Spring 2019
1109 S. Park Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
www.drjoeadams.com
(336) 342-0889
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The Best Job I’ve Ever Had I KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT THIS WOULD BE ...
While it may sound cheesy, I got into dentistry because I love making people smile. Improving people’s self- confidence never gets old. I want every single patient who walks through our doors to feel better about their smile when they leave than they did when they arrived. Luckily for me, Dr. Adams feels the same way. He is gentle and generous with patients and staff alike. He always looks for ways to improve the care and services we offer to our patients, and as the practice’s OSHA officer, I’d be remiss if I didn’t add that he maintains a spotless, safe office. Most dentists are neat freaks, which is a good thing, but Dr. Adams stands out among the crowd. Even better, he accomplishes it all right here in Reidsville. Prior to joining Caring Modern Dentistry as the clinical lead in August, I worked at a practice in Raleigh. It was a great place to work, but I live in Yanceyville, so it was also an hour-plus commute each way. When I found out about this office, I knew it was the ideal practice for me. Caring Modern Dentistry has the technological tools and added services you’d find a in big city practice with the charm and personality you can only find in a small town. Our patients are our friends and neighbors, and it’s been a blast getting to know them. Between the incredible practice and the wonderful patients, I’m happier than I’ve ever been with my career. You may be wondering exactly what a clinical lead does for a practice. Well, I do a little of everything. I assist the doctors with patients, make sure our supplies are ordered and organized, and do whatever else is needed to ensure we run smoothly. As I mentioned earlier, I’m also the OSHA officer for the practice. In that capacity, I’m basically the stickler for rules here. It would be a tough job if nobody on staff cared about health and safety regulations, but the team here is just the opposite, which makes that part of my job a lot easier than it is for officers at other practices.
When I’m not working, I’m running around with the three boys in my life: my husband, Willis, and my two sons, Jaxon and Weston. They all love to get outdoors and have fun, even though Weston isn’t even a year old yet. He’ll be hopping on a four-wheeler as soon as he can. I’m not complaining though. I feel incredibly lucky to spend my life with these three wonderful folks, no matter how rambunctious they get. I’m so thankful to the staff and patients of Caring Modern Dentistry for welcoming me with open arms. I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you a little better. Please don’t hesitate to say hello the next time you’re in the office.
-Jamie
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FAST FACTS ABOUT HICCUPS
PRESSURE POINTS Applying pressure to certain points on your body may relax your diaphragm or stimulate your vagus and phrenic nerves. The CDC recommends gently pulling your tongue forward once or twice to stimulate the nerves and muscles in your throat. If that doesn’t help, you can try plugging both your nostrils and ears while simultaneously drinking a glass of water. EATING AND DRINKING Some remedies include ingesting strange products through even stranger means, but only a few food- or drink-based remedies are actually touted by experts. While your favorite uncle might argue that a tablespoon of mustard, honey, or peanut butter does the trick, the CDC suggests that you gargle with iced water, suck on a thin slice of lemon, or drink an entire glass of warm water very slowly without breathing. Similar to the pressure point remedies, these methods are thought to relax your diaphragmatic nerves. While everyone seems to have a tried-and-true method they swear by, the next time you’re plagued with the hiccups, perhaps you should consider one of the CDC’s official solutions. What Causes Them and Which Remedies Actually Work?
Everyone knows the feeling of impending dread that arises when a hiccup first escapes your throat. While hiccups usually go away on their own within a few minutes, they can interfere with eating and talking in a frustrating way. As a result, many people have come up with creative tricks to get rid of them. With common solutions like having a friend scare you or eating a heaping spoonful of sugar, how can you tell which of these remedies actually works? Hiccups occur when your diaphragm — a thin muscle in your chest that assists with breathing — spasms involuntarily, causing you to suddenly inhale. When this happens, your vocal cords snap shut, resulting in the hiccup’s distinctive guttural sound. While many household remedies are supported by centuries of anecdotal evidence, only a handful of studies have evaluated their effectiveness. Here are three natural methods backed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). BREATHING While there are countless remedies that involve holding your breath, only one is encouraged by the CDC. Place a paper bag over your nose and mouth and breathe in and out deeply and slowly. This increases the carbon dioxide levels in your blood, which is thought to calm nerves and relax the diaphragm.
OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST!
