeth grinding can result in moderately to severely damaged teeth, pain, and restless sleep. What’s more, if the condition isn’t caught early, it can cause severe facial and jaw problems, such as a temporomandibular joint disorder. If you notice your child is suffering from SB, it’s time to take action. Talk to your dentist to learn what you can do for your child to help them through this and to preserve their bright, healthy smile.
TAKE A BREAK
NO-CHURN
Inspired by GrainChanger.com S’mores Ice Cream
Ingredients
• 1 chocolate bar, chopped • 2 cups whipping cream, chilled
• 14 oz sweetened condensed milk • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 10 graham crackers, crushed
Directions 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, graham crackers, and chocolate. 2. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat whipping cream until peaks form, about 3 minutes. 3. Fold whipping cream into the condensed milk mixture. Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 8 hours. 4. Serve and enjoy on a hot summer day. It’s especially delicious in a waffle cone!
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inside this ISSUE All About Dr. Ben Hulbert PAGE 1 3 Fun Car Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy PAGE 2 Be Aware of This Common but Harmful Sleep Condition PAGE 3 Homemade S’mores Ice Cream PAGE 3 The Wacky Evolution of the Knock-Knock Joke PAGE 4
Knock Knock! Who’s There?
THE WACKY EVOLUTION OF THE KNOCK-KNOCK JOKE
Knock knock! Who’s there? Theresa. Theresa who? Theresa crowd!
Well, according to NPR, knock-knock jokes have had a roller coaster of a history. Near as we can tell, they actually evolved from another kind of joke: the “Do You Know” joke. This style of joke was popular in the early 1900s, and according to an Oakland Tribune article NPR dug up, this was a typical one: Do you know Arthur? Arthur who? Arthurmometer! Not very funny, is it? Well, over the years this style of back-and-forth jesting evolved into knock-knock jokes. The popularity of the “knock knock” bit of the joke could harken back to Shakespeare, who BestLife credits with “the first-known occurrence of a knock knock, who’s-there dialogue” in Act 2 of “Macbeth” (though it likely wasn’t intended to be funny), or it could be a
reference to 1936 vice presidential hopeful Frank Knox, whose name made “knock knock” irresistible wordplay for the radio. Whatever the reason, knock knocks were all the rage in the 1930s, to the extent that people formed knock-knock clubs, businesses held knock-knock contests, and orchestras set them to music. However, the heyday was short-lived. In the following years, people started getting sick of knock knocks, and even psychologists turned against them. According to NPR, “people who loved knock-knock jokes were said to have social problems.” Today, knock-knock jokes are still around, but they’re mostly considered a game for kids or demoted to the realm of “bad dad jokes.” Maybe you think that’s warranted, maybe you think it’s tragic — either way, odds are the format will continue to evolve and probably outlive us all!
Unless you’re living under a rock, odds are you’ve laughed, grumbled, or groaned in response to a knock-knock joke. You may have even told a few yourself before you realized knock-knock jokes had gone out of style in favor of sarcasm and memes. That’s because at their core, knock-knock jokes are a quintessential American experience — and the perfect homegrown fodder for International Joke Day, which falls on July 1. But where did they come from, and why do so many people knock the knock-knock joke today?
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