We recently returned from Disneyland, and I don\u2019t think my kids will ever be the same again. It was a lot of work for Meredith and me, but it was worth it to see the sheer delight on the faces of our kids. I even had the chance to enjoy a few rides myself, and I particularly enjoyed the California Screamin\u2019 roller coaster. I guess the thrill of flying through the air on a ride is something you never outgrow.<\/p>\n
The trip was a great experience to cap off 2017, and now it\u2019s time to turn our attention toward the new year. For my family, the biggest goal is to find a home in Eagle in 2018. Don\u2019t get me wrong; we love our current home and neighbors in Meridian, but we\u2019d like to find a long-term residence a little closer to the practice before the kids get too settled. We\u2019re still in the early stages, but it\u2019s definitely something we\u2019re excited about. Hopefully, I\u2019ll have more to report on that front a little later in the year.<\/p>\n
At the office, we unwrapped one heck of a Christmas present recently. A new 3-D imaging device arrived recently, and we\u2019ve already gotten a lot of use out of it. The technical name for the machine is a cone beam dental CT scanner, but I won\u2019t bore you with any of the specs. In short, the machine offers a chance to take a much more dynamic look at teeth than simple X-rays.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom little things, like freshening up furniture and decor, to larger investments, like our CT scanner, we think improving the practice should be a yearlong initiative, not just a New Year\u2019s resolution.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Dental technology is always advancing, and imaging is one the places where the advancement has been biggest. I can\u2019t tell you how much more information we have as the result of enhanced imaging. In the past, when we went to put in an implant or perform a root canal, we had some information going in. Once we got under the surface, however, we could expect to encounter some surprises. Now, the picture is much clearer \u2014 literally. Not only does better imaging allow the team to have a more solid game plan before a procedure, but it also lets us explain procedures to patients with the help of sophisticated visual aids.<\/p>\n
In the coming months, we\u2019ll be on the lookout for more ways to improve the practice. From little things, like freshening up furniture and decor, to larger investments, like our CT scanner, we think improving the practice should be a yearlong initiative, not just a New Year\u2019s resolution. I\u2019m lucky to have a team that never fails to suggest great ideas. I\u2019m thankful for that, because I don\u2019t always have the best eye for decoration. If you need proof of that, ask Meredith! I\u2019m sure she\u2019ll be able to confirm it.<\/p>\n
I hope you have a wonderful 2018. The year may be just getting underway, but I\u2019m already feeling like it\u2019s going to be a great one. Thank you to all of our wonderful patients for making 2017 such a great year for Eagle Dental Care. I\u2019m sure this year will be even better.<\/p>\n