Greeley Endodontics - May 2019

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MAY 2019

THE MOST UNDERAPPRECIATED PROFESSION: The Value of a Caring Teacher

Photos by Matthew Lowry

A less acknowledged but extremely important celebration takes place this month: National Teacher Appreciation Week. While the origins of this observance are murky, the National Education Association credits Arkansas teacher Mattye Whyte Woodridge as the one who prompted this countrywide appreciation of public servants in the early 1950s. Woodridge apparently implored Eleanor Roosevelt, who then persuaded the 81st Congress. Thus, Teacher Appreciation Week was born. To honor the hardworking and often underappreciated teachers in our local area, the church my family and I attend hosts an appreciation dinner where the high school seniors from various schools in the area invite and honor a teacher who has made an impact in their lives. Some will acknowledge a high school instructor, a church leader, or even an elementary school educator who managed to maintain contact through the years. At this event, the student and their chosen teacher will walk up to the stage and the student will present the teacher a certificate explaining their decision and how that teacher served as a mentor and made a difference in their lives. Afterward, the teacher can say a few words about the student as well. This year, my son, Matthew, had the opportunity to participate, and he invited his photography instructor, Mrs. Dellwardt. Listening to him present his certificate of appreciation was a truly eye-opening experience for Liz and me. Matthew explained how Mrs. Dellwardt

always pushed him to reach the potential she knew he had. She was encouraging

and uplifting but never demeaning or ambivalent. After Matthew presented her with the certificate, Mrs. Dellwardt spoke of how talented a photographer Matthew had become and how wonderful it was to get to see him grow from a scrawny, awkward freshman to a confident, influential young man. As parents, this was a particularly amazing exchange to behold because Liz and I know how Matthew has struggled with school in the past. His Tourette’s prevents him from being able to concentrate for long durations, which, as a result, has caused other teachers to brush him off. We knew that Mrs. Dellwardt was the opposite; she was one who saw his potential and really embraced him. Witnessing their mutually impactful relationship reminded me of my own favorite teacher, Mr. O’Hare. Similar to Matthew’s experiences, I also found schoolwork quite difficult. I was in fourth grade when I met Mr. O’Hare, and in previous years, teachers had told my parents that some subjects really seemed to stick, while with some others, I just couldn’t quite seem to figure things out. But Mr. O’Hare took me under his wing and encouraged me to keep pressing on to become the best person I could be. Until his

passing recently, we managed to stay in contact, and in fact, I had the opportunity a couple of years ago to pull him aside and

thank him for the profound influence he had on my life back then. It is one he continues to have all these years later. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and Mr. O’Hare’s memory, I made sure to pull Mrs. Dellwardt aside and thank her for believing in my son the exact same way my phenomenal fourth-grade teacher believed in me. Teachers often really are the ones who make the biggest impact on each and every individual, but their work sometimes goes unnoticed and underappreciated. If there is a teacher or two who positively influenced you, make sure you take some time this month to let them know. I’m sure they’ll appreciate it!

– Dr. Scott Lowry

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BARRE-ING IT ALL

If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a ballerina, barre might be the perfect workout for you. With classes and studios popping up across the country, barre is trending. You don’t need the grace of a dancer to get the most out of this ballet-inspired workout.

WHAT IS IT?

Derived from ballet, barre focuses on flexibility, strength, and toning. Students learn common ballet poses and do low-impact movements that burn fat and strengthen the smaller muscles that are often missed in strength training and cardio routines. Routines can range from using weights to relying solely on the body, while adaptations in barre can be more complex. For example, barre high-intensity interval training (HIIT) combines the muscle-sculpting capabilities of barre with the calorie-torching efforts of HIIT. Anyone can incorporate a barre routine into their fitness regimen. However, there are some demographics that can benefit most from a barre-style workout. Because barre involves low-impact moves, it’s great for women who are pregnant, people with arthritis, and those just dipping their toes into the world of fitness. The injury risk with barre is low, and those who struggle with balance will see an improvement. Additionally, most moves within a barre routine involve progressions, so if a position becomes too strenuous, students can scale back to a lower progression. WHO SHOULD DO IT?

WHAT’S THE DOWNSIDE?

Despite barre’s ability to tone and shape with precision, there are some limits. Those looking to lose weight will not find the results they crave from barre. Likewise, if you are living with diabetes or other chronic conditions where cardiovascular workouts are ideal, barre isn’t the best choice. However, like most fitness routines, barre is a great workout to weave into your regimen. For example, rather than relying on it for weight loss, use it to boost your stability and strength for other workouts. The beauty of a barre workout is that it’s flexible. Find a routine and style that is best for you and be prepared for how amazing your muscles will feel. (Once the burn fades away, of course.)

