Wetchester's online newsletter for June 2018
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Who Taught Me How to Be a Dad THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA
Did you know Father’s Day was started in 1910 by a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd? She was listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in Spokane, Washington when Dodd asked herself why there wasn’t a holiday that celebrated men like her own father. Dodd’s father, William Smart, was a Civil War veteran whose wife died giving birth to their sixth child. He never got remarried and instead raised his
six kids alone, giving his children a lifetime of love and support. I can relate. I am lucky enough to have a dad who showered our family with love all through my childhood. My dad was never afraid to show his emotions. He was always
LIKE MY DAD, I CONTINUOUSLY REMIND MY CHILDREN HOW MUCH I LOVE THEM AND THAT THEY ARE MY ENTIRE WORLD. “
an affectionate, caring, and loving father who never told me to “man up” when I got upset about something. Dad taught me it was okay to feel sad or uncertain, but he also taught me to never give up. When the going gets tough, the only solution is to believe in yourself and persevere. My dad taught me a lot of important lessons, and I really looked up to him. When I was a kid, my dad went to Japan to help televise the winter Olympics. Dad spent 45 years as a cameraman for CBS Sports. He televised numerous major sports events, including Super Bowls, Masters, Final Fours, NBA Finals, andWorld Series, but the longest he was ever on a job was that year at the Olympics. He was gone for an entire month, and as a kid, that felt like forever. When he finally came home, I was so excited, I ran right into his arms. That reunion has always been my favorite memory of my dad. Dad retired this past January, and now he gets to spend his time playing golf, tennis, and chess. He also gets to spend time being a granddad to my own two kids. I have a daughter who’s 9 1/2 and a
son who’s just about to turn 8, and sometimes I wonder howmy dad did it all. I only want the best for my children, and determining exactly what “the best” looks like can be difficult. I try to teach my kids how to appreciate the small things in life. I want them to feel confident in who they are and to have the tools they need to achieve anything. I try to instill in them the knowledge that the only one holding them back is themselves. Like my dad, I continuously remind my children howmuch I love them and that they are my entire world. Being a dad is one of the hardest things I have ever done. Lucky for me, I learned from the best. I want to wish a happy Father’s Day to the man who taught me what it means to be a father.
Dad, thank you for everything you have done and for helping me become the man I am today. I love you.
Dr. Michael Graffeo
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Hone In on
Nature’s Wonder Sweetener
Honey is a wonderful all-natural sweetener. Despite being sweet, it comes with actual health benefits — something you can’t say about other types of sugar. But some honeys are better than others, so it’s important to buy the right kind. Raw honey may help your body heal itself more effectively. One study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine pointed to raw manuka honey as an effective way to speed up the time it takes wounds to heal while also reducing risk of infection. Simply apply manuka honey to a wound and let it do the rest.
isn’t known to decrease the healing time of wounds, it can reduce symptoms related to allergies. Raw honey contains trace amounts of pollen, as well as other allergens from grasses and weeds. Local honey contains many of the pollens
three points — raw, unfiltered, and local — are crucial. When honey is processed and filtered, it loses practically all of its allergy- fighting power and becomes an ordinary sweetener. Most experts advise finding honey that was produced as close to your home as possible, preferably within 20 miles. The closer, the better. Keep in mind that it can take several weeks before you feel results. Of course, you won’t find a more delicious way to combat allergies.
and allergens you would normally breathe in on an average day. The pollens in local honey are just enough to kick your immune system into gear. As a form of immunotherapy, raw, local honey helps your body become acclimated to those allergens. But these
One of the best types of honey you can buy is raw, unfiltered, local honey . While it
OUR PATIENTS SAY IT BEST
sure that I was comfortable during the procedure. He also called to check on my recovery that night! I highly recommend this practice.” –Lindsay C. “My experience at the Westchester Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Implantology was exceptional. From the moment I stepped inside the pristine office space, I was welcomed in and directed to the back. Dr. Graffeo was very understanding and articulate in explaining the procedure being
“Got three wisdom teeth out and the procedure was way, way easier than I thought it would be. My friends all had the chipmunk cheeks after their surgery, but I barely had any swelling. Very kind staff, very professional doctor. All around good experience — would highly recommend.” –Preston B. “Dr. Graffeo was wonderful. I had an emergency and he was able to fit me in the same day. I was eight months pregnant, and he made
done and everything that my wisdom-teeth removal would entail. The assistants were also very kind. The procedure was completed seamlessly; I was fortunate enough to not have any pain during, as well as afterwards. Thank you so much to Dr. Graffeo and his office staff for their care and concern. I wish I had more wisdom teeth so that I could revisit!” –Sarah H.
