Wednesday, August 11, 2010
104.9! The River!
Hey Everyone! We have exciting news!!!! 104.9, The River will be featuring Ray's World! Tune in to hear about Ray Orthodontics! This is an exciting and new thing for us!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
You're Invited- Ray Ortho's Annual Pool Party
Patients and family are invited to join!
Ray Ortho and staff at the 2010 Ray Ortho's Annual Pool Party.
Swim, play and dance under the roof at the Westerville Community Center.
The pool party will feature DJ's Aaron Hall & Nathan Tyler from WNCI, 97.9.
Activities will also include: entire watering hole, lap pool, gymnasium for basketball and volleyball, a climbing wall and an indoor jungle gym.
You don't want to miss this! There will be tons of prizes and much bigger and better than before!
Host:
Dr. Ray at Ray Orthodontics & Staff
Location:
Westerville Community Center
350 North Cleveland Avenue
Westerville, OH 43082 US
When:
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Time:
To be announced!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Do you Snore? If so, you could be at risk for Sleep Apnea!
Recent research done indicates that sleep apnea is comparable to being drunk.
According to research done by Dr. Scott. T. Johnson, Dr. William A. Broughton, and Jerry Halberstadt authors of 2002 The Phantom of the Night, "Sleep apnea reduces vigilance and increases reaction times as badly as drinking alcohol or being drunk."
What is snoring?
Obviously we all know the general term, but did you know that snoring is a good indication of a breathing problem? At times, snoring can be a sign that the individual suffers from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, commonly referred to as OSA.
This is caused when the jaw opens while sleeping, resulting in the tongue to fall to the back of the throat. When this happens, this causes the airway to become smaller sending vibrations to the throat, developing the common snore.
Now you may be thinking, "What's the harm in a little snoring?"
If the airway becomes too narrow, individuals can develop OSA or Obstructive Sleep Apnea. When an individual develops OSA, the tissues and muscles around the throat begin to relax, blocking airflow to the lungs, resulting in a collapsed airway.
When the airway is blocked, your brain and body cannot receive oxygen. This causes the individual to partially awaken to a conscienceless gasping for air, obviously preventing a good nights rest. People who suffer from OSA sleep with this cycle repeatedly occurring throughout the night. In turn, this places an extra strain on the body and heart.
Can this cause serious health problems?
Sleep apnea is considered a serious chronic illness that simply cannot be ignored. Sleep apnea can lead to:
-Heart attack
-Depression
-Chronic sleepiness
-High blood pressure
-Stroke
-Morning headaches
-Heartburn
Your next question, "How can this be prevented?"
There are several ways to treat this but the best way is through TAP. TAP or Thorton Adjustable Positioner, has a success rate of 95% and is a great substitute for surgery, medication or mask treatment.
TAP treats snoring by allowing the airway to remain open, improving breathing during sleep, through a custom-made appliance worn while sleeping. The appliance is a tray-like piece that looks like a teeth whitening tray. You just snap it over the upper and lower teeth and hook the trays together.
The tray holds the lower jaw in position, preventing the airway from collapsing. The more forward your jaw is, the more open your airway.
Now for the kicker- How instant is the snoring relief?
Almost all patients experience relief the first nights rest with TAP treatment. The appliance generally takes only a week to get used to but gives you a lifetime to breathe easy.
An estimated 51 million Americans suffer from snoring or sleep apnea, says scientist and recent research. By 2020 studies show that 1 in every 5 Americans will be affected by sleep apnea. Even if you don't directly suffer from sleep apnea, studies show, the leading loss of of sleep is attributed to a snoring bed partner.
With this many people affected by a simple snore, TAP seems like a simple and effective alternative. You can have a good night rest, go ahead and breath easy.
According to research done by Dr. Scott. T. Johnson, Dr. William A. Broughton, and Jerry Halberstadt authors of 2002 The Phantom of the Night, "Sleep apnea reduces vigilance and increases reaction times as badly as drinking alcohol or being drunk."
What is snoring?
