The Denture Center

Greetings!
This month we are having a Team Talk with our charming dental assistant Mariely Medina.

Every month we sit down to talk to one of our team members at Herald Square Dental and the Denture Center. This month we are featuring Mariely, a wonderful Dental Assistant, who joined us in May of 2016. Find out more about Mariely here:

Before working at Herald Square Dental, what was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Mely: I was new to New York and the United States and I got a job through my High School in Washington Heights. It was 2006 when my HS introduced me to Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center. And, they helped me find a job as a receptionist in a dental office at my local middle school that performs preventative dental care as well as fillings and sealants for the students there. This opened up a door for me to the field of dentistry and I worked there the following summer as well in 2007.

What is your proudest moment at Herald Square Dental?
Mely: When Dr. Pasch told me how much I made his day with the things that I wrote about him in my Christmas card. I appreciate their having given me an opportunity to be part of our dental care team and I love my co workers as well! He felt extremely happy for the feedback which he said he doesn’t hear often and, of course that made his day.

What are 3 words to describe Herald Square Dental?
Mely:
Fun
Welcoming
Stimulating

What is your favorite part about working for HSD?
Mely: I love assisting with all aspects of oral surgery and doing the pre and post op teaching. I love to see first hand the cases progress and see very very happy people once their smile is enhanced.

Do you have an office nickname? What is it?
Mely: Yes, I do, it’s Mely. Actually they call me that at home too. My HS friends decided to call me Mely and it kind of stuck from there.

What would people never guess you do in your role?
Mely: I come up with new expressions ie, “If you see something, do something”. I am a team player for sure. I am the float assistant and I am adept at assisting each of our four dentists with all of the different procedures as well as helping the front office administrative team. It’s kind of cool being able to take my knowledge base across the board. It’s certainly not boring.

What is your favorite thing to do outside of work?
Mely: Cooking all types of food. Also, spending time with my dog, Benny. Benny is my 3 year old poodle mix. I think he has a human personality.

Tell us one surprising fact about yourself.
Mely: I was a folklore dancer in the DR from the time I was 11 until I came to the US.

Greetings!

We are organizing a Christmas ornament exchange this season! If you are coming to our office for an appointment any day from now till 12/30/2016, please feel free to bring an old Christmas tree ornament with you and exchange it for a new one from our Christmas Ornament Exchange basket, located in our main reception area.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

The Herald Square Dental Team

Have you ever wondered which candies are the most popular trick or treat candy? We did and we looked them up! Did your favorite candy make the list? Here are the top ten most popular Halloween candies:

1. Reese’s
2. M&M’s
3. Snicker’s
4. Hershey’s
5. Kit Kat
6. Twix 4 to Go
7. 3 Musketeers
8. Hersey Cookies N Cream
9. Milky Way
10. Almond Joy

Halloween is around the corner and it is important to be safe and have fun. Here are some healthy Halloween tips for you and your little monsters.

1. Choose your candy carefully, avoid candy with open wrappers. Try snacking on sugar free candy which will lessen the chances of having unwanted tooth decay . If you’re going to indulge in the sugary more tasty candies be sure to have water nearby.
2. Avoid Sticky Situations, such as gummy bears, taffy and other candies that stick to the teeth. These candies take longer to wash away by saliva, putting you more at risk for tooth decay.
3. Drink More Water. Drinking water can help reduce the risk of tooth decay.
4. Chew More Gum, chewing gum that is ADA ( American Dental Association) approved 20 minutes after each meal can reduce tooth decay, increase saliva production helps wash out food and sugar and help neutralize the acid produced by dental plaque bacteria.
5. Simple: Brush and Floss Daily. It is very important after enjoying your favorite candy please be sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day or after every meal. Also remember to replace tooth brushes every three to four months. Yearly visits to our dental office is ideal, to prevent problems from occurring and to catch the ones that are forming at an early stage so it can be easy to treat.

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween from your Friends at Herald Square Dental!