Michael Ling, DDS - April 2020

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Finding the Right Dentist for Your Family Beet, Goat Cheese, and Arugula Salad Searching for the best medical professionals to treat your family can be a lot like searching for a needle in a haystack. You want to find a provider who is experienced and friendly, but you also need one who will suit your family’s particular needs. It can be confusing to sort through the stack of candidates for your family’s care, but when it comes to choosing a dental provider, there are a few key components to keep in mind. Inspired by FoodNetwork.com INGREDIENTS

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Bob: His drill slipped.

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar • 3 tbsp shallots, thinly sliced • 1 tbsp honey • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper to taste • 6 beets, peeled and quartered • 6 cups fresh arugula

For starters , it’s beneficial to find a dentist who will always be the professional your family members see. It’s much easier to develop a relationship with your dentist, and it’s much easier for your children to establish trust when they consistently see the same person at every appointment. If the dental hygienist and dentist change each time, this can create apprehension and fear for children. Next , don’t mistake average standards of care for above and beyond service. If a dental practice answers your messages, is friendly when you talk to them, and has a clean space, that’s great! They are meeting standards for what dental practices should be, but this does not mean their practice is top tier. Any successful business will have each of these components. Instead, search for practices that make your family feel welcome and the most comfortable. We guarantee that standard business practices will be common in these practices as well. Finally , many families and children thrive in small settings. Similarly to seeing the same dental team at every appointment, when a child is brought to an appointment at a small practice where they know people and don’t feel lost in a big operation, they are more likely to be comfortable and relaxed. This will ease any anxiety that children might feel during their appointment. Our team is proud to be part of this community, and we are honored to be a family- owned business that serves families. We believe our patients deserve nothing less than the best. Learn more about our services and get started with our team today by giving us a call or visiting our website.

• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries • 1/2 avocado, cubed • 2 oz crumbled goat cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 450 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, shallots, and honey. 3. Gradually whisk olive oil into the mixture and season with salt and pepper. 4. In a small bowl, toss the beets in dressing until they are coated. 5. Place coated beets on baking sheet and roast them for 12 minutes. Set the beets aside and allow them to cool. 6. In a large bowl, toss arugula, walnuts, and berries with the remaining vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. 7. Top salad with beets, avocado, and goat cheese.

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