Bowling to Give Back A Smile

They are at it again. This past weekend my staff members, Yvonne, Val and Angela participated in a bowling tournament to raise fund for "Give back a Smile". They recruited family and friends to participate in the tournament.

Give Back a Smile was the brain child of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Give Back a Smile's mission is to raise awareness of domestic violence, allow AACD members to give back to their community and change a life by providing cosmetic dentistry at no cost to the survivors of domestic violence.

October is the official "Give back a Smile" month. Restore a life, restore a smile. For more information on the Give Back a Smile program or the AACD and its members , please visit http://www.aacd.com/.

Child Haven School Supplies

I would like to thank my staff for always contributing to the community. Their charity knows no bounds. Please thank them personally at your next appointment.

To All Our Patients:

Effective September 1, 2009 our hygiene schedule will be changing. Our hygiene department as been modified and is now offering hygiene appointments Monday through Wednesday.

If you are currently scheduled for a Thursday after September 1, 2009; please contact the office at your earliest convenience. We are committed to attaining your highest level of well being and embracing your individual goals and ideals.

Please contact the office at 933-1300 with any questions or concerns as this change becomes effective.

Our Deepest Sympathy

We are Mourning the loss of our dental family member, Autumn; we are keeping her immediate family in our hearts and prayers. Our dental family will miss her warm and inviting smile.

After Glow

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an after glow of smiles when life is done.

I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days.

I’d like the tears of those who grieve,to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done.

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Share Your Summer Adventures With Us

Thank you, Lynn and Judd, for sharing with your pictures of your recent journey to China. Your pictures are amazing. From the Forbidden City to the Great Wall of China, your photographs are awe inspiring. I welcome all to share your summer adventures with us...

MDA

I would like to recognize the efforts of my staff in supporting MDA. Yvonne, Whitney and Val were rounded up and held at Sedona Lounge to raise bail monies for the event. All funds collected by my staff are directly supporting local children affected by Muscular Dystrophy. I value my entire staff's commitment to community charities. Thank you Yvonne, Val and Whitney for doing time.

Giving Is always A Good Time

It always warms my heart when I receive thank you cards from donations made to charitable organizations. I am encouraging everyone to donate especially now to a charity of your choice; donations can be in the form of time, monies and/or gently used items. Many organizations are suffering due to the drop in donations.

MDA Bailout

We are looking for some special people to bail us out. Our bail goes towards Muscular Dystrophy Association. Please stop by the office or email us at info@drblasco.com with your contact information. Donations can come in the form of cash, check or credit card. Please help we do not look good in stripes.

Give Back a Smile-National Domestic Violence Awareness

At a time when Domestic violence is brought to the forefront of mainstream media with Rhianna and Chris Brown, I am honored to serve in fellowship with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Give Back a Smile program. Through the Give Back A Smile program, AACD members like me assist survivors by treating their dental injuries that were sustained from domestic violence, so that they may reclaim their smiles, their self-esteem and, ultimately, their lives.

How the program works:
Domestic violence survivors who have suffered dental injuries from abuse from a former intimate partner or spouse can contact GBAS toll-free at: 800.773.GBAS (4227)
Survivors must make an appointment with a counselor, domestic violence advocate, social worker or therapist to complete the advocate section of the GBAS application.
GBAS conducts the initial review of the application however the dentist has the final say as to the eligibility of the applicant.
If eligible, the AACD connects the survivor with a local GBAS volunteer who provides treatment at no charge to the recipient.

Because more than five million people are affected by domestic violence every year in the United States and Canada, there is clearly a need for a program like Give Back A Smile to help survivors rejuvenate their lives through the caring hands of a local dentist.
In July 2001, the AACD was one of only eight organizations in the world to receive the Award of Excellence and the prestigious Associations Advance America Summit Award for its GBAS program. The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), of Washington, D.C, sponsors this yearly national competition to recognize the charitable organizations that make the most effort to advance American society.

For complete details about the Give Back A Smile program, visit http://www.givebackasmile.com/ or call toll-free: 800.543.9220. Those interested in finding help with the Give Back A Smile program can also visit the Web site, call the National Hotline: 800.773.GBAS, or send an e-mail to givebackasmile@aacd.com.

New Additions

We are pleased to introduce the newest dental family member. LUKE JOLLEY has arrived and we could not be more excited.

Please help us welcome his mommy, Megan, back from maternity leave. Schedule your prescribed examination and hygiene appointment and see new pictures of Luke.

I am pleased to announce my affiliation and mentorship with the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry located in Scottsdale, Arizona. I am embarking on a synergetic relationship of instruction and learning as a participating mentor. This hands-on experience allows me to demonstrate technique-sensitive procedures to highly skilled professionals from across the nation. Please inquire about what is on the horizon at your next dental visit.

Happy Holidays

As this year comes to a close, I feel it is important to extend holiday wishes to all. My staff and I are looking forward to serving your health care needs in 2009.

Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Taking Care of You

Whether you are new to Las Vegas or just moving into a new Las Vegas development, I am concerned with your health and well being. Allow me to be a referral source to new physicians, specialists and any other referrals you may need for you and your family. I am an appointed disciplinary officer for the State of Nevada and have resources to the best medical providers available nationwide. I am associated with American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and can assist you and family in your transition. I only want the best in every aspect for each and every member of my "extended dental family." My staff and I are here for you. Please contact my office with questions or concerns.

A Smile Renews The Spirit

Over the last weekend, I came across a beautiful poem and want to share it with all:

The Smile

by, Cathy Jameson

The smile-the reflection of emotion.

The smile-the mirror to the soul.

The smile-causes a chain reaction.

The smile-music made physical.

The simle-sometimes straight, crooked, sometimes esay sometimes difficult.

The smile-sometimes with laughter, sometimes without.

The smile-an invitation.

The smile-communication at its best.

The smile-the first impression.

The smile-subject of painters, musicians, photographers, dental artists.

The smile-immortalized by literary compositions.

The smile-signature of thespians throughout time.

The smile-missed if absent, welcome if present.

The smile-God's gift to humanity as a way of expressing love.

The smile-agift of love you give to yourself and to each other.

In my office, every smile of every patient is of most importance to me and my staff. Your smile makes our day and brings light into our life. We care about how you feel when you smile. We care and want to help if there are reasons you are not happy with your smile. We care and want every person to have the opportunity to have a healthy life, along with a healthy and confident smile. We look forward to seeing you and your beautiful smile in our office. We care about you and we are here to help in any way.

Proactive vs. Reactive Dentistry

The cost of dentistry is not expensive, but the cost of neglect is very expensive. Playing catch up can be very overwhelming. During these trying econommic times, neglecting your oral health can have a devestating outcome. Periodontal disease, oral cancer and tooth decay are like high blood pressure and diabetes; the disease is silent in the early stages. In advanced stages, it can be very painful and literally eat away the bone in your face. Your advantage is to stop the progression of the disease.

I am concerned with your overall health and am encouraging you to care for yourself and family members. Maximize your insurance benefits now; insurance companies are not giving you a rebate on benefits not used. Yet you are paying monthly premiums. Don't let insurance dictate your health care.

Welcome To My Blog!

My name is Byron Blasco - I'm an expert in smile design and can help you attain beautiful teeth. I'm an implant and cosmetic dentist devoted to designing dazzling, healthy smiles for patients in Las Vegas Nevada. For over 20 years, I have integrated my medical expertise, talent and artistry to successfully perform a full range of procedures, including porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, crowns, and composite fillings. If you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry call 702-933-1300 or visit my website DrBlasco.com