Lasers!

Our daughter and new associate, Dr. Erin Anderson, comes to our office with laser certification. She inspires the rest of our clinical staff. Here we are with our hygienists at a recent two day continuing education class about dental lasers.

Open House Fun

Thank you to all who made the open house Wednesday night spectacular! Our amazing staff and incredible patients make each day more exciting and rewarding!

Do you have bad breath?

Haven't we all been in a situation where we wished our breath were fresher? Here are some natural remedies to help prevent the dreaded halitosis. This link is from Sheri, one of our really wonderful dental hygienists.  How to naturally combat bad breath

Adding a new doctor to the staff!

Dr. Paul and I could not be prouder. Our daughter, Dr. Erin Anderson, DMD, is officially joining our staff tomorrow. Learning from Erin will be invigorating, and teaching her will be rewarding. We are so blessed!

Tough Germs

The microorganisms that cause tooth decay are resilient! You have to be just as tough if you want to keep up with these cavity-causing microscopic creatures!

 Cavity causer goes under the microscope

Farewell Mr. Padre

Dr. Lynn's one vice is baseball. She's a true fanatic, especially when it comes to the Chicago Cubs. She was saddened by the untimely death of baseball legend Tony Gwynn , who died at the all too young age of 54. Did the use of smokeless tobacco contribute to Gwynn's death from salivary gland cancer? Tony Gwynn dies from salivary gland cancer

Do you have the dreaded Gum Disease or Gingivitis?

 

Periodontal, or gum disease, can be a very sneaky condition for our patients- often no pain or acute symptoms. One day your gums are seemingly healthy, and at your next check up, we find evidence of disease. Here's an interesting look at how future diagnoses might be made. Quick detection of periodontal disease

How to help your expected baby- Floss your own pearly whites!

Taking good care of your health is so important during pregnancy. and includes vigorous care of your own teeth. If you're pregnant, make sure you brush and floss daily, and visit your dentist regularly. Here's an article with new information about why good dental health is important for both you and your baby. http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2014/05/placenta-harbors-bacteria-may-impact-fetal-health

Congratulations Dr. Anderson!

We are so very, very proud of our daughter, Erin Brosy Anderson. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from UNLV's School of Dentistry this past weekend, and will be joining our practice in July. Congratulations Dr. Anderson!

Graduations Past and Present

We're so very proud of our daughter, Erin, who is graduating next week with her Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from UNLV School of Dental Medicine. We've been recalling our own graduation over 30 years ago from Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. Dr. Paul has a great mustache, no?

Did I say we LOVE babies?!

Congratulations to Jill, one of our fantastic dental hygienists and her family as they welcome baby boy Jameson Jett. We're so excited and happy for them.

Hurrah! Hurray! Congratulations!

We are so very proud of our daughter, Erin Brosy Anderson, who has passed her dental licensure examinations and will graduate from the School of Dental Medicine at UNLV this May!

"The World is a University and everyone in it is a teacher"

This quote, from Bishop T.D. Jakes ( http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/03/education-quotes-learning-quotes_n_3830956.html ) finishes with "Make sure you wake up in the morning you go to school." Good advice, and one we take to heart at Brosy Family Dentistry. We think continuing education is so important. Drs. Paul and Lynn, our hygienists, and dental assistants spent a great day last week boning up on oral pathology.

Compassion Community Clinic

Dr. Paul and I have been given so many blessings in our lives, and firmly believe that those who are richly blessed should try to return those gifts to those around them. We've recently been involved with Compassion Community Clinic, a free dental clinic in Reno/Sparks, serving helping under served adults. Dr. Paul is the acting Dental Director. 

 Take a look at their website http://nvccclinic.org/

We love babies!

 

Our office enjoys spending time with each other outside of patient treatment and care. We love celebrating our birthdays and special occasions.

Jill, one of our great hygienists is expecting her 3rd baby in several weeks, and we celebrated with a small office baby shower. We made a great ABC book, had fabulous food, played a fun game, and watched Jill open some special gifts. We love you Jill!

I'll have a soda...no, make that a water, please.

Cans of pepsi, seven-up, or root-beer have never been prevalent in the Brosy household. All that sugar and carbonation aren't very good for your teeth, or for the rest of your body. Take a look at this article about the hidden costs of drinking that can of soda.

 http://www.insurancequotes.org/hidden-cost-soda/

Singing Valentines

We were fortunate to have a quartet from the Reno Silver Dollar Chorus come by our office on Valentine's Day to share their beautiful voices. Thank you!

Brosy Tooth Doctors Laboratory

Our office enjoyed a great afternoon hosting the Brosy Tooth Doctors Laboratory for several youngsters. The afternoon helps transform how kids learn about tooth decay, sugar, and the field of dentistry. “Brosy 2th Drs. Laboratory” takes children out of the dental chair and places them in a fun filled science project with hands on experiments.  

Kids love to learn by participation when given the chance. We thought it would be really fun for our young patients and our staff to take a new approach to educating about how to brush your teeth, what foods do to your teeth, and what it’s like to work in a dental office. We’ve set up our science laboratory in our dental office so children can really explore and learn, without worrying about having a cavity filled that day.

The 2th Drs Laboratory is free of charge, however limited space is available. Please call 775-826-1988 for reservations. Special arrangements for groups such as Boy or Girl Scout Troops may be made.

More on snoring via the Reno Gazette Journal

One of our great hygienists, Sheri, brought this article to our attention. How snoring and sleep problems can cause heart conditions. A good night's sleep is so important to your overall health. Do you snore? We can possibly help you with a dental appliance.

Groundhogs, St. Valentines, George Washington and kid's teeth

February seems full of commemorative days, beginning with  groundhog Punxsutawney Phil sounding an alarm for an early spring or continued winter. Romantic Valentine's Day promises roses, chocolates and candlelit dinners. 

President's Day gives us a three day weekend, and reminds us of our great leaders George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. As dentists, we love the stories of President Washington's ivory teeth (read more about them here http://www.mountvernon.org/georgewashington/teeth). I don't know anything about Lincoln's teeth, but we never see him smile, do we?

There are a few health related days associated with February. World Cancer Day is February 4th. http://www.worldcancerday.org/.You may have noticed Facebook profile pictures changed to a purple hue to raise awareness for cancer. February 7 is National Wear Red Day to promote awareness about women's heart health.

 

The entire month of February is Children's Dental Health Month. We love children at Brosy Family Dentistry and do our best to encourage good habits of nutrition and oral care with our young patients. Our dental assistants and hygienists spend time outside office hours, visiting elementary schools with our traveling Tooth Doctor Science Laboratory. We donate our professional services to Nevada Check-Up, which helps provide much needed dental care to needy youngsters.

Have a wonderful February!