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THE HART HERALD SUMMER 2018 605.996.0650 WWW.HART-DENTAL.COM 714 W. 18th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301 Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 8–5, Friday 8–1
BACK TO THE FUTURE THE YEAR SO FAR AND THE ROAD AHEAD
Greetings to everyone! I hope your summer is off to a great start! We just returned from a family road trip to Hereford, Texas, for my brother’s wedding. I enjoyed showing my kids and in-laws around the town where I graduated and spending some quality time with friends and family. I even made a stop at the local western store to pick up a new cowboy hat so I will be ready for the Corn Palace Rodeo! Prior to the wedding, Karisa and I attended the EntreLeadership Summit in San Antonio, where we learned so much about being better leaders and better business owners. Attending the 2017 EntreLeadership Summit in Orlando was the catalyst for many good changes we made over the past year, and I anticipate the same will be true for 2018. It’s been a while since our last newsletter, so this is our first opportunity to let you all know that, in January, Dr. Bisson purchased a practice from a retiring doctor in Brookings. We are happy for him and his family during this next step in their journey. Brookings is the place where both Dr. Bisson and his wife went to school, and I expect they will be very happy there. Dr. Bisson’s last day was Jan. 31 , and our first step as a practice was to regroup. We had a team meeting to look at where we’ve been and where we’re going. First we acknowledged that we had some growing pains over the last five years. Then we discussed our mission, vision, and core values and took a hard look at where we may have drifted and where there’s room for improvement. Finally we made a plan for how we’re going to serve our patients with only one doctor, and we discussed how we can recruit a doctor who aligns with our mission and values while continuing to give you excellent care. Since then, it has been a very busy few months, as expected. But I can honestly say that I’m more excited than ever about the team we have. And I’m proud of our mission to help our patients live better lives through modern dentistry.
Dental Meeting. Yesterday, we brought in a consultant from Philadelphia to improve our software and train us on how to better utilize our technology. That way, we can be more efficient and provide better care. In July, I look forward to continuing my learning at the national meeting for the American Academy of Clear Aligners, where I also have the privilege of serving as an Invisalign faculty speaker. All in all, we are ready to have an awesome summer doing what we love! We appreciate you, our family of patients, and we are grateful for the trust you place in us and thankful for the opportunity to take care of you. We hope you find time to get out and enjoy some sunshine. After our long winter, we all need it!
–Dr. Hart
As busy as we are, we’re still carving out time to grow, learn, and be better for you. In May, our team attended the SD State
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RV VS. TENT WHICH IS BETTER FOR YOUR CAMPING TRIP? Are you Team RV or Team Tent? Die-hard tent campers swear you’re not “roughing it” unless you sleep on the ground with nothing but canvas and the stars above you. On the other hand, RV lovers will point out that there’s nothing heroic about freezing to death at night (or going to the woods without a TV). Neither camping method is better than the other, but each has its pros and cons. Tent camping is generally the less expensive option; two-person tents start at $40. The price of an RV can range up to $50,000 or more. Site fees for tents are also cheaper (or free) because they’re smaller and don’t require electricity or septic tank services. You just need a flat spot for your gear. A folded tent will fit into nearly any vehicle, and you can stow it in a closet when you get home. An RV will require dedicated parking space between trips. When it comes to comfort, RVs have it made. Air mattresses or foam sleeping mats are never going to be as comfortable as a real bed. RVs are also able to provide electricity, which gives you air conditioning, a stove, and a hot shower. And let’s not forget about private flushable toilets.
An RV is also a must when camping in bear country. Some areas require campers to use hard-sided shelters for safety reasons.
For many people, camping promises an escape from the business of modern life. If you really want to get away from it all and immerse yourself in nature, there’s no substitute for tent camping. An RV is like a miniature portable house. You can bring the comfort of your home with you, but you might not feel as close to nature. It all boils down to preference. You may be someone who enjoys being surrounded by nature in a tent, or you may prefer to have a toilet that flushes. Whichever camping experience you choose, remember to enjoy yourself and relax!
MEET BRANDY CAMPBELL!
Brandy joined the Hart Dental team in 2017 as our sleep treatment program coordinator. She previously worked as a leasing consultant, helping people find their perfect home, and now she is helping our patients regain their perfect night's sleep! A Letcher native and family-focused parent, Brandy has never strayed far from the area. She loves watching her family participate in extracurricular activities and being a part of the Mitchell community.
An awesome attribute Brandy brings to the team is her sincere desire to talk to people and get to know about them and their lives.
