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October 2008 Edition
Fall has arrived! This time of year is a favourite among many in our office. It brings new challenges, new opportunities and new team members in our case!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Lovina and Mandy, who have recently joined our team as registered
dental hygienists.
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Lovina is outgoing and very personable. She was a dental assistant for 8 years and has been a
registered dental hygienist for 2 years. Outside of work, Lovina enjoys reading, fine dining
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| Mandy is friendly and also very personable. She was a dental assistant for 14 years and has been a
registered dental hygienist for 2 years. |
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Outside of work, Mandy enjoys reading, skiing and
taking long strolls in the park. |
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Make every day fantastic!
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Dr. Lancelot Brown and Team
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Are You Afraid, or Are You AFRAID?
With the advances in technology, dental procedures are for the most part, painless. However, in spite of these improvements, many people still experience anxiety, fear and even phobia about going to the dentist. This can lead to neglect of dental problems and cause even more pain than the patient is trying to avoid.
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1. What is anxiety?
The word anxiety stems from the Greek angho 'to squeeze, embrace, or throttle.' The meaning evolved to 'weighed down with grief, burdens, trouble' and concurrently to the Latin anxietas: 'troubled in mind.'
Anxiety is defined as a sense of worry, dread or fear. It is a very common feeling.
We feel anxious if we are uncertain about the future, or if we think that something unpleasant is about to happen. For the most part, we cope pretty well with anxiety but sometimes it can intensify into fear. |
2. What are the symptoms of anxiety?
Some of the most common and familiar symptoms of anxiety include:
Continue reading here.
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Trick or Treat?
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Ah it's October, the leaves are falling and so are the temperatures. Halloween is just around the corner and whether you have little ghosts and goblins or not, chances are you will have a pail full of sugary sweets to accommodate those that do come to your door.
If you're like me, not all of these candies end up in little 'trick or treaters' bags. More often than not it's a 1:1 ratio of one in the bag, one in my stomach.
Here are some suggestions to help you cope with the temptation of Halloween candy in the house:
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For starters, wait until the night or two before Halloween to actually pick up any candy ...if it's not there, you won't eat it.
Eat any candy with a meal, and drink water to rinse the sugar from your teeth when you're done.
Perhaps buy 'healthier' snacks such as raisins, sesame snaps and sugar free options.
And if you're going to indulge, do so in moderation ...besides the dental problems, think about your overall health. |
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Monday - 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday - 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday - 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday - 8 am - 8 pm
Friday - 9 am - 3 pm
(Alternating)
Saturday - 9 am - 3 pm
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ADDRESS
Suite 512
94 Cumberland Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 1A3
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BOOKS, MUSIC, MOVIES and STUFF |
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Some of our staff recommendations this month:
Dr. Brown: (movie - current)
Burn after Reading
A blend of betrayal, blackmail, infidelity,
addiction and adulterous romance. What more do you want from a movie? Coen's comedic take on
the Washington spy business features an all-star cast including John Malkovich, Brad Pitt and
George Clooney.
Kim: (movie - current)
Beverley Hills Chihuahua
A family movie that is sure you have you in
stitches!
Extremely well done.
Tami: (website)
www.expedia.com
If you are planning a trip, make sure you check out this
site. You never know what deals you can find.
I recently stayed at the Peninsula Hotel in New
York for only $21 a night !
Lisa: (movie - current)
Tropic Thunder
Action comedy about a group of prima donna actors and
the freak accidents that befall them. A real scream!.
Stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert
Downey Jr.
Lovina: (book)
A Fine Balance (by Rohinton Mistry)
Tells the story of four unlikely people whose lives come together during a time of political turmoil in 1970s India.
Beautifully written.
Mandy: (movie - 2007)
Into the Wild
Based on a true story, this movie follows the path of a
young man as he journeys into the wilderness in search of himself.
Sean Penn's adaptation of
the bestseller by Jon Krakauer.
Kristin: (product - red wine)
Crasto Douro 2006
Beautifully balanced acidity with hints of spice. YUMMY!
A steal at $15, available at LCBO vintages.
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E-mail: smile@drlbrown.com
Tel: 416 922 9040 Fax: 416 922 6788 |
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