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Breaking New Records: Thank You for Another Successful Candy Drive

Posted by on Nov 13, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments

Our team at Wellesley Dental Group is extremely grateful for another successful community candy drive, which could not have been possible without YOU, our community! The 11th Annual Candy Drive for the Troops was even bigger and better this year. For more than a decade our communities have gathered together for this sweet celebration to collect thousands of pounds of candy, a load of thoughtful messages, and oral hygiene kits, that will be sent to the U.S. troops overseas to express our gratitude for all that they do to keep us safe. We are so thankful for the generosity that our community organizations, businesses, schools and school children have shown through their keen participation in this cause – we couldn’t have done it without you all!

A record-breaking 12,238 pounds of candy!

This year we had an enormous amount of participation. Our hour-long community press event took place on November 9th at 10 am, at our office (5 Seaward Road, Wellesley). We had 13,749 students involved and we collected 12,238 pounds of candy from over 43 schools, and numerous other individuals and organizations. We are honored to promote bridging our communities together for a good cause and to celebrate the spirit of giving.

For those who were unable to attend or who would like a recap of the celebration, check out our video coverage here.

Also, check out some unforgettable moments of the event:

Candy Collection: November 1st-8th

Following Halloween, tons of candy and heartfelt notes began pouring into our office, so much so that we needed a U-Haul to store it all! This awesome initiative began out of a desire to encourage children to eat less candy and instill in them the spirit of sharing. In 2016 we collected 8,600 pounds of candy, and nearly 10,000 pounds of candy in 2017. This year we broke a new record with 12,238 pounds of candy! You may be wondering what will be done with that much candy. We are thankful to work with CarePacks, a non-profit organization that over the years has sent out over 30,000 packages to U.S. troops overseas. On November 17th, 2018 they will be sending out over 500 packages out with the candy, oral hygiene supplies, and caring cards from the community’s donations. We can only imagine how much the troops will smile at the beautiful handwritten cards.

Heartwarming hand written notes for U.S. troops

CarePacks, a non-profit organization dedicated to sending care packages to US deployed troops around the world.

 

Community and Press Event: November 9th

The grand celebration took place on a beautiful fall day where the community gathered to pay homage to our troops and take a couple of dives into the giant mountain of candy!

We’d like to give special thanks to rising star, Evan Lariviere, who beautifully sang the National Anthem; Rick from CarePacks who spoke about the history of this tradition of giving to the troops; Alice Peisch, Massachusetts State Representative, who spoke about the impact and power of the community’s service to others; The Wellesley High School Keynote Singers, led by Dr. Kevin McDonald, who sang a touching rendition of America the Beautiful; And Wellesley Media for capturing these highlights from our event.

 

Evan Lariviere singing the National Anthem paying tribute to our U.S. troops

Wellesley High School participants at the Community Press Event

We also had some friendly competition among the schools. The office awarded a grand prize of $1000 to the school PTO that donated the most candy based on a specific algorithm considering the number of students per school and the number of pounds of candy collected per student. This year’s first place winner was  Hardy Elementary School in Wellesley (Both children of Dr. Femina and Dr. Ejaz Ali, Zann Ali and Dr. Zarah Ali, attended Hardy Elementary School)! Second place went to Broadmeadow Elementary in Needham, and third to Fiske Elementary School in Wellesley. Congratulations to all participants, your generosity will touch the lives of many, and for this we are very appreciative.

This year’s first place winner of the $1,000 prize, Hardy Elementary School in Wellesley. Congratulations!

A huge thank you to everyone that participated and to our amazing Wellesley Dental Group team for all of their hard work.

For more information, check out the Wellesley Dental Group Facebook page!

A Special Thank You to the following Participants:

We did it- Another successful Candy Drive thanks to You!

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Brush Your Teeth, Your Heart Will Thank You

Posted by on Nov 11, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments

Who would have thought that your dentist would be telling you how to help prevent heart disease? It’s commonly known that smoking, a poor diet, lack of exercise, and an uncontrolled weight can impact your heart. However, did you know that brushing your teeth is linked with maintaining a healthy heart? Research published in Scotland revealed that brushing your teeth can lower your risk of experiencing a heart attack or other issues impacting your heart.

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Treats are Tricky: Tips for Halloween

Posted by on Oct 25, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments

Halloween can be a scary time of year. There’s lots of spooky costumes and decorations that can give us all the chills. Not to mention the famous question, “Trick or Treat?” Most people opt for the delicious treats and often have a huge stash of candy that lasts beyond the holiday. But, what you may not have been aware of is the scary effects of all the treats being passed out that can impact your teeth! Normal bacteria in the mouth thrive off of the sugar within Halloween candy and in turn produce acid that cause tooth decay. Not to worry though, it’s okay to indulge in a little Halloween candy but make sure you know these tips and tricks to help you and your family keep your pearly whites healthy. With your leftover candy, we’d love for you to come participate in our 11th Annual Candy Drive from November 1st to 8th at the Wellesley Dental Group (5 Seaward Road, Wellesley). We are gathering our communities together to collect thousands of pounds of candy, a ton of thoughtful messages, and oral hygiene kits, which will be sent to the U.S. troops as a thanks for all that they do to keep us safe. Check out our flyer here. We will be hosting a community and press event on the November 9th, from 10 am to 11 am, also at our office in Wellesley where a cash prize will be given to the PTO of the school that contributes the highest amount of candy. If you have questions or queries about how you can join hands with us for this great cause, or to RSVP for the community event, send us an email at candydrive@wellesleydentalgroup.com, or call us at 781-237-9071.

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Sweet Treats for Our Troops: Candy Drive 2018

Posted by on Oct 16, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments

It is the season of pumpkin spice and halloween candy here at the Wellesley Dental Group! As the air turns crisp and the trees turn red and gold, we gear up for one of our favorite annual events – Wellesley Dental Group’s 11th Community Candy Drive! This initiative was coined eleven years ago in an attempt to promote the spirit of sharing in our young ones while at the same time incentivizing them to eat less candy at Halloween time, and instead sharing this seasonal joy with US troops serving abroad. Over more than a decade we have been able to grow this event from just Wellesley to more than 14 towns and 40 schools across Massachusetts, gathering 10,000 pounds of candy for our soldiers last year alone! Every year we get fantastic participation from schools across the region, and for the last few candy drives, WDG has also been awarding a cash prize to the PTO of the school that contributes the highest amount of candy. 

The fun will continue this year! Candy Drive 2018 will run from November 1st to 8th, with candy been collected at the Wellesley Dental Group (5 Seaward Road, Wellesley).  Check out our flyer here. We will be hosting a community and press event on the 9th of November, from 10 am to 11 am, also at our office in Wellesley. We have a lineup of performances by young students, with State Representative Alice Peisch as our special guest. Like every year, we will also have representatives from the National Guard present, along with the Wellesley Fire and Police departments!

If you have questions or queries about how you can join hands with us for this great cause, or to RSVP for the community event, send us an email at candydrive@wellesleydentalgroup.com, or call us at 781-237-9071.

 

   

 

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What’s Up With My Bite?

Posted by on Oct 7, 2018 in Blogs | 0 comments

Malocclusion, or the misalignment of opposing teeth in the upper and lower jaw, is very common in both children and adults. This is often due to the fact that teeth can move slowly overtime just from the normal forces of chewing. This can even occur in individuals who have had braces in the past if they are not wearing a retainer. But not to worry, occlusal/bite problems can be identified early on in children while they still have baby teeth or mixed dentition and restored with orthodontic treatment.

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