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Our Guiding Light/ What Keeps Us Centered Defining What We Stand For April 2019
Back in the day, I was going to Ohio State and putting myself through school by working as a dental assistant and hygienist at the Children’s Hospital in the evenings and at a private practice on weekends. A typical day went something like this: I’d go to class all day, head to work at the Children’s Hospital from 4:30–9:30 in the evening, and then study late into the night. Looking back, I don’t know how I did it — obviously, I was a younger man than I am now. On Saturdays, I worked at a private practice. These jobs offered a chance to see different work cultures and get a glimpse of what I wanted to emulate (and, just as helpful, not emulate) when I became a dentist. philosophy. Of course, I wasn’t thinking about that at the time. I was focused on gaining the skills and experience that would allow me to help people as a dentist. But the reality is that, while immersing yourself in an experience, you develop your own personal philosophy for who you are and what you do. When I opened Nagy Family Dental Group, I started the practice from scratch and realized that I had to decide what the practice’s philosophy would be. What characteristics would we be defined by? What values would guide us? The variety and diversity of experiences I had really helped me develop my professional
Originally, the practice’s values came from me. I wrote down what I thought should guide us. I outlined four values I felt fit with our goals as a dental practice. Since then, I’ve turned to my team for input. As our practice grew, defining our values became a collaborative effort. Everyone has to be on board with the core values. No one can do it alone. Some of you are probably familiar with our mission. It’s posted in our reception area as a reminder of what we stand for: “Our purpose is simple: to provide professional dental care services of the highest standards with the utmost compassion and courtesy while maintaining an environment that cultivates and promotes individualized care in a family and faith-based practice. Our mission is excellence.” This mission aligns with the seven core values we’ve identified: Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Generosity, Compassion, Service, and Stewardship. These are the characteristics we want to embody in our work. These values are our compass; they help us make decisions and steer us back on track when we veer from our path. When we’re making hiring decisions, we refer back to the core values and determine if a candidate exemplifies them. Our free dental care initiative, Salt & Light, was something we all felt passionate about, and it’s no coincidence that the endeavor aligns with many of our values. Here’s one quote that inspired our core values: “Generosity is the antidote to selfishness.” In everything we do, we want to be generous stewards to our patients and our greater community. With our core values as our compass, I know we‘ll get there.
-Dr. Nagy
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Learning to read opens up a world of possibilities. When your child walks through the back of the wardrobe into Narnia with Lucy Pevensie or rides with Harry Potter on the train to Hogwarts, they connect to something beyond their own experiences. In the U.S., April 23 is World Book Day, and the date commemorates the deaths of legendary authors Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Garcilaso de la Vega, as well as the birth of author Vladimir Nabokov. World Book Day is the perfect time to sit down with your family and let yourself be transported to new worlds. So, here are three great stories to help you take young readers on brand-new adventures. FOR THE ELEMENTARY READER: ‘SONG OF THE WILD: A FIRST BOOK OF ANIMALS’ “Song of the Wild” makes a great read-aloud book for beginner readers because they can get lost in the beautiful artwork while you read the text. Written in prose and rhyming poems, this book showcases sprawling landscapes — savannahs, jungles, and oceans — and features the wildlife living there. It’s worth a read simply to appreciate the colorful depictions of each animal. This book was written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Petr Horácek. FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOLER: ‘THE NIGHT DIARY’ 12-year-old Nisha navigates her world after the partition of India creates the new country of Pakistan and her family is forced to leave their home. Her mother may be gone, but Nisha finds solace in writing nightly letters to her in her diary as she discovers what the future holds. Based on author Veera Hiranandani’s memories of her own family, this moving tale lets readers experience life through someone else’s eyes. While some might not think of comics as proper reading, Penelope Bagieu’s graphic novel forces reconsideration. Her clever, colorful artwork and engaging narrative take the reader through the biographies of 30 women, from Bette Davis and Mae Jemison to lesser-known but equally intriguing ladies like Giorgina Reid. All in all, this book provides a great way to get kids excited about history in an entertaining form. FOR TEENS: ‘BRAZEN: REBEL LADIES WHO ROCKED THE WORLD’ Worlds Within Pages Books to Engage the Whole Family
Shivani Builds on Her Dental Knowledge A Love for Learning As a dental assistant at Nagy Family Dental Group, Shivani is excited to enhance her knowledge and learn from Dr. Nagy and the team. Shivani joined Nagy Family Dental Group with a strong foundation in dentistry because she went to dental school in India. When she and her husband moved to the United States for his work with the military and NASA, she was eager to continue her career and broaden her knowledge. Nagy Family Dental Group offered Shivani the perfect place to do that. “I was amazed to see the variety of treatment options Dr. Nagy, Dr. McDonald, and Dr. Klamut offer,” she says. “Patients don’t have to go somewhere else to get additional treatment.” Shivani is especially excited to learn from Dr. Nagy, someone she describes as being “so kind, polite, and knowledgeable.” She has started the process of applying to dental school to become a licensed dentist in the United States, and she sees Dr. Nagy as the perfect role model to emulate. “I want to be just like him,” Shivani says. “He is an inspiration to me.” Since joining the team in January, Shivani has found a new work family at Nagy Family Dental Group. “The people here are awesome,” she says. “They are so nice and welcoming. It’s like a family here.” Shivani says her interactions with patients add to this family-oriented atmosphere. “Some have been patients here for over 20 years. I love talking to them and getting to know about their families. It’s the most enjoyable part of work life,” she says. Outside of work, Shivani is focused on caring for and playing with her 3 1/2-year-old old son, Raghave. “He keeps me on my toes,” she says with a laugh. While Shivani’s husband has been deployed, Shivani has been caring for Raghave and taking care of things at home. While it can be challenging, Shivani has a positive and pragmatic outlook. “It makes you stronger and wiser,” she says.
