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Science or Art? THE ULTIMATE TRUTH OF DENTISTRY
Is dentistry a science or an art? At first glance, people think of dentistry solely as a field of medicine and health care and classify it as a science. But what about the effort that goes into changing a patient’s smile? Many people would call this work artistic. To me, dentistry has always been a combination of both science and art. There is a certainty to the processes and a science behind dental research. Meanwhile, connecting with people and helping them feel more confident about themselves is nothing less than artistic in my eyes, especially after experiencing it for myself firsthand. The first time I wore braces was when I was 18, shortly after my family moved to the United States from Vietnam. Coming from a third-world country to the bustling U.S. was an overwhelming experience, especially because I was starting as a senior in high school. On top of it all, we experienced many health problems, and our teeth were very bad as a result. After our family came to America, my siblings and I were at the dentist’s office every other week, rehabilitating our teeth and fixing our gums. It was a long process, and the dentists truly had their work cut out for them. My dental rehabilitation included wearing braces until I was 20 years old. Dealing with braces is challenging enough, but imagine struggling to learn a new language while you have metal brackets fastened to your teeth! Instead of growing tired of being in the dentist’s chair all the time, I developed an interest in dentistry. As a teenager, you feel so self-conscious about everything, and being embarrassed by my teeth on top of learning how to fit into a new country was a difficult experience. The work the dentists did improved my confidence so much.
My braces were finally taken off around the same time I started to drive my own car. I remembered getting into my car one time and smiling when I caught sight of my reflection in the rearview mirror. After the braces came off, I was more outgoing. I felt like I had the confidence to achieve anything. When I entered dental school, my goal was to always help other people experience that same boost in their own self-confidence. I learned a lot during my dental education, some of it from textbooks and some from firsthand experiences with patients in dentist’s offices. Throughout it all, one of the most important skills I learned is how to help my patients, even before they get into my chair. Not everyone has had such wonderful experiences with dentistry as I have. Sometimes, it can be hard to see past the grinding of metal and fear of pain.
“One of the most important skills I learned is how to help my patients, even before they get into my chair.”
My job, first and foremost, is to use my art to help patients feel relaxed. Soothing music, aromatherapy, and a calm atmosphere can go far, allowing me to connect with patients so they feel more comfortable with the science of dentistry, too. When science and art work together, truly wonderful things can happen. - Dr. Justene Doan
June 2017 Edition
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Honey
Fortunately, like many things in this brave new world, frugality is now automatic. All you have to do to save money is add an extension called Honey to your Google Chrome web browser. It’s an application that works with a number of online stores. When you’re about to hit checkout, simply click on the Honey button, and you’ll see the coupons and sales available for your purchase. Honey does the hard work of crunching numbers for you, automatically applying the best coupon code so you can sit back and count all the money you saved. On Amazon, Honey is able to look through all of the sellers for a given item and show you the one with the lowest price. Even better, Honey itself is absolutely free, and it kicks back a cash bonus for each purchase you make. These points accumulate in your HoneyGold account, and you can use them for thousands of sellers, including Target, Walmart, Groupon, and more.
The App That Puts More Money in Your Pocket
“I flipped through all these coupon books, tabulated the best day to make my purchase based on historical sales data and weather patterns, and then leaped from store to store like a frugal ninja to buy you this backpack for 75 percent off.”
There’s really no reason not to add Honey to your browser, except for maybe one huge concern. Once you see how much money you’re saving, you might just turn into one of those crazy impulse shoppers!
To get started with Honey and make your savings automatic, check out joinhoney.com!
Okay, so maybe you didn’t grow up with parents quite this frugal, but you know the value of a dollar. Why spend more than you have to?
The Value of Self-Improvement
Dr. Janice on the Advantage of Bettering Your Teeth, Your Life, and Yourself
“I’m always aiming to encourage my own self-improvement, whether that improvement is in dentistry, leadership, my personal life, or any other area of my life,” she explains. “Learning from other people who have been successful enables me to become a better person and a better leader, and that’s how I am able to continue to help my patients every day.” Not content to just fix someone’s teeth and send them on their way, Dr. Janice aims to build strong relationships with all her patients, so she can be there for them beyond the field of dentistry. This might mean sharing information
The “family” at A+ Family Dentistry is a little more literal than at other offices. This is because you can find an actual family at the office helping patients every day. Dr. Janice Doan is Dr. Justene’s sister, and they’ve been practicing together since Dr. Janice graduated from the University of Southern California. Much like Dr. Justene, Dr. Janice’s passion for dentistry developed due to her own experiences with oral health. After moving to the United States from Vietnam at the age of 11, Dr. Janice learned firsthand how transitioning from having bad teeth to enjoying a beautiful smile can inspire greater confidence within a person. This led to her interest in helping others transform their smile and overcome any insecurity or embarrassment they have. Dr. Janice’s enthusiasm for improvement doesn’t end with her patients’ teeth — she is also dedicated to self-improvement.
she’s gained from leadership conference, talking about her favorite podcast “Cardone Zone,” or sharing stories about Jake, her 2 ½-year-old son. When asked about her favorite part of her career, Dr. Janice says, “I love to connect with patients. I want to hear how their life is and what they are doing outside of the office. If I can do anything to help them have a better life for themselves, I’m happy to lend my own knowledge and experience to make that happen!”