SECRET TIPS FOR SOME STELLAR GARDENING THIS SEASON

You may have noticed #MoveInMay trending on various social media platforms this month. This hashtag has been gaining traction over the last couple of years. It stems from the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, which dubbed May National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Participating is easy; you just have to set aside some time to focus on being active and healthier. Here at Greeley Endodontics, we couldn’t think of a better way to #MoveInMay than to get out in your garden and get your hands a little dirty. To that end, here at a few secret tips to help get your garden looking the best it has ever been! NEWSPAPER If you lay several sheets of newsprint over the soil and cover them with mulch, you’ll notice that they help

retain moisture while suffocating weeds. You can also use newspaper to ripen end- of-season tomatoes by wrapping them in a couple of sheets once you pick them off the vine. After wrapping the tomatoes with newspaper, store them in an airtight container in a dark cabinet or closet, checking every few days. ALUMINUM FOIL You can also mix strips of aluminum foil with mulch to keep bugs away. The foil will also reflect sunshine back on the plants, which encourages growth. BANANA PEELS You can keep those pesky aphids off your rose bushes by burying dried or cut up banana peels an inch or two deep around the base of the plant. Be sure not to plant whole peels, as they will attract animals that will dig around the base of your bushes.

TEA Sprinkle new or used tea leaves around ferns and acid-loving plants and cover with mulch; when you water, nutrients from the tea will release into the soil. You can also use brewed tea (cold, please) to water your ferns and acid-loving plants (like hydrangeas) for luscious-looking leaves. FRUIT If you want more butterflies in your garden, place overripe bananas or other fruit on a raised platform. Be sure they’re above head level and not centrally located because they will also draw bees and wasps. Also, be sure you bring the food indoors before sunset to avoid unwanted hungry critters.

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THE LATEST IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY

The Value of a CBCT Scan

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and dental professionals are now able to serve patients in ways that could not have been imagined just a few years ago. Dental machinery today is truly astounding, and one of the newest imaging devices, the dental cone beam, has revolutionized the way dentists make diagnoses and prepare for treatments.

WHAT IS IT?

While its name sounds complicated, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is just a fancy way to refer to a special type of x-ray equipment that is used when regular two-dimensional dental or facial X-rays aren’t sufficient. Here at Greeley Endodontics, Dr. Lowry uses this technology to produce three-dimensional (3D) images of your teeth, nerve pathways, soft tissue, and bone — in a single scan.

By scanning the entire dental structure from different angles while rotating 360 degrees, the machine can transform two-dimensional information into clear 3D images. Since these images also take photos of the neck and throat area, patients’ airways can be examined for volume size as well. This technology is changing the face of dentistry, helping dentists to gain a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s anatomy. We are so grateful to have access to it here in the office!

HOWDOES IT WORK?

The images obtained through this scan allow for more precise treatment planning, especially when it comes to more complex cases. For example, Dr. Lowry can use CBCT to more accurately diagnose and treat teeth. It can also assist with the planning for an apicoectomy, the surgery performed to heal any infection that occurs after a root canal.

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HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OUR AWESOME NEW MACHINE!

Our office has recently added a Carestream Dental CBCT Scanner, a machine that enables our team to help patients focus on their overall care — rather than just their teeth. This amazing scanner allows us to take detailed scans of a patient’s head and neck, which helps us prevent and treat conditions like sleep apnea. We will use the comprehensive and intricate images from the scan to assess patients’ airway volume in their neck/ throat area. It’s an excellent tool, and from a diagnostic standpoint, it allows us to see so much more than we could have before! If you have any questions or want to see about getting a scan for yourself, make sure you attend our upcoming seminar!

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE The Value of a Caring Teacher PAGE 1 Beginning a Barre Routine Secret Tips for Some Stellar Gardening This Season PAGE 2 The Latest in Dental Technology Have You Heard About Our Awesome New Machine? PAGE 3 The War Pigeon Who Saved the ‘Lost Battalion’ PAGE 4

The War Pigeon Who Saved the ‘Lost Battalion’ BRAVE LITTLE CHER AMI Long before the invention of radios and cellphones, homing pigeons were used to send messages as early as the sixth century. During World War I, war pigeons carried lifesaving messages past enemy lines for the American and French armies, often being wounded in the process. In 1918, Cher Ami, a black check hen used by the U.S. Signal Corps, became the most famous of them all. On Oct. 2, the United States 77th Division was trapped behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, a three-month push by the Allies during the final throes of World War I to force the Germans to surrender. It became the bloodiest battle in U.S. history. For six days, the encircled division endured relentless attacks and suffered heavy casualties, but their orders were clear: don’t retreat and don’t surrender. The division dispatched two homing pigeons with requests for help, but both birds were shot down. When friendly fire began raining down on the 77th, Major Charles White Whittlesey felt he had no choice but to send the last pigeon, Cher Ami. The pigeon’s desperate note read:

way back into the air, flew through a torrent of gunfire, and made it to division headquarters 25 miles away. She had been shot in the breast, the eye, and the leg.

Because of Cher Ami’s brave flight, 194 of the original 554 men of the 77th Division survived the battle. One month later, World War I came to an end. Cher Ami survived the war as well, thanks to the surgeons who performed emergency surgery on her. One soldier even carved her a little wooden leg. She became a well-known hero to both soldiers and children in the States. For her service in Verdun, the French Army awarded her the Croix de Guerre, and she was inducted into the Racing Pigeon Hall of Fame. Cher Ami finally succumbed to her wounds in June of 1919 and is now on display in the Smithsonian alongside Sergeant Stubby, a terrier who served 18 months on the Western Front.

“We are along the road parallel to 276.4. Our own artillery is dropping a barrage directly on us. For heaven’s sake, stop it.”

As Cher Ami rose from the brush, she was shot down, to the despair of the watching soldiers. However, after a few seconds, she fought her

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