On November 2nd, we held a candy exchange in our office. This allowed families in the community to bring the excess Halloween candy that they had collected a couple of days before and leave it in our office to be sent to the troops. A giant card was made and each child signed their name. The card was then sent to the troops along with the candy. Two hundred forty-two families presented us with over 950 pounds of candy! This was the most candy collected at any of the three candy exchange sites in Kansas City!
The event not only collected candy for the troops but money was donated to the Smiles Change Lives Program. Smiles Change Lives is a non-profit organization that provides orthodontic treatment to kids from low-income families in the community. We treat some of the Smiles Change Lives children of Kansas City in our practice. It is always a joy to see their smiles transformed along with their personalities. You can learn more about this program at http://www.smileschangelives.org/.
This is the 2nd year that we have participated in the candy exchange with amazing success. We have had some fantastic testimonials. We are honored to be able to participate in such a wonderful program with such wonderful children.
We also gave away prizes and fun children’s items to all who participated. We had a raffle drawing for 2 AMC movie passes and an AMC gift card. Congratulations to Ben and Connor, the winners of the drawing! Thank you to all who participated. It was a great success!
Dr. Hechler
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Halloween Candy Exchange!
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Thanks to all who helped participate in our annual candy exchange. With your help we collected over 950 pounds of candy for our troops!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Introducing: Laura
Laura has been an Administrative Coordinator for Dr. Hechler for more than 6 years now. She loves the fun and laughter she has with the staff and Dr. Hechler and especially enjoys making new friends with all of the great patients and families of Hechler Orthodontics.
Laura is married and has 2 sons who attend KU and a 3rd son who is a high school junior. When not working, their family's favorite activities are spending time at the lake and skiing in the winter.
Laura is married and has 2 sons who attend KU and a 3rd son who is a high school junior. When not working, their family's favorite activities are spending time at the lake and skiing in the winter.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
October Headline - What's new in orthodontics?
In September, I attended a seminar that gave me the opportunity to supply input regarding future developments in orthodontics. Being a member of the advisory committee for the largest orthodontic manufacturing company in the world, Ormco, I am able to discuss and participate in some of the new technologies on the horizon in orthodontics.
At our meeting we discussed such things as optical scanners allowing the orthodontist to no longer need impressions. This technology is upon us at the current time; however, some of the scanners are very large and slow. Our hope is that by sizing down the scanners, they can easily be used in the orthodontic office while being comfortable for the patient. Speeding up the process is also one of our goals.
We discussed a new venture between Invisalign and Ormco that may allow for a cooperative treatment of braces with Invisalign treatment in order to treat cases that were inappropriate for Invisalign only in the past. Other orthodontic products evaluated were clear wires with use with ceramic brackets and a new generation of clear braces.
These meeting are always enlightening and entertaining. It’s nice to be able to participate in some of the new treatments and technology in orthodontics before they hit the mainstream market. Just being able to hang out for four days with some of the top orthodontists in the world at these meetings gives me renewed excitement to practice orthodontics in Overland Park.
Dr.Hechler
At our meeting we discussed such things as optical scanners allowing the orthodontist to no longer need impressions. This technology is upon us at the current time; however, some of the scanners are very large and slow. Our hope is that by sizing down the scanners, they can easily be used in the orthodontic office while being comfortable for the patient. Speeding up the process is also one of our goals.
We discussed a new venture between Invisalign and Ormco that may allow for a cooperative treatment of braces with Invisalign treatment in order to treat cases that were inappropriate for Invisalign only in the past. Other orthodontic products evaluated were clear wires with use with ceramic brackets and a new generation of clear braces.
These meeting are always enlightening and entertaining. It’s nice to be able to participate in some of the new treatments and technology in orthodontics before they hit the mainstream market. Just being able to hang out for four days with some of the top orthodontists in the world at these meetings gives me renewed excitement to practice orthodontics in Overland Park.
Dr.Hechler
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Introducing: Brandi
Brandi loves getting to know her patients and helping them succeed in achieving a more beautiful smile. She has almost 6 years in the dental field and has been assisting Dr. Hechler for the past 5 years. Brandi says her job is even more gratifying because she works with such great co-workers. When not at work, Brandi enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband and 3 beautiful children and their favorite activity is traveling to Las Vegas to enjoy extended family there!
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