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Research Suggests VR Can Improve Surgical Training LEVEL UP!
Technology is growing faster today than it has at any other point in human history. We see these advancements everywhere, from the register at the grocery store to our children’s’ grade-school classroom. Technological advancements have even been able to improve the way young dentists and oral surgeons learn their craft. But is it enough? Studies have found that up to 40 percent of novice residents are not confident about performing a major surgical procedure. To help improve the confidence of young surgeons-in-training, researchers developed an immersive virtual reality (iVR) experience for use with Oculus Rift and Leap Motion devices. In a multisite, single-blind, parallel, randomized, controlled trial, 95 novice surgical residents from seven different dental schools were divided into a study group and a control group. Participants in the study group were instructed to practice a Le Fort I osteotomy using the iVR surgery application on an Oculus Rift with Leap Motion device. Meanwhile, the study group received similar information
through a PowerPoint presentation on a standard laptop.
Researchers found participants in the study group showed greater levels of self- confidence regarding their ability to perform the procedure than participants in the control group (P = .034; α α = 0.05). In fact, participants who were in their first year of training showed the greatest improvements in their confidence. Other studies have already identified the potential for video games as a learning tool in the classroom. This study, published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, suggests iVR technology can be used to increase both the knowledge and self- confidence in surgical residents. It opens the potential for further research into the possibilities of VR in educational settings and may one day help cultivate more informed, capable professionals across the healthcare industry.
Spicy Chimichurri Grilled Cheese
Have a Laugh
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
1. Pulse chimichurri ingredients in a food processor or blender until combined but not puréed. Add extra olive oil as needed. 2. Heat grill or skillet to medium-low. Brush outsides of bread with olive oil. Smear 1 tablespoon chimichurri on each slice of bread. Place a layer of avocado and cheese between slices. 3. Cook gently until bread is crisp and cheese is melted. 4. Slice and serve.
For chimichurri: • 2 jalapeños •
4 green onions 1/2 cup cilantro
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1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
2 teaspoons honey
For sandwiches: •
1 tablespoon olive oil
Enjoy!
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1 ripe avocado, cut into slices 2–4 ounces fresh mozzarella 4 slices whole-wheat bread
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INSIDE This Issue
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Learn From the Best
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A Natural Sweetener With Real Health Benefits Our Patients Say It Best
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Can Virtual Reality Create Better Surgeons?
Spicy Chimichurri Grilled Cheese
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History of the Perfect Smile
Mummies and Metal Mouths Braces: FromAncient Egypt to Today
People have always been on the hunt for the perfect smile. While the advanced methods of orthodontics, specifically braces, seem like a modern invention, people have been experimenting with ways to straighten their teeth since ancient Egypt. Archaeologists have uncovered Egyptian mummies with bands made of catgut wrapped around their teeth. Some of the writings from both Hippocrates and Aristotle, dating back to around 400–300 BCE, contain notes of methods used to straighten crooked teeth and cure dental conditions. The Etruscans buried their dead with gold bands around their teeth, and later the Romans used wires made of gold and ligature to force their teeth into a desirable position. The dark ages knocked orthodontics out of the spotlight for a few hundred years until the 1700s. In France, dentist Pierre Fauchard published “The Surgeon Dentist” in 1728. In his book, Fauchard described a horseshoe- shaped piece of metal called a bandeau, which could expand the arch of a person’s mouth. There’s a good chance the bandeau was actually a torture device, but it became very popular in France.
dentists learned more about human teeth, the material with which braces were made varied between practices. Gold, platinum, silver, steel, gum rubber, and vulcanite were commonly used, though some orthodontists relied on ivory, zinc, copper, brass, and even wood. Stainless steel wouldn’t become the norm until the 1950s. Braces as we recognize them today began appearing in patients’ mouths in the 1970s. With the introduction of dental adhesives, orthodontists no longer needed to wrap wires around each individual tooth. Instead, they were able to attach brackets directly onto a patient’s teeth and keep them in place with tie wires and elastic ligatures. Today, there are many paths toward a perfect smile. Metal braces are joined by ceramic braces, lingual braces, self-ligating braces, and plastic aligners like Invisalign. No matter the level of orthodontic treatment needed, there’s a braces option for every patient.
In 1819, Christophe-Francois Delabarre created the wire crib, signaling the beginning of modern orthodontics. Over the next century, as
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