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Star Brushers

Our patients are given a grade each time they come in for a hygiene appointment. The grade is based upon the efficiency of their brushing and the health of the teeth and gums.

#1 Brusher
No visible plaque. Gums are pink and healthy. There is no bleeding with flossing.

#2 Brusher
A small amount of plaque. Only slight inflammation of the gums.

#3 Brusher
Fair brushing. Several areas of bleeding. Visible thick plaque.

#4 Brusher
Below average brushing. Generalized thick plaque, food, and inflammation.

#5 Brusher
Gross. Get some help. Use a timer. Come in for more frequent recall appointments.

We salute our STAR patients who have achieved
Five #1 Brushing Scores!
These patients receive a $10. gift certificate at the bookstore!

Click here to view the list of Stars

We recognize our SUPER STAR Brushers! 
These patients received 10 #1 Brushing Scores.
These patients receive a ticket to Disneyland!

Click here to view the list of Super Stars

Congratulations to our SUPER DUPER STAR Brushers!
These patients received 15 #1 Brushing Scores.
These patients receive 2 tickets to Disneyland!

Click here to view the list of Super Duper Stars

A special compliment also goes to the parents for promoting outstanding
oral hygiene at home.

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Contests 
Cavity Creeps Drawing Contest 
Summer Vacation Contest 2005   /   Sensational Snacks Recipe Contest

Summer Vacation Contest 2005

Please take your flossing chart on your next family vacation! 
Bring along your camera and have someone take a picture of you holding your flossing chart.  Be sure to write your name and phone number on the back of your photo and mail it to us.  We have saved a special spot on the wall for your picture and hope you have fun coming into our office and seeing yourself on our wall.

Have fun this summer!  We look forward to receiving your creative pictures.

Remember the contest ends on Thursday, September 15^th.

Sensational Snacks Recipe Contest
FOR OUR AWESOME MOMS & DADS

We are compiling a recipe book of great snacks for kids, so please send us your best recipe.  We want those creations that do not just look good on paper, but look good on your child.  We want nutritious, health, life giving, tasty snacks that your children LOVE!

Recipes will be judged on nutritional value, taste, and originality.

Send Recipes to:

Contest Deadline is December 31, 2005

The contest winners will be given a gift certificate for "Let's get Cooking",
a cooking school in Westlake Village.

Enjoy the information below on The New Food Pyramid

Steps to a Healthier You

Orange - Grains     Green - Vegetables     Red - Fruits    
Blue - Milk and Dairy Products    
Purple - Meat, beans, fish, and nuts     Yellow - Oil

Dear Families,

This April the federal government released the New Food Pyramid, which replaces the old Pyramid Food Chart.  The new guidelines emphasize being active, whole grains, greater consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables and low fat dairy products.

Here are some of the recommendations:

Physical Activity: "Be physically active for at least 30 minutes most days of the week."
Vegetables: "Eat more dark green veggies."
Fruits: "Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruit."
Oils: "Make most of your fat sources from fish, nuts and vegetable oils."
Grains: "Look for 'whole' before the grain name on the list of ingredients."
Milk: "Go low-fat or fat-free."
Meat & Beans: "Vary your choices -- with more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds."

To obtain more information, here are some interesting sites you and your children can visit:
This site has recipe ideas, sections for kids on being active:
http://kidshealth.orglkid/kh misc/new pyramid form.html
For some dietary guidelines, tips and resources form the US Dept of Agriculture: http://www.mypyramid.gov/
To download a copy of the new pyramid brochure, obtains posters and charts: http://www.ring.com/health/food/food.htm

An additional resource is:

Give us your feedback.  We are interested in your thoughts!

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