2010-04-27
FIELD TRIPS ARE ALMOST OVER...BUT WHAT FUN WE'VE HAD

Wow! We have been busy with children this spring! We have had classes come and go...Oh my, how smart your children are! They could tell you the names of teeth, the materials used for treatment and lab work, the proper techniques for brushing and could even bend an arch wire with the same instruments the doctors use. They are so eager to learn and it has been a privilege teaching them! Thank you! Our class visits may be coming to a close for this year, however, we will be looking forward to fresh new faces next year! Just give us a call if you are interested in bringing your 3rd grade class in for a free orthodontic adventure! Thanks for the awesome experience kiddos! *Be sure to check us out on Facebook*

2010-02-04
Our First Field Trip!!!


We had our first field trip with Sunrise Elementary 3rd graders. It was a great success! The kids had a great time bending wires like an orthodontist, learning oral hygiene, making "thumb" models and discovering the many aspects of an orthodontist office. Here are a few photo's from our team. If you have a 3rd or 4th grade class and would like to join in on the free field trip fun, e mail us at damagortho@gmail.com,

2010-02-04

Dr Paul teaches how teeth move while in braces using a "Morph" video. This is a favorite for everyone!

2010-02-03

Dr Magnuson teaches the kids about various wires used in treatment.

2010-02-03

Kevin helps cast the "thumb" impressions!

2010-02-03

Stacey mixes up the alginate which we use for retainers. ..the kids took impressions of their thumbs!

2010-02-03

Joanie is our lab leader...she and Kevin show the kids how to make retainers, appliances and x rays.

2010-02-03

Jessica keeps a close eye on all impressions.

2010-02-03

Sara and Calista use "Dino" and "Wormco" the dinasauers to illustrate proper techniques for brushing and flossing.

2010-02-02
LET THE FIELD TRIP BEGIN!!!

2010-02-02
IMPRESSION TIME
Waiting to take impressions of their thumbs!

2010-02-02
LEARNING ABOUT THE LAB
The kids learn the art of patience while allowing the alginate to set up for their thumb impression!

2010-02-02
WIRE BUSTERS
Each child tries to bend an arch wire into a specific shape. It's harder than it looks!

2010-02-02
PLASTER CASTER'S
Kevin shows how flippers (fake teeth) are made! You really can't tell until it is out of the mouth.

2010-02-02
PLAQUE ATTACK
Everyone got to "disclose" to see how much plaque was on their teeth!

2010-02-02
PLAQUE ATTACK
The girls helped demonstrate how to brush properly with braces! Well done ladies!

2010-02-02
PLASTER CASTERS
It's fun to feel the suction from our retainer maker!

2010-02-02
IMPRESS ME
Working in the lab is a messy job! That's why we always wear lab coats.

2010-02-02
TIME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL
It was finally time to go back to school...but not until everyone received a goody bag!

2010-02-02
THANKS FOR COMING!!!
Thanks for coming to visit us Sunrise Elementary! We are so glad you came.

2010-01-11
Elementary School Field Trips Planned for February!
We are pleased to announce that we are now offering 3rd and 4th grade field trips for local elementary shcools! They will be given an opportunity to come into our office and learn the proper techniques of oral hygiene. They will discover how to bend wires that move teeth while in braces and how to pour up and make retainers. Everything they learn will be hands-on with the help of our staff. Tours run 1hr 30 minutes. Prizes, bus service and goody bags are included. If you would like to join in on the fun, please contact our office at (509) 924-9860 or e mail us at damagortho@gmail.com,

Hope to see you soon!