“I enjoy going to Dr. Adams with people like Barbie working there. She is nice and always asks how I am doing. She works with the hygienist, and together they make sure that I get the best care. She also works with me on scheduling my appointments. Thank you, Barbie, for everything you do to make my visits enjoyable.” –DAVID A. “There are but a few times in life where customer service is so exceptional you’re nearly speechless. Maybe it’s that perfect waiter/ waitress at your favorite restaurant or that doctor who always goes the extra mile by listening to your needs and responding with professional excellence. Dr. Joe and his team are on that par. For me, at 54 years of age, I can’t think of a single example where I was treated with more respect and genuine kindness, not just by one or two but by everyone — from the front desk, to the hygienist who did the cleaning and X-rays, to the gal who did the impressions and the fluoride treatment, to Dr. Joe himself. Truly the most pleasant, impactful, and overall best experience one could desire in a business establishment!” –SCOTT N.
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THE WORLD’S FIRST DENTAL HYGIENIST
Where Did It All Begin?
By 1910, the Ohio College of Dental Surgery began offering a course for dental hygienists. Unfortunately, many of the existing dentists in the state strongly opposed the formal training school, so even though they had completed their coursework, hygienists struggled to find clinics where they could practice. While the school did eventually close a couple years later, Fones continued training on his own. In the end, he trained 97 dental hygiene students, all of whom were finally licensed and allowed to practice. Fast-forward a century, and today’s hygienists can offer patients more treatment than the first “dental nurses” probably ever thought possible. They carry out their own minor procedures, including polishing and stain and tartar removal, and they can also conduct inspections to update the dentist on any upcoming issues. Many of them can also carry out the preliminary work for fitting braces or take molds of teeth before reconstructive surgery is performed. All in all, both dentists and patients are fortunate that dental hygienists have taken such huge strides in their field over the last 100 years. Next time you see your hygienist, be sure to give them a big thanks for all they do!
While many dental offices are named after the dentist, most will tell you that their hygienists are an essential part of their practice. In fact, patients often build the best relationships with their hygienists due to the frequency of their cleanings. Despite the significant role they play in modern practices, a lot of people might be surprised to learn that, compared to the overall origin of dentistry, the induction of hygienists into the industry is relatively recent.
“Dental nurses,” as they were known at the time, began to provide prophylaxis treatment as a means to prevent disease in the late 1880s. Then, in 1906, an Ohio dentist named Alfred C. Fones trained his assistant, Irene Newman, to act as an apprentice so she could scale and polish his patients’ teeth. Interestingly, Fones openly despised the title “dental nurse,” so he dubbed Newman the world’s first “dental hygienist.”
Have a Laugh!
Grilled Beef Ribs
Inspired by Saveur magazine
• 1 5-lb. rack of beef ribs • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Ingredients
Directions
1. Heat a charcoal, wood-burning, or gas grill to medium high. Once heated, move heat source to one side or turn off half of the burners to create an indirect heat zone. 2. Season ribs with salt and pepper and char on the hotter side of the grill, turning occasionally, for 12–15 minutes. Once charred, transfer to the other side of grill and cook until the thickest part of the rib reaches 130 F, about 2 1/2–3 hours.
3. Let meat rest for 15 minutes. If desired, serve alongside grilled veggies.
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Why I Love My Job
How Do You Get Rid of the Hiccups?
Our Patients Say It Best
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Who Was the World’s First Dental Hygienist?
Grilled Beef Ribs
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Genealogy Sites Provide Breakthroughs in Cold Cases
Genealogy Sites and the Warming of Cold Cases The Revolution in Forensic Science Continues to Captivate the Masses
Although access to the data of popular sites like 23andMe and Ancestry.com is restricted to its customers, law enforcement agencies successfully subpoenaed the companies to hand over the requested data. With the ability to theoretically solve any crime with preserved DNA, law enforcement and websleuths alike are foaming at the mouth at the possibilities genealogy testing has to offer. If only we’d preserved some of Jack the Ripper’s DNA!
We’ve come a long way in the field of forensic science since 1986, when DNA was first used to convict someone in court. In 2019, criminals who would have gotten away with their crimes in the past are now put behind bars where they belong. The advent of genealogy testing has been thrust into the spotlight with high-profile cases that were solved by sequestering information from sites like 23andMe and Ancestry.com. With this revolution in DNA testing on the rise, there’s really no end to the impossible-to-solve cold cases that can finally be put to rest. Whatever the motivation was behind genealogy sites in the beginning, they’re now some of the most sought-after databases in the world and are worth billions for their collection of the most personal consumer data in existence. Using these websites’ data, investigators can make DNA matches with potential offenders. The most famous recent case is the successful apprehension of Joseph James DeAngelo, otherwise known as the Golden State Killer. After 13 murders and dozens of assaults, he was finally brought to justice after investigators matched his DNA to the evidence found at the crime scenes. They gained access to his DNA from the personal genomics site GEDmatch.
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