Briarfield Dental - March-April 2019

‘The Sultan of Swat! The King of Crash! The Colossus of Clout! The Great Bambino!’

On April 27, 1947, the New York Yankees hosted the first Babe Ruth Day to honor the ailing baseball star, who had terminal throat cancer. As he rose to give a speech for the 58,339 fans in the stadium, Ruth’s condition caused him to have a coughing fit. With the thunderous cheers from the stands encouraging him to continue, he lovingly spoke to the thousands of people who had followed his career from his early years as a free- spirited Baltimore school kid to the world-renowned baseball legend he became. Even legends have to start somewhere, and Ruth began his baseball career in the minor league Baltimore Orioles, where his teammates gave him the nickname “Babe.” He was soon acquired by the Boston Red Sox, and he helped them win the World Series in 1916 and 1918. The following year, he was traded to the Yankees. His popularity in the Big Apple allowed the Yankees to move from a shared ballpark to one of their own in the Bronx, which was aptly known as “The House That Ruth Built.” Even through the 1919 World Series gambling debacle, which cast doubt over the sport’s future, the fans’ attention was still centered on the Sultan of Swat and what he would The Legend of Babe Ruth

do next. The New York Times reported that as

“home runs began to scale off his bat in droves, crowds jammed ballparks in every city in which he appeared.” All those home runs resulted in his record-breaking year in 1927, when he hit 60 over-the-fence home runs in a single season.

While his home run record was eventually broken in 1961, the continued celebration of Babe Ruth Day keeps his love for the game and unmatched ability alive. To quote the classic baseball film “The Sandlot,” “Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” In the Great Bambino’s case, the legend of his baseball career has survived for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

Gentle and Thorough Ashlie Torres on What Makes a Great Dental Hygienist

In kindergarten, whenever someone asked what she wanted

see me, not nervous. This is why I became a dental hygienist. The hygienists get to know patients on a personal level. We get to build relationships with our patients, hear what’s going on in their lives, and teach them how to care for their teeth. There’s nothing I love more than to see a patient go from being self- conscious about their teeth to walking in with a confident, happy smile. I love what I do, and I can’t picture doing anything else.” Though Ashlie has only been with Briarfield Dental for a few months, she comes with 13 years of experience as a dental hygienist. She got her hygiene degree at Owens Community College and has a reputation for offering high-quality care. Incredibly empathetic, Ashlie prioritizes her patients’ needs at all times.

“It’s not about beating the clock,” she says. “No matter what I’m doing, I’m going to do it the right, ethical way. That’s how I was raised. When you rush through your work, the results show. As a dental hygienist, my job is to be gentle and thorough. I want my patients to have a good experience and to leave with a smile they’re proud of. I’m always mindful of how my patients are feeling and check in with them regularly. Dental care is a team effort, and patients are an important part of that team.” When Ashlie isn’t helping her patients take care of their smiles, she and her husband, Andrew, enjoy day hikes. If you’re ever out in Hocking Hills on a nice day, you might spot Ashlie and Andrew with their Yorkie, Malcolm, enjoying some fresh air out in nature.

to be when she grew up, Ashlie Torres was the kid who would proudly declare, “I’m going to be a dentist!” However, as she got older and learned exactly who’s responsible for what at a dental office, she decided that being the dentist wasn’t her cup of tea.

“I didn’t want to drill or pull teeth,” Ashlie explained. “I wanted people to be happy to

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