Practice news I S S U E 15 Welcome... To our newsletter. We have lots of exciting news to share with you all. Read on to find out more… Brush, brush, brush! Helping your child keep their teeth for longer There are now a variety of brilliant brushing apps available for children to assist them in their tooth brushing routines. Here are a few that we thought looked good fun! Brush DJ – This app motivates the user to brush for the recommended two minutes whilst they listen to songs chosen randomly from their device. Brush with Jackson – This app is recommended to be used under supervision whilst it encourages children to brush their teeth alongside Jackson Rabbit! This app also now includes animated videos explaining how to use products like floss and interdental brushes. Jackson Rabbit completes certain actions, such as ‘playing’ his toothbrush with various instrument sounds, to keep children amused. SHIPS WHEEL Once again, our Head Nurse Sandra Gates has created an amazing work of art for us to display as part of the Cromer and Sheringham Crab and Lobster Festival. This year the item is a large wooden ships wheel. It will be displayed in our front garden until August so make sure you come and take a look! There is online voting for the best wheel, so please vote for us at www.crabandlobsterfestival.co.uk. THANK YOU! Nurdles – A catchy song is used in this app to get children bopping whilst brushing their teeth! With all the fun involved, they’ll have finished brushing their teeth before they know it! For each successful brush, they are awarded a Nurdle star that they can swap for items to dress their Nurdle in! Dental Surgeons Graham Best BDS (L’pool) Richard Hardy BSc BDS (Lond) Christelle Abeln BChD (Stell) Emile Breytenbach BChD (Stell) Kiran Arkala BDS (Hyder) MFDS RCS Eng Dental Hygienists Anne Hadley, Christine Golby Practice Managers Marie Dobbie Laura Richardson Corner House Dental Practice 24 Norwich Road Cromer Norfolk NR27 0AX Tel: 01263 512390 Tel/Fax: 01263 515683 Email: [email protected] www.cornerhousedp.co.uk Doing our bit for charity RACE FOR LIFE 2015 The Corner House Dental Practice women are once again taking part in this year’s Race for Life. They will be completing the 5km race on Saturday 16th May at 2pm. Please give them a cheer if you see them there! They are trying to raise as much as possible for Cancer Research UK as it is a cause very close to their hearts, so if you are able to donate please pop into the practice or visit their Just Giving page at www.justgiving.com/ chdp-tooth-fairies1. Every donation really will make a difference. Thank you. WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK Patient survey - the results We recently ran a survey to ask our patients their opinion on all aspects and areas of the practice. Many thanks to everyone who completed a questionnaire for us as it helps us to understand what is great about the practice and what we can improve upon. Some of the results from the survey were: - 100% think the reception staff are helpful We also received some positive comments, such as: - 95% said they are efficiently dealt with at reception - The practice is run efficiently - 95% said the waiting room is relaxing - 100% said the dentists are caring and friendly - We trust our dentist! - The reception staff are always most helpful - Everyone is competent and professional We would like to say thank you to everyone for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Staff news Kiran Arkala is now a partner in the practice. This means he will take a larger role in the management and running of things. ------------------------------------------------We will soon be welcoming one of our dental nurses, Laura Stevens, back to the practice after having her first child last year. ------------------------------------------------Manasa Arkala has now joined us as a permanent member of the team. She had been helping us temporarily, covering several maternity leaves. National Smile Month 18th May-18th June 2015 National Smile Month is the UK’s largest and longest-running oral health campaign which aims to improve the UK’s oral health state by raising awareness of oral health issues and promoting key messages to help maintain a healthy mouth. The three key messages are: * Brush your teeth last thing at night and on at least one other occasion with a fluoride toothpaste * Cut down on how often you have sugary foods and drinks * Visit your dentist regularly, as often as they recommend. Throughout National Smile Month we will be running a quiz to guess the amounts of sugar in various foods and drinks, with a prize for the most guessed correctly. Quiz sheets can be found in the waiting rooms or are available from reception. The closing date is 19th June 2015. Good Luck! For more information on National Smile Month, visit www.nationalsmilemonth.org ------------------------------------------------Congratulations to our Head Nurse, Sandra Gates, who recently got engaged to her partner Tom. Remember to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with all our latest news and offers. ------------------------------------------------We have recently said a sad farewell to one of our dental nurses, Cristiane Winterbourne. We wish her well for the future. Scan Me! Scan Me!