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DRS. UHRICH & KAPLANS NEWSLETTER

Dr. Joseph Uhrich, D.D.S.

SPRING 2012

Dr. Jordan Kaplan, D.D.S.

From the ofce of Jordan Kaplan, D.D.S. & Joseph Uhrich, D.D.S.

New digital X-ray sensors

In January, we at College Drive Dental Associates purchased new digital X-ray sensors. A digital X-ray sensor is the small, rectangular piece that is inserted into a patients mouth to capture a dental image that is sent to the computer. The new sensors are the latest advancement in dental X-ray imaging. They provide a much higher-quality image on the computer monitor. The clearer, more diagnostic X-rays have been extremely helpful to Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Uhrich in diagnosing dental issues in their patients. Our patients have noticed that the sensors are more comfortable, with rounded corners, and two sizes, one for adults and one for children. The new sensors also provide a quicker image on the computer screen, allowing the patient to hold the sensor in their mouth for less time. We are proud of this new technological addition to our practice and know that it will benet our patients.

Spring 2012

Seeing the other dentist

Here Being a patient at College Drive Dental has a big at College advantage. We are a group practice, which means there is a group of people working together to meet your Drive Dental, dental needs. There is always a dentist available there is always a when you need one. Either Dr. Kaplan or dentist available Dr. Uhrich is on call at all times in case of a when you need dental emergency. There is never a worry that one. they are on vacation and cannot be reached. If you need to get in for a dental appointment and your particular dentist is unavailable, it is perfectly OK to schedule with the other dentist. Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Uhrich see each others patients occasionally and are completely willing to see you if it works out best for your schedule. Sometimes one of the dentists is busier than the other, and seeing the other dentist works out well for If you are receiving your appointment everyone. We want to make your visits with us as convenient as conrmations by text message, possible. please be aware that you We also believe that another set of eyes examining your cannot respond to that teeth is benecial to our patients. If your 6-month exam happens message by a return text. to occur on a day when your dentist is not at the ofce, think of it If you have any questions as a positive. You will then have two dentists familiar with your about your appointment, or mouth, and they can confer on a particular issue you may be need to speak to us, please call having. Please do not feel like you are betraying your dentist if us on the phone at (708) 361-4626. the other dentist does your dental work or examines your teeth. Thank you for your understanding. Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Uhrich will just be glad you are getting your dental needs met in a timely manner.

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CURRENT EVENTS
Carