smileSpring 2011

Thank you for all your referrals. We appreciate them!

Produced for the Patients of Drummond Dental Group

Chers/chères patient(e)s et ami(e)s,Dear patients and friends,

Thank you for taking a few moments to read this first edition of our newsletter. It is a particularly special issue, not only because it is the inaugural printing, but also because it was conceived to officially inform you of a change that has occurred in the ownership of the practice of the Drummond Dental Group, from Dr. Lloyd Flanagan to myself.

Dr. Flanagan and I have been collaborating together for many years now to provide you with the best that dentistry has to offer. It is an office in which I am proud to work, as it houses all of you great patients that I have met throughout the years, my personal friends and also my retired father’s patients whom I adopted with much pleasure two years ago. As of January 1st 2011, I have officially taken the helm of our practice; The Drummond Dental Group. It is with great enthusiasm that I look forward to meeting all those that I have not yet met, and it is with certitude that I say that there are great things to come.

For those that may not know me, 2012 will take me into my 15th year of practice as a dentist. I was born in Montreal and raised within a traditional Ukrainian background. I studied dentistry at McGill University and soon after graduation returned to participate in the education process. I joined the Faculty of Dentistry staff as an associate professor where, until present, I lecture and train students in their practical learning. I am also a strong believer in continuing education as a means to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality dental care.

Chaque visite à notre clinique est une occasion très spéciale pour nous: nous croyons que chacun devrait avoir le sourire qu’il mérite. Et nous sommes déterminés à rendre chaque visite une expérience des plus plaisantes et relaxantes. Toute notre équipe est à votre disposition pour vous servir de la façon la plus cordiale et efficace pour s’assurer que votre traitement soit le meilleur possible.

As we move into the years ahead, we look forward to treating you, your family and friends with the finest dental care possible and I thank you for your continued confidence in our team.

Sincerely,

Dr. Taras Konanec D.D.S.

Dear Valued Patient:I would l ike to take this

opportunity to thank you for your continued trust and confidence in permitting me to care for you and your dental needs through the years. It is with great optimism that I will continue to practice with Drs. Taras Konanec, Terence Flanagan and Antony Turcotte whom I believe are caring and talented dentists that possess the highest qualifications and are extremely skilled in all phases of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. As most of you are aware, I have had some difficulties with my neck in recent years and have reduced my working schedule. As a result, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Konanec and I have made a smooth transition that allows us to reverse our roles in the practice. I will continue practicing in my reduced capacity and Dr. Konanec has assumed ownership of the practice.

Dr. Konanec and I have worked together for over 10 years and teamwork has been the cornerstone of our practice. Along with Dr. Terence Flanagan and Dr. Antony Turcotte, we will continue to strive to meet and hopefully exceed your needs and wishes.

Dr. Turcotte joined our team two years ago and has been instrumental in helping me to provide our patients with the excellent care that they deserve. Dr. Turcotte completed a residency program at the Jewish General Hospital and has been on staff at the McGill Faculty of Dentistry ever since, as an associate professor. With my limited schedule, I have been working closely with Dr. Turcotte so that together we can ensure

that all of my patients receive comprehensive care. Through coordination of our efforts I will help him to get to know your oral healthcare needs.

I want to thank all of you. Many of you are more than patients, but friends who I look forward to seeing at future visits.

– Dr. Lloyd Flanagan D.D.S.

Dr. Lloyd Flanagan

Dr. Terence Flanagan

Dr. Taras Konanec

Dr. Antony Turcotte

Wake Up Your SmileIt’s all good news about whitening

Just when you think there can’t be any more great news about whitening techniques – there is! The ingredient dentists use to restore the healthy and radiant

luster to your smile is actually milder than your morning glass of orange juice. You can be confident that your dentist-supervised teeth whitening is both safe

and effective.You see, the dentist doesn’t put “white” on your teeth. Instead, stains are

gently removed from your tooth enamel which results in a whitening effect. The stains can occur as a result of the food you eat, tobacco smoke, tea and coffee, and even normal ageing. Life makes those stains pretty tough to avoid, but our dental team is up to the task. Professional techniques can even refresh smiles dulled by root canal treatments, prescription drugs, or discoloration that is part of the tooth’s actual structure.