Obviously we all know the general term, but did you know that snoring is a good indication of a breathing problem? At times, snoring can be a sign that the individual suffers from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, commonly referred to as OSA.
This is caused when the jaw opens while sleeping, resulting in the tongue to fall to the back of the throat. When this happens, this causes the airway to become smaller sending vibrations to the throat, developing the common snore.
Now you may be thinking, "What's the harm in a little snoring?"
If the airway becomes too narrow, individuals can develop OSA or Obstructive Sleep Apnea. When an individual develops OSA, the tissues and muscles around the throat begin to relax, blocking airflow to the lungs, resulting in a collapsed airway.
When the airway is blocked, your brain and body cannot receive oxygen. This causes the individual to partially awaken to a conscienceless gasping for air, obviously preventing a good nights rest. People who suffer from OSA sleep with this cycle repeatedly occurring throughout the night. In turn, this places an extra strain on the body and heart.
Can this cause serious health problems?
Sleep apnea is considered a serious chronic illness that simply cannot be ignored. Sleep apnea can lead to:
-Heart attack
-Depression
-Chronic sleepiness
-High blood pressure
-Stroke
-Morning headaches
-Heartburn
Your next question, "How can this be prevented?"
There are several ways to treat this but the best way is through TAP. TAP or Thorton Adjustable Positioner, has a success rate of 95% and is a great substitute for surgery, medication or mask treatment.
TAP treats snoring by allowing the airway to remain open, improving breathing during sleep, through a custom-made appliance worn while sleeping. The appliance is a tray-like piece that looks like a teeth whitening tray. You just snap it over the upper and lower teeth and hook the trays together.
The tray holds the lower jaw in position, preventing the airway from collapsing. The more forward your jaw is, the more open your airway.
Now for the kicker- How instant is the snoring relief?
Almost all patients experience relief the first nights rest with TAP treatment. The appliance generally takes only a week to get used to but gives you a lifetime to breathe easy.
An estimated 51 million Americans suffer from snoring or sleep apnea, says scientist and recent research. By 2020 studies show that 1 in every 5 Americans will be affected by sleep apnea. Even if you don't directly suffer from sleep apnea, studies show, the leading loss of of sleep is attributed to a snoring bed partner.
With this many people affected by a simple snore, TAP seems like a simple and effective alternative. You can have a good night rest, go ahead and breath easy.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
After Hours at Charming Charile
Join Ray Orthodontics and staff after hours at the new Charming Charlie at Polaris Mall. The after hours will begin Sunday, June 13th and begin at 6 p.m. running until 9 p.m.
There will be light refreshment, but let's be real. What are we really in it for? The jewelry, handbags, flip flops, sunglasses, clothing, and all those summer accessory essentials. If there are 50+ attendees we all will receive a 20% off coupon for our purchases.
So, what does that mean? Bring all your staff, girlfriends, family and friends. We don't want to miss out on free accessories.
For those of you whom are not familiar with Charming Charlie, it is a new fashion store that just opened in the Polaris Mall area. They are located at 1554 Polaris Parkway, Ste. 317 Columbus, OH 43240.
Charming Charlie is:
"Charming Charlie is a unique fashion accessories boutique designed to help women of all ages complete their outfits, regardless of the occasion or mood. To help women navigate the overwhelming and fabulous selection of fashion jewelry, handbags, belts, scarves and more - we merchandise by color, not category. So, looking for accessories to accent a yellow dress? Visit the yellow section. See what our customers have to say about Charming Charlie and more!," http://www.charmingcharlie.com/about-us.
Don't miss out it should be lots of fun! :)
There will be light refreshment, but let's be real. What are we really in it for? The jewelry, handbags, flip flops, sunglasses, clothing, and all those summer accessory essentials. If there are 50+ attendees we all will receive a 20% off coupon for our purchases.
So, what does that mean? Bring all your staff, girlfriends, family and friends. We don't want to miss out on free accessories.
For those of you whom are not familiar with Charming Charlie, it is a new fashion store that just opened in the Polaris Mall area. They are located at 1554 Polaris Parkway, Ste. 317 Columbus, OH 43240.
Charming Charlie is:
"Charming Charlie is a unique fashion accessories boutique designed to help women of all ages complete their outfits, regardless of the occasion or mood. To help women navigate the overwhelming and fabulous selection of fashion jewelry, handbags, belts, scarves and more - we merchandise by color, not category. So, looking for accessories to accent a yellow dress? Visit the yellow section. See what our customers have to say about Charming Charlie and more!," http://www.charmingcharlie.com/about-us.
Don't miss out it should be lots of fun! :)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
"Work at Play" Seminar Series: A Weekend at the Memorial
Rays Orthodontics is sponsoring an annual "Work at Play" Seminar Series, or "A Weekend at the Memorial" to help continue the education seminars for doctors, dentist, and their staff during the Memorial Golf Tournament.
The Work Seminar will kick off at Friday, June 4th and run til Sunday, June 6th, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.. The seminars on the 4th start at 10 a.m. and run until 12 p.m., where David Wilson, a Worthington Fire Fighter will be CPR certifying. From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. a Dental Radiology Principles and Techniques Constance by R. Kuntupis, RDH,MA Department if Radiology OSU will be speaking. This seminar is nearly full and hosting over 100 participants.
On Saturday, June 5th, due to popular demand, we will now be offering additional CPR & Radiology courses. The courses will begin at 8 a.m. and run until 10 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. a CPR with David Willison course is still available. Following will be a sleep apnea and treatment modalities by Allen Firestone D.D.S., Orthodontic Department and Sleep Disorder Center OSU will be providing education seminar class.
It is important that R.S.V.P's are in by May 24th. The event will be at the Muirfield Championship Course Private Residence with access to the 17th fairway. Food and drinks will provided throughout the day. The atmosphere is planned as a "tailgate" environment.
All doctors, staff and friends are invited to join! There will be food, drinks, socializing, lectures, etc. Please R.S.V.P. for badges and seminars a.s.a.p.
The Work Seminar will kick off at Friday, June 4th and run til Sunday, June 6th, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.. The seminars on the 4th start at 10 a.m. and run until 12 p.m., where David Wilson, a Worthington Fire Fighter will be CPR certifying. From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. a Dental Radiology Principles and Techniques Constance by R. Kuntupis, RDH,MA Department if Radiology OSU will be speaking. This seminar is nearly full and hosting over 100 participants.
On Saturday, June 5th, due to popular demand, we will now be offering additional CPR & Radiology courses. The courses will begin at 8 a.m. and run until 10 a.m. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. a CPR with David Willison course is still available. Following will be a sleep apnea and treatment modalities by Allen Firestone D.D.S., Orthodontic Department and Sleep Disorder Center OSU will be providing education seminar class.
It is important that R.S.V.P's are in by May 24th. The event will be at the Muirfield Championship Course Private Residence with access to the 17th fairway. Food and drinks will provided throughout the day. The atmosphere is planned as a "tailgate" environment.
All doctors, staff and friends are invited to join! There will be food, drinks, socializing, lectures, etc. Please R.S.V.P. for badges and seminars a.s.a.p.
Monday, May 17, 2010
110th Annual AAO Session
Recently Dr. Ray visited Washington, D.C. to continue bettering his education at the 110th American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session. The theme of the meeting was based around the motto: Passion for Excellence.
The Opening Ceremonies took place Saturday, May 1, ending the session on May 4th with an AAO Gala held in the Newsum. Live entertainment, food, and museum exhibits were provided to to doctors and staff to help them unwind after a long few days of knowledge overload.
The session consisted of several educational offerings. Special events, programs, business meetings, workshops, lectures and an exciting exhibit hall made up the majority of the session provided to the doctors and staff.
The goal of the session is education. With continuous education, doctor's can provide their patients with exceptional treatment and top-of-the-line technology. The knowledge the doctors and staff gain helps them to become aware of the current expansion of knowledge and the future of orthodontics.
