Laughter is the Best Medicine and Smiles are the Cure

Pin it It is felt that laughter plays a very important role in our emotional and physical health. Some of the effects of laughter are obvious.  But what about the more subtle effects.  I am such a fan of laughter that I wrote about it in a guest post over at my friend Al Smith’s [...]

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Angels, Pinterest and Patience

Pin it   Happy New Year!  May 2012 be a most amazing year filled with excitement, joy and success for each of you. Angels The word “angel“ is a Greek word meaning messenger.  The wings that angels wear are said to symbolize peace and love. Once again, Family Dental Care Park Ridge had an outpouring [...]

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Silent Night

Pin it I realize that Christmas is over and that the strains of Silent Night  have been all but stilled for now.  But, I am reminded of the beauty in silence. Due to the unexpected need to pump our brakes, I have had the opportunity to step back a bit and to reflect.  The hyper-accelerated pace at [...]

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Pumping the Brakes

Pin it   So, picture this.  You’re driving along on a beautiful road with gorgeous scenery as far as the eye can see.  You’ve got your GPS programmed for the correct destination.  Fine music fills the air.   You are hitting all of the curves with confidence.  The tires on your car are virtually humming [...]

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Angels and Toothbrushes

Pin itYup!  You read correctly.  Angels and toothbrushes! First let’s talk angels. Family Dental Care Park Ridge is proud to be sponsoring the Angel Tree Program again this year.  We have our “tree” hanging in our office with tags that represent children of various ages and genders who are in need of your help to [...]

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So Much To Do….So Little Time

Pin it Have you ever experienced that sensation where every part of you is ultra-focused, buzzing and in hyper-drive? It is an odd feeling…pleasant and yet uncomfortable at the same time. There is not a moment in the day that I am not thinking and planning for the big move to the new and amazing [...]

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And the Glory Continues…

Pin it I’m there almost everyday watching the progress. And because I know all of the hard work that is going into this most amazing project, I notice every detail…every accomplishment…and I am thrilled. I took my camera with me yesterday so that I could share with you just how far we’ve come…and how much [...]

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The Dream is Becoming a Reality

Pin it You know how when you have a vision…a dream…and it stays just at that stage for awhile? Sometimes for a long while? And then, something happens and you just know that it’s time to make your vision a reality? So, you begin. Tentatively at first. Getting all of your ducks in a row. [...]

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They’re Creepy and They’re Kooky – The Addam’s Family

Pin it    Happy Halloween! I LOVE Halloween…I talk about it here and here because I just can’t seem to get enough of the fun, fantasy and thrill that IS Halloween. Now, you may say that a dentist loving Halloween is a bit of an oxymoron…I get that a holiday dedicated to the mass consumption [...]

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I’m on the Edge of…Understanding the Power of Expertise

Pin itWe are well into our third week of sprucing up our new office space.  There have been lots of changes since our last video and lots of meetings.  Meetings with people who are integral to the success of the outcome of our new space.  Meetings with people who bring intelligent and thoughtful design to [...]

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