We can offer much, much more than teeth whitening to brighten your smile…n Bonding can fill in microcracks, camouflage deep stains trapped within

your tooth’s surface, and mask white splotches or brownish gray bands.n Veneering your teeth with bonding or ceramic materials offers an

added bonus. They can build up your tooth surfaces to correct ridges and uneven lengths as well as reduce unsightly spaces.n Natural-looking white fillings, instead of dark grey metal ones, can finesse your smile rejuvenation.

Your smile doesn’t have to be yesterday’s news. Give it - and you - another chance!

Digital X-Rays What are they?

The 100th anniversary of the use of dental radiographs, or x-rays, has already come and gone! And in this century, digital technology is quickly changing the way we use x-rays.

While digital x-rays still require a patient to “pose” for a picture, the process and result are dramatically different. Instead of film, a highly sensitive electronic receptor is inserted into your mouth. An electronic image is captured instantaneously and stored on a computer’s database. These digital x-rays give us a clear, high-resolution view of teeth, bone, root, and tissue; all while using up to 70-90% less radiation than traditional x-rays.

This new technology is just one more tool we at the Drummond Dental Group can use to provide you with the best and most efficient dental care possible.

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Bienvenue!Welcome to our first issue of “SMILE”, our specialized dental practice newsletter

designed to inform and entertain you ... while providing information you can personally use from day to day.

Bienvenue! C’est la première édition de notre circulaire “SMILE”, destinée à vous garder informés des nouvelles idées et concepts dans le domaine de la dentisterie.

You’ll be kept abreast of important office news like the addition of new staff, new procedures and equipment to make your visits with us more comfortable, and articles that we think you will find interesting.

Our ultimate goal is that you enjoy every single issue of the newsletter so that you will read it, use it, and benefit from it. I am asking that you participate in its success. How? By telling us what you like or don’t like. Suggest topics! Ask questions! Your input is valuable and wanted!

Vos suggestions sont les bienvenue afin de faire de notre circulaire un succès!We’d also like to invite you to visit our website at www.drummonddental.com

at any time for further information and news about our practice. Click to learn more about appointments and payment options, as well as find answers to frequently asked questions. Send an email directly to our front desk and watch our French and English procedure videos.Yours in good dental health,Dr. Taras Konanec

Smiling With ImplantsThey won’t know if you don’t tell!

Who wouldn’t want to look better, speak better, eat better … and smile more? Dental implants are now the treatment of choice for many people who need to replace missing teeth.

Interestingly, implants are considered by many dentists to be a more conservative intervention than traditional bridges or fixed partial dentures. They require only normal brushing and flossing to maintain oral health, unlike bridges that may make cleaning awkward. Because implants are anchored into the bone like the roots of your teeth, they act like natural teeth and preserve and strengthen the underlying bone. There is no need to shape adjacent healthy teeth, and there are no plates to affect comfort and fit.

An implant has two parts: a root made of biocompatible metal, and a custom-made tooth crown which is attached to it. Most implants are made of titanium, an inert metal proven effective at fusing with living bone.

In one survey, patients who had their prosthetic appliances replaced with implants rated them nine out of ten – second only to natural teeth, and far above the two out of ten for their prosthetics! If you’re worrying about your age … don’t! The oldest known implant patient is 88; the youngest 15.

With implants, your friends won’t know how you’re looking so good – but you’ll feel so great, you might just want to tell them!

Sourire avec des implantsIls ne le sauront pas si vous ne le dites pas !

Qui ne voudrait pas paraitre plus jeune, parler et manger plus facilement…et de sourire plus ? Les implants dentaires sont maintenant le traitement de choix pour les patients qui sont partiellement ou complètement édentés.

Il est intéressant de noter que les implants dentaires sont considérés comme étant une intervention plus conservatrice que les traditionnels ponts ou prothèses partielles. Ils requièrent les mêmes soins avec la brosse à dents et la soie dentaire pour maintenir une hygiène adéquate tandis que les ponts requièrent des soins particuliers rendant l’hygiène plus difficile. Le fait que les implants soient ancrés dans l’os de la mâchoire comme les racines de vos dents, ils agissent comme vos dents naturelles prévenant ainsi la résorption osseuse. Aucun ancrage sur les dents adjacentes n’est requis et il n’y a aucun besoin de plaques métalliques qui peuvent affecter votre confort.

Un implant a deux sections : une racine faite de métal biocompatible, et une couronne faite sur mesure qui y est attachée. La plupart des implants sont fait de

titane, un métal prouvé pour se fusionner avec l’os humain.

Lors d’un récent sondage, les patients qui ont changé leurs prothèses partielles par des implants ont donné la note de satisfaction de neuf sur dix- juste derrière le confort de leurs dents naturelles, et très loin du deux sur dix de leurs prothèses! Si vous pensez que vous ne pouvez pas avoir d’implants dentaires à cause de votre âge, sachez que la personne la plus âgée qui a reçu un implant avait 88 et le plus jeune 15.

Avec des implants dentaires, vos amis ne sauront pas ce que vous aurez fait pour paraitre aussi bien mais vous vous sentirez tellement bien que vous aurez sûrement le goût de leur dire le secret.

Radiographies numériquesQue sont-elles ?

Le 100ieme anniversaire de l’utilisation de radiographies dentaires est déjà passé. Et dans le 21ieme siècle, la technologie numérique évolue très rapidement changeant ainsi notre façon d’utiliser les radiographies.

Même si les radiographies numériques requièrent encore le patient à « prendre la pose » pour une photo, le processus et les résultats obtenus sont dramatiquement différents. Au lieu d’utiliser des films conventionnels, un capteur électronique très sensible est placé à l’intérieur de la bouche. Dès l’exposition, une image numérique est transférée instantanément et entreposée dans la banque de données d’un ordinateur. Ces radiographies numériques nous donnent une image claire et de haute résolution des dents, os, racines et tissus, tout ca en utilisant 70-90% moins de radiation que les films conventionnels.

Cette nouvelle technologie est un autre outil à notre disposition pour vous prodiguer les meilleurs soins dentaires possibles.

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We pride ourselves on the high quality of service and care we provide. There’s no better sign that we are serving you well than the number of new patients who walk through the door. Referrals and word of mouth are our number-one source of new patients. When you give us a good reference, we won’t let you down! A vibrant patient base helps our practice grow and expand so that we can continue to offer the very best in dental treatment.

So, if you’re wondering whether or not we accept new patients – the answer is YES. Not only do we accept them, we encourage them. There’s no higher compliment for us than to be given the privilege of meeting and serving the needs of a new patient.

Your referrals inspire us!

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Healthy Teeth DietEnsure yours!

Nutrition plays an extremely important role in oral health, particularly during childhood. The greatest single threat to the dental health of children comes from the excessive use of non-milk extrinsic sugars found mainly in sodas, juices, biscuits, cakes, candy, and table sugar. These sugars provide about 17% of the energy for most children. The figure should be no more than 10%.

The first line of defense, after cutting down on sugars, is to immediately brush the teeth.

A family plan to eat well, to follow a rigorous home oral care program, and to schedule regular dental checkups will go a long way toward a lifetime of shining smiles!

Our mission is to provide our patients a lifetime of the finest dental care and optimum oral health. Our team is committed to fostering relationships based on trust, excellent customer service and truly listening to the needs of our patients. We

are dedicated to keeping up with the ever changing advances in dental science and promise to pay careful attention to

detail when providing your treatment. With care, timeliness and a gentle touch, we will strive to meet your needs and

exceed all of your expectations.

Notre mission est de vous offrir des soins dentaires de haute qualité pour optimiser le bien-être de votre sante

buccodentaire. Notre équipe est dédiée à développer des relations durables basées sur la confiance, l’excellence

du service à la clientèle, et l’écoute de vos besoins. Notre devoir est de s’assurer que nous sommes à jour avec les

progrès et nouveautés dans le domaine dentaire, ainsi que de porter une attention spéciale aux détails lorsque nous vous traitons. Nous espérons combler vos besoins et dépasser vos attentes, tout en étant fait avec soin et ce,

sans délai.

DRUMMOND DENTAL GROUP

Team Mission Statement

Drummond Dental GroupDr. Taras Konanec Dr. Lloyd Flanagan Dr. Terence Flanagan Dr. Antony Turcotte909-1414 Rue DrummondMontreal, QC H3G 1W1

Office HoursMon/Wed/Thu 8:00 am – 5:00 pmTuesday 7:00 am – 5:00 pmFriday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact InformationOffice (514) 842-7311Fax (514) 842-2954Email info@drummonddental.comWeb site www.drummonddental.com

Office StaffMari .......................Clinical CoordinatorJanice .........Continuing Care Coordinator Sydney, Lori, Denise ..............HygienistsFareeda, Sonia, Veronique ...... Assistants

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Left to Right: Sydney, Lori, Janice and Veronique