Last month, Dr. Daniel and Dr. Lucy accompanied several of our Sawrie staff members to attend The Forum in San Antonio, Texas.

The Forum focused on providing specific and impactful solutions and opportunities to build and grow our orthodontic skills and practice.

From interactive and hands-on experiences with exciting new products and digital technologies, to the delivery of superior clinical results and patient experiences, the program is packed with unique content to help us provide the best care possible to our patients!

Our staff joined over 1,000 progressive orthodontic professionals in attendance by engaging in educational collaborations.

Our staff explored complex technologies, new approaches and newly unveiled solutions with the experts, while discovering the cutting-edge of what’s available today. Additionally, they learned about the disruptive technologies that will raise the bar for patient care and practice efficiencies in the future.

“This was an amazing learning experience…and we had so much fun! We were able to see new technology and ideas on our Damon braces that we can incorporate into our practice. Attending the Damon Forum helps us to specialize our techniques and improve our services. The Forum provided us with new approaches on customer service and we are excited to implement these at Sawrie Orthodontics,” explains “Ms. Cathy” Forrester.

They were also able to have a little Texas-style fun with visiting local tourist attractions and attending The Forum’s 8th annual charity event benefiting Smile for a Lifetime Foundation.

Hosted at a 1,000-acre working cattle ranch, they took a dive into Texas culture - all while supporting a national charity that provides quality orthodontic treatment for deserving and under-served individuals.

It sure looks like a fun trip!

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Green Fruit Skewers

This is such a fun way to get your child to try different types of fruit. On a skewer, stack only green fruit, including apples, pears, honeydew melon, kiwi and green grapes. Add a green ribbon at the top for a festive touch.

Courtesy of: https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1072727/st-patricks-day-fun-green-food-recipes-kids-will-love/

Shamrock Fudge

Ingredients 

• 1 jar vanilla frosting
• 12 oz. white chocolate candy melts
• green gel coloring
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• sprinkles

Instructions 

1. Line an 8x8 pan with foil.
2. Microwave the frosting on 50% power until slightly runny (about 30-40 seconds). Stir in peppermint extract and gel coloring. You want to make the frosting a little darker than you want the fudge as the chocolate melts will lighten it. 
3. Microwave the candy melts on 50% power stirring every 30 seconds until almost completely melted. 
4. Gently stir the melts and the frosting together and spread into prepared pan. Add sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate 30 minutes and cut into squares or with a shamrock cookie cutter!
5. In this size pan, the fudge pieces are about 5/8" thick. If you'd like a thicker fudge, you can double the recipe.
   
   
   

Courtesy of: 

https://www.spendwithpennies.com/4-ingredient-shamrock-shake-fudge/#comments

Recipe Notes

• This serves 2-4 - depends what you're using it for. It could easily serve 4 if this is just one of many appetizers at a party, for example. Avocado pesto is versatile... you can use it as a spread as I did, or put it into a sandwich as a condiment, dip crackers/pita/veggies in, or even serve it with pasta.
• As this condiment contains avocado, it's best eaten on day 1 or the next day as the avocado will brown.

Courtesy of: 

https://www.saltandlavender.com/avocado-pesto/

Avocado Pesto

Avocado pesto is a versatile vegan condiment that is great on bread or crackers or with pasta. Avocado, chives, basil, garlic, olive oil, lime and pine nuts are whipped together to create this tasty spread.

Ingredients

Pesto:

• 1 avocado
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 10 large leaves basil
• 1 tablespoon chives chopped (or to taste)
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup olive oil

For serving:

• Baguette or other bread
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• Drizzle of olive oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Add all pesto ingredients except for olive oil to a food processor. Blend on high and slowly drizzle the olive oil in. Once all the oil is in, stop the machine and scrape down the sides. Blend further until the mixture is smooth and consistent.
2. Serve immediately (or chill for 30 minutes) on fresh bread or crackers. Sprinkle red pepper flakes and drizzle olive oil over top if desired.

Sawrie Superstars 

Check out our Hall of Fame Patient Spotlights!

Iryona Brooks

When I grow up, I want to be a pediatric surgeon. 

My favorite hobby is eating. 

My favorite subject is math. 

One fun thing people don't know about me: I'm fun! 

I am 11 years old. 

I am in the 6th grade at East Hamilton Middle High School. 

 Iryona Brooks 

Drew Wyatt

When I grow up, I want to be a Major League Baseball player. 

My favorite hobby is playing baseball, basketball and football. 

My favorite subject is social studies. 

One fun thing people don't know about me is that my nickname on the back of my baseball jersey is "Captain D", but I don't eat seafood. 

I am 9 years old. 

I am in the 3rd grade at Nolan Elementary School. 

Drew Wyatt

Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cupcakes

- Maryl's Favorite! 

I started baking about three years ago because I wanted to raise money to support my love of horses and horseback riding. I started selling the cupcakes from a cupcake stand in my front yard until customers started to request larger orders in advance.  

I have used some of the proceeds to pay for riding lessons and regular access to horses.

I now also help clean a barn to
offset some of the cost as well.  

Maryl Ford

When I grow up I would like to be equine veterinarian.

My favorite hobby is riding horses.

My favorite subject is English. I like creative writing and I like my teacher.

One thing people don’t know about me is I like tumbling in gymnastics. I also like singing and play the guitar and the violin.

I am 12 years old.

I am in the 6th grade at Baylor School.