We are so happy to have as positive and knowledgeable a person as Shivani on our team. Come say hi the next time you are at the office!
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A Symbol of Stability and Hope in the Community
“You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.”
Salt has long been used as a preservative for food, and it was also used as currency many years ago. In fact, the word “salary” originates from when salt was used as a soldier’s pay. African merchants often paid with the mineral, trading it ounce for ounce for gold. As a symbol, salt represents security and steadfastness; “salt of the earth” describes someone who is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. Light is hope. Light banishes the dark. Light gives life. Light in the form of a candle can brighten an entire room. The original flame doesn’t dim from being shared. It’s from this rich, symbolic history that we draw the name for our free dental care initiative, Salt & Light. These are qualities we hope to embody in our free clinic. We plan to assist an entire community, not just one or two people.
Free dental care will allow relief for those suffering from dental pain. It will provide hope and stability to those who feel like these things no longer exist for them. If someone has a dental care need, we will have an answer. Salt & Light is our deeper reason for existing. Salt & Light will be home to interactions based on care and compassion for our fellow people. Generosity is the best antidote for selfishness, and we can think of no better use for our resources and energy than a free dental care program made possible by the Nagy Family Foundation. The symbols of salt and light represent the reliable and hopeful source of care that our initiative brings to the community. We look forward to being a beacon of hope and stability for years to come.
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Care Enough to Share We love our patients and appreciate your referrals! We are proud to offer a top-of-the-line referral program! For each family member, friend, or coworker you refer to our office, you will receive an entry into our $500-value quarterly raffle! Past prizes have included grills, flat-screen TVs, Yeti coolers, Cavs tickets, Indians tickets, Cedar Point passes, and a weekend at Kalahari! This quarter (April-July 2019), the grand prize raffle is a gas grill! Ask a staffmember what this quarter’s raffle is to receive a FREE entry!
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, ideally Parmigiano- Reggiano Kosher salt, for pasta water and to taste
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12 ounces pasta, ideally fusilli 1/2 pound broccoli florets
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1. In a large pot, liberally salt water and bring to a boil. Add fusilli and cook according to package directions. Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper during the last 2 minutes of cook time. 2. Drain the pasta and veggies, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Return pasta and veggies to pot. 3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil to medium heat. Add garlic and cook until translucent and golden, 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until tomatoes are wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in reserved pasta water. 4. Add tomato mixture to pasta pot, stirring to coat evenly. 5. Divide into bowls, top with Parmesan cheese, and serve. www.NagyFamilyDental.com 3
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What’s Inside?
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What We Stand For
Books to Engage the Whole Family Team Member Spotlight Behind Our Salt & Light Initiative
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3 Great Opening Days in Baseball
Peanuts & Cracker Jacks The Best Opening Days in Baseball History
LOU, COMBS, AND BABE — OH MY! Considered one of the best teams in baseball history, the 1927 New York Yankees started their historic run and 25th season by dismantling the Philadelphia Athletics with a score of 8–3. The slugfest was true to form for the 1927 Yankees, whose players would go on to make up baseball’s famous “Murderers’ Row.” With sluggers like Lou Gehrig, Earle Combs, Babe Ruth, Mark Koenig, Bob Meusel, and Tony Lazzeri, it’s no wonder this team went on to win its fifth championship that year. THE HAMMER TIES BAMBINO For decades, no one could match George Herman Ruth. The Great Bambino’s all-time home run record seemed like an impossible feat of strength — that is, until Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron came along. On opening day, April 4, 1974, Aaron smashed his 714th homer, tying Babe Ruth for the most home runs ever hit and extending the Atlanta Braves’ shutout lead over the Cincinnati Reds. A few weeks later, Aaron surpassed Ruth’s record, prompting a standing ovation from the crowd.
Baseball’s opening day has been an American holiday of sorts since the Cincinnati Red Stockings threw out the first major league pitch in 1869. To celebrate the start of the 150th season of professional baseball, here are three of the best opening days in baseball history. A NEW BEGINNING On April 15, 1947, an opening-day game changed the course of Major League Baseball. On this day, Jackie Robinson started for the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the first African-American player to start for a major league baseball team. Robinson’s historic showing was lackluster, going 0-for-3 at the plate and making a solid showing on the infield at first base, but his mere presence in a Dodgers uniform had already broken history. Despite his nationally-recognized skills — Robinson was named MVP of the MLB farm team league in 1946 — the backlash that followed his rise to the pros, both from fans and teammates, was palpable. Still, as well-known sportscaster Howard Cosell said, “Suddenly, it was a new beginning.”
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