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In this month's newsletter, we have exciting updates to share with you about our practice and employees. Take a look and see what's been happening at Bear Creek Dental, PC!

The NEW offices are OPEN!

As you know, the past year has consisted of a lot of construction on the back end of our building. We officially opened the new part of the building on September 2! The new building is giving us more opportunities to meet your dental needs efficiently and effectively. As you can see, the new operating rooms are equipped with the most up to date dental equipment and x-ray machines. In addition, we hear the new chairs are quite comfortable!

With this new addition came the need for new staff members as well. We have three new full-time staff members that have joined us over the past few months.

NEW STAFF(from left to right)

Allison joined our team as a dental hygienist last November and started full time with us in the beginning of September. She attended Luzerne County Community College and graduated in 2010 with an Associate's degree in Applied Science. She has a public health license and a local anesthesia license. Allison enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to be working with the professional staff at Bear Creek Dental who take pride in their work!  

Caitlin is a dental assistant with almost 5 years of experience. She graduated from Lehigh Valley School of Dental Assisting in the beginning of 2010. She enjoys spending time with her children and family. Caitlin is ready for the new and  exciting opportunities that she will be able to experience at Bear Creek Dental, while working with new patients and staff!

Christina started with us in the front office a few weeks ago. She grew up in the Lehigh Valley and graduated from Albright College with a Bachelor's degree in accounting. She enjoys bowling and being outdoors. She is excited to be at Bear Creek Dental and loves interacting with our patients. Make sure you stop by a say hello! 

Avoid Scary Tooth Decay This Halloween

Don't let Halloween Candy be a Nightmare!

If your kids are like most, they're going to come home from trick-or-treating with lots and lots of candy. And who doesn't love Halloween candy? But we all know that the sugary candies at Halloween bring tooth decay in their wake. By following these simple steps, your family can have all the fun of Halloween without harming kids' teeth in the process! 

• Teach your kids the importance of moderation with sweets. They don't need to gorge themselves on Halloween candy all night.
• Make sure your children are brushing their teeth at least twice a day.
• Remember to give your children fluoridated mouthwash every evening.
• Having extra dental flossers around the house is a great way to help kids remember to floss. 
• Remember that sticky, chewy candies can cause the most tooth decay! Limit candies like jelly beans, taffy, candy corn and caramels.
• When it comes to gum: choose sugar free! Not only do sugar-free chewing gums neutralize the effects of sugary candy - they help combat cavity-causing plaque! 

By teaching your children good oral hygiene, Halloween can be a fun and worry-free holiday! Moderation and good oral hygiene practices are key in helping your kids have a fun and healthy Halloween.

Thank you for your help and support! Have a happy Halloween!

Bear Creek Dental, PC