Brandy has brought a new life and focus to our sleep treatment program. If you are interested in learning more, call, stop by the office, or take our online quiz here:
Hart-Dental.com/services/sleep-apnea
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HOW SLEEP AFFECTS THE PERIODONTAL SYSTEMIC LINK
The link between periodontal and systemic disease is an irrefutable fact of modern dentistry. Mouth disease can contribute to significant health complications throughout the body. As the data behind this correlation continues to grow, we decided to take a look at how sleep plays into periodontal disease.
SLEEP APNEA
Periodontal disease can be affected by your salivary glands, from mouth breathing and sleep apnea. A recent study showed that 60 percent of patients with obstructive sleep apnea also have periodontal disease. Both can cause significant long-term issues, and sleep apnea can even lead to death.
trial displayed a direct correlation between periodontal disease and sleep deprivation.
SLEEP DEPRIVATION
Chronic inflammation characterizes periodontal disease. For the body to heal and reduce inflammation, it needs to sleep. Sleep apnea and deprivation only further perpetuate periodontal disease and its adverse effects. If you haven’t had a checkup recently, reach out to us today. Our clinic can assist with both mouth disease and proper sleep. With a better night’s sleep and a healthy mouth, you’ll be on your way to a more fulfilling life.
In a study done by the Indian Society of Periodontology, subjects were divided into three groups. One group had healthy gums, one group had gingivitis, and one group had moderate to severe periodontitis. Results were based on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, which is widely regarded as a useful test to measure the quality of sleep in adults. The conclusion of the
CHILI LIME CHICKEN WINGS
FUN FACTS
Spice up your wings with this zesty recipe that’s sure to please the whole family.
• A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.
• If you sneeze too hard, you could fracture a rib.
INGREDIENTS
• Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.
• 4 pounds chicken wings • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened • 1 1/4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste • 1/4 cup honey • 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 lime, halved • Extra-virgin olive oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • Chopped cilantro for garnish
• The average life span of a Major League baseball is seven pitches.
• A shrimp's heart is in its head.
• Sharks are the only known fish that can blink with both eyes.
• The average person's left hand does 56 percent of the typing when using the proper position of the hands on the keyboard; hunting and pecking doesn't count.
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. Rinse wings under cold water and pat dry. Season liberally with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast on a baking sheet for 25 minutes or until skin becomes crisp and brown. 3. Blend butter, red curry paste, honey, and soy sauce in a large mixing bowl. 4. Toss wings in butter mixture. Squeeze lime juice on top, transfer to serving plate, and garnish with cilantro.
• Montpelier, VT, is the only U.S. state capital without a McDonald's.
• No words in the English language rhyme with month, orange, silver, or purple.
Recipe inspired by foodnetwork.com
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Inside This Issue
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Our Chance to Regroup
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RV vs. Tent Camping
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Employee Spotlight: Brandy Campbell
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Does Sleep Affect Mouth Disease?
Chili Lime Chicken Wings
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The History of Hot Dogs and Burgers
THIS AMERICAN GRUB HOW HOT DOGS AND HAMBURGERS BECAME NATIONAL TREASURES
If your plans for this Independence Day involve firing up the barbecue, you’ll probably be cooking two American classics: hot dogs and hamburgers. Come the Fourth of July, families will be grilling up burgers and dogs from sea to shining sea, but it wasn’t always this way. The story of how beef patties and sausages became culinary symbols of our nation will give you plenty of food for thought. THE HOT DOG. It was German immigrants who brought the “frankfurter” and the “wienerwurst” to American soil in the 1800s. There is much debate over who first decided to place one of these franks in a bun, but by the opening of the 20th century, hot dog stands had popped up all over the Eastern Seaboard. We do know the identity of the man who took the hot dog’s popularity to a national level: Nathan Handwerker. A Jewish immigrant from Poland, Nathan sliced buns for a hot dog stand on Coney Island. After scraping together enough money, he quit his job and opened a stand of his own, undercutting his former employer’s prices by half. Not only did Nathan’s hot dogs outsell the competition, the Great Depression made them the perfect
food for a nation suddenly living on a tight budget. By the 1930s, hot dogs had become so unquestionably American that Franklin Roosevelt famously served them to King George VI during his royal visit in 1939. THE BURGER. Like the hot dog, the exact origin of the beef patty’s eventual “sandwiching” is lost to history. Once again, it was German immigrants who brought their recipes for “Hamburg steak” with them across the Atlantic, but reports vary as to who first sold the meat patty inside a bun. Multiple diners and fairgrounds across America claim to be the home of the first hamburger. All of these claims date to the turn of the 20th century, a time when our nation was faced with feeding a growing working class quickly and cheaply. By the 1950s, the burger had become a symbol of the American everyman. Both the hot dog and hamburger embody the history of our nation. Immigrant traditions merged with blue-collar needs to create two uniquely American foods. It’s fitting that we celebrate America’s birthday with the grub that has grown along with it.
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