August Newsletter
 Patient of the Month-Mary Alice
Congratulations to our current patient of the month---Mary Alice! This sweet lady was born in Oklahoma and raised in Texas. She has been a Utah resident for over 15 years and she loves it! Mary Alice has taught in a variety of disciplines including health and physical education, gymnastics, swimming, dancing, and English. She also coached high school tennis, volleyball and baseball. She married and had four children, two boys and two girls. Mary Alice keeps busy with genealogy, traveling (she’s visited every continent except for Africa!) and presiding over different organizations. An interesting fact about Mary Alice is that she travels to Washington D.C. every year with her membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mary Alice is such a sweetheart and we love visiting with her every time she comes in!
Skating Party Report
In June Total Care Dental held a 50’s themed family roller skating party for patients and friends. The party was a lot of fun—with poodle skirts, cupcakes, skating games, and even a special appearance by Elvis! We would like to thank all who attended and made it such an enjoyable event.
Fruit Basket Winner
Congratulations to Chelsea who won our festive fruit basket from our Hawaiian week at the office.
Good-bye to Betsy
Total Care Dental would like to wish a warm goodbye to Betsy, one of Dr. Jorgensen’s assistants, who will be moving with her two adorable boys to Colorado this month. We have loved working with Betsy; she has been a wonderful asset to our practice and we wish her the best in all she does.
A Note from the Hygienist---Why do I Need a Cleaning Twice a Year?
 As your dental healthcare providers we strive to help you keep your mouth healthy. We recommend that you come in for regular cleanings at least every six months. This allows us to remove tartar (calculus) and plaque that you cannot see or remove yourself. If tartar or plaque is allowed to build-up, the bacteria inside it could cause a gum infection called Periodontal Disease. Periodontal Disease can be serious. It affects the bone underneath your gum tissue, which could lead to the loss of teeth. Periodontal Disease has also been linked to systemic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.
To help motivate our patients to stick to a recommended hygiene schedule we offer a warranty on our restorative work. As long as our patients come in at their recommended recall appointments we gladly guarantee our work for up to five years.
We appreciate our patient’s trust and continued patronage. The most important part of our job is keeping our patients healthy. Help us help you by continuing to stick to the schedule your hygienist has recommended for you.
Dentistry With a Heart
 Dentistry
with a Heart - February 18, 2005
American Fork dentists Dr. Michelle Jorgensen and Dr.
Dan Coles decided it was time to use their heart, and
give back to the community that has given so much to
them. The result was their first Dentistry with A Heart
Day.
“We have had amazing success during the four years
Total Care Dental has been open,” says Dr. Jorgensen,
“and we owe this success to our wonderful patients,
friends, team and the local community.” They wanted
to find a way to say thank you, and a day of donated
dental work during the Valentine season seemed like
the perfect answer.
The doctors knew that there were families in their area
that can not afford dental care. The entire team at
Total Care Dental pledged to provide a day of charity
dental work to help serve some of this need. “There
are no Medicare or Medicaid dental benefits for adults
in our state, and very limited benefits for children,”
says Dr. Coles. “There is a great need for cleanings,
fillings and other basic dental care, which is what
we provided.”
Dentistry with a Heart at Total Care Dental was held
on Friday, February 18th. The doctors and team were
able to help 32 patients, providing a total of $12,426
of dentistry to those in need. They shared heartaches,
stories, and even a few tears with their patients. Dr.
Jorgensen explains that, "This was a great sucess
for all of us. Patients received dental care they desperately
needed, and we felt great giving. This dental care will
improve dental health, self esteem, and overall health
and wellness. What better gift could we give?”
Dentistry with a Heart - February 11, 2005
On February 11, 2005, Total Care Dental will be sponsoring
their first annual “Dentistry with a Heart” Day.
Because this is a wonderful community that has helped Total
Care Dental grow, Dr. Dan Coles and Dr. Michelle Jorgensen
would like to give something back.
The entire day will be devoted to charity dentistry. We will
be contacting shelters, ecclesiastical leaders, and others
that know the needs of members of our community, and will
provide dentistry at no charge for those who truly need it.
The incredible Total Care Dental team will be joining them
on this incredible day. If you would like to nominate someone
to receive dental care, you may contact us at 801-756-3737.
We are also accepting donations that may be given along with
the dental care.
Thank you for helping Total Care Dental become what it is
today.
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