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Something to Smile About
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Invisalign
3. There are no food restrictions. While traditional braces will force you to watch movies without popcorn and skip your morning bagel, the removable trays of Invisalign allow you to enjoy your favorite foods without the risk of ruining your treatment plan. 4. Invisalign trays are 100 percent BPA-free. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound found in plastics, which has been linked to negative impacts on brain development and cases of infertility. The smooth plastic Invisalign trays are made without this controversial chemical, while still maintaining their durability. 5. When you receive your Invisalign treatment from A+ Family Dentistry, you enjoy $500 off the total cost of your Invisalign treatment, plus a free teeth whitening session once treatment is complete. Call 619-831-8832 (San Diego) or 858-842-5850 (Poway) to schedule your appointment today with dentists who were named Invisalign 2017 Preferred Providers. Start enjoying your best smile now.
If you cringe at the sight of your teeth in a mirror or run for cover when someone pulls out a camera, you’ve probably spent some time thinking about how to correct your teeth. There are many treatment options out there, from traditional metal braces to lingual (behind the teeth) braces. Rather than suffer the pain of unsightly metal brackets, 4 million adults and teenagers around the world choose Invisalign. The confidence and comfort offered by these transparent, plastic trays make Invisalign a popular choice, but aesthetics aren’t the only benefit. Here are five facts you need to know about Invisalign: 1. Invisalign doesn’t just straighten crooked teeth. Your Invisalign treatment can also correct an overbite, underbite, open bite, crossbite, gaps between teeth, and overcrowding. 2. You’ll have fewer dentist visits with Invisalign than you would with traditional braces. On average, Invisalign patients enjoy four to six weeks less time in the dentist’s chair than patients with braces.
Have a Laugh!
Summer Salad Sensational
It’s officially the season of salads, and fruit salads are summer’s specialty! Enjoy this tasty dish as a side or main course. For some added protein, toss in a handful of slivered almonds or chopped pecans. Ingredients
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2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced
3 medium peaches, thinly sliced
1 cup blueberries
1 heaping tablespoon fresh basil or mint, chopped
Directions
1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and basil. 2. Drizzle lemon juice, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar on top.
3. Gently toss to combine. 4. Serve immediately, or chill for later.
Recipe inspired by CookieAndKate.com.
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Inside this Issue
Science or Art?
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The Honey App
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Dr. Janice and the Value of Self-Improvement
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Invisalign
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Sensational Summer Salad
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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Theater
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We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Theater JAWS AND THE RISE OF THE SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER
For many, summer is a great time to get outside and bask in the sunshine. For thousands of others, it signals a season littered with bone-rattling explosions, labyrinthine superhero crossovers, and catchphrase-spouting animated characters. All this is just to say that summer blockbusters are a big deal, raking in billions of dollars each year. According to Investopedia, “Ticket sales for May, June, and July accounted for 39 percent” of the 2008’s total sales. That may not sound like a whole lot, until you consider that “more than one-third of annual sales occur during a single quarter of the year.” It wasn’t always this way. Back in the early ’70s, ticket sales consistently flagged during the summer months. That is, until Steven Spielberg’s “Jaws“ hit the screen on June 20, 1975, and sent every beach bum on the coast scrambling out of the water and scurrying into theaters.
You can try to pin the movie’s enormous success — grossing $470 million worldwide — on its thrilling story, and certainly, that was part of it. As the Financial Times writer Nigel Andrews puts it, “Jaws” gave Spielberg “the template for the perfect blockbuster. Create a colossal baddie … and a colossal hero … [and] follow by natural law.” In fact, “Jaws” is as indebted to timing and marketing as to the titular prehistoric fish. Before its release, Universal already smelled the blood in the water, giving three times the usual number of interviews during its shooting. They went on to give a preview at Long Beach, with executives Lew Wasserman and Sidney Sheinberg tape- recording the audience’s reaction. These tapes then went into “an unprecedented $700,000 dollars’ worth of TV advertising,” according to Andrews.
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