Although our patients who fill out our surveys say we have the best staff in any Dental office, we feel there is always room for improvement. This past weekend our team attended 2 different seminars. Our Administrative team, Trudy, Gina, Stacy, Tammy and Chris attended the Whitehall Management Seminar in Orlando. Whitehall Management focuses on improving customer (Patient) service by simplifying and customizing procedures that best serve our patients.
Our Clinical team (comprised of Doctor, Hygienist and Dental Assistants), Dr. O’Neil, Bernadette, Joclyn, Jennifer, Isabel, Tracie and Linette all attended a DOCS (Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation) seminar in Miami. We are very proud of our Clinical team because they were the most knowledgeable team at the lectures. They followed along and participated in what was really an advanced course for Dentists who have a Florida IV conscious sedation permit. Even the Harvard graduate MD Professor was impressed with our team.
Congratulations to both the Administrative and Clinical teams for proving they are the shining stars of the Dental profession.

By: Dr. O'Neil and Chris

"How could I give up my beautiful smile? I am always taking pictures, I love showing off my smile when greeting people. Bottom line I love to smile! That all came to an end when I started using "meth" (methamphetamine). This is a common story for "meth" users.

"Meth" is a very powerful drug that can damage your oral health, causing severe tooth decay, sensitive teeth, tooth loss within a year, and a lifetime of wearing dentures. Most "meth" users describe their teeth as being "blacken, rotting, crumbling or falling apart". In most cases users are unaware of broad dangers methamphetamine can cause to their overall health. Catching the signs of use early on may change someones life. Routine checkups are more important than you think. We look foward to seeing you at Dr. O'Neil's office located in Tamarac Florida.

P.S.
" I love to smile"

Posted by: Linette Wilson and Tracie Mallory

Halitosis, also known as bad breath is an offensive odor that either you, your loved ones or someone close to you may detect. Many people with halitosis are not even aware that they have this problem. Some causes may be from poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, medications, certain foods or dry mouth. Here are a few ways you can battle halitosis and achieve fresh breath and good oral health:

• get frequent professional dental cleanings
• daily flossing
• brushing regularly
• using an anti bacterial mouthwash
• tongue scraping or brushing

Halitosis can also sometimes be related with internal medical problems and if that is the case, we can refer you to a physician for further evaluation. We are located in Broward County and are here to help guide you to achieve good oral health.

Written by:
Bernadette Charles, RDH
Jennifer Porteous, Dental Assistant