Not only did the attendees gain professional knowledge, they also gained from inspiration and personal development lectures. Matthew Kelly's "Dream Manager," was part if the May 1st Personal and Professional Development program. The program helped to educate attendees on how to "achieve goals in work and in life and how organizations can achieve more by enabling employees to achieve their individual goals," said Robert James Bray, AAO President.
It will come to no surprise the AAO Exhibit Hall was one of the main featured events. The Exhibit Hall feature the world's largest assemblage of orthodontic products. Vendors prepared and gathered several individual exhibits in the hall to provide exceptional products to meet the patients needs.
The knowledge gained from the session will lead to a more successful treatment plan for you and your family, provided by Dr. Ray. Next year's session will be hosted in Chicago in 2011. These session are certainly not something any doctor or staffer would want to miss.
The Opening Ceremonies took place Saturday, May 1, ending the session on May 4th with an AAO Gala held in the Newsum. Live entertainment, food, and museum exhibits were provided to to doctors and staff to help them unwind after a long few days of knowledge overload.
The session consisted of several educational offerings. Special events, programs, business meetings, workshops, lectures and an exciting exhibit hall made up the majority of the session provided to the doctors and staff.
The goal of the session is education. With continuous education, doctor's can provide their patients with exceptional treatment and top-of-the-line technology. The knowledge the doctors and staff gain helps them to become aware of the current expansion of knowledge and the future of orthodontics.
Not only did the attendees gain professional knowledge, they also gained from inspiration and personal development lectures. Matthew Kelly's "Dream Manager," was part if the May 1st Personal and Professional Development program. The program helped to educate attendees on how to "achieve goals in work and in life and how organizations can achieve more by enabling employees to achieve their individual goals," said Robert James Bray, AAO President.
It will come to no surprise the AAO Exhibit Hall was one of the main featured events. The Exhibit Hall feature the world's largest assemblage of orthodontic products. Vendors prepared and gathered several individual exhibits in the hall to provide exceptional products to meet the patients needs.
The knowledge gained from the session will lead to a more successful treatment plan for you and your family, provided by Dr. Ray. Next year's session will be hosted in Chicago in 2011. These session are certainly not something any doctor or staffer would want to miss.
5 Financing Options for Patients and Parents
Coming soon, Ray Orthodontics will be offering 5 different types of financing options for patients and parents. Financing options will be provided through Chase bank in a program called Chase Health Advance.
The payment plans are designed to fit every patients household budget. The goal in allotting more financing options to patients is to help make orthodontic treatment attainable in the given economy. Therefore these financing options will increase case acceptance.
The 5 financing options that will be available are as follows:
How will you be billed?
Your program of choice will be billed to the patient or parent in equal monthly payments.
What type of credit line will I be offered?
Credit lines will be offered in a form of "Finance more procedures" treatment plan. Credit lines will start at $5000, but financing for initial treatment start at $300.
Can I access my billing and account info online?
You will be able to track your process online as well as access easy to use online systems.
Patient approval has become one of the #1 problems in today's economy. Through these payment plans, patients will be offered the right credit limit that makes orthodontic treatment affordable.
The payment plans are designed to fit every patients household budget. The goal in allotting more financing options to patients is to help make orthodontic treatment attainable in the given economy. Therefore these financing options will increase case acceptance.
The 5 financing options that will be available are as follows:
- 3 month
- 6 month
- 12 month
- 18 month
- 24 month
How will you be billed?
Your program of choice will be billed to the patient or parent in equal monthly payments.
What type of credit line will I be offered?
Credit lines will be offered in a form of "Finance more procedures" treatment plan. Credit lines will start at $5000, but financing for initial treatment start at $300.
Can I access my billing and account info online?
You will be able to track your process online as well as access easy to use online systems.
Patient approval has become one of the #1 problems in today's economy. Through these payment plans, patients will be offered the right credit limit that makes orthodontic treatment affordable.
Get connected with Ray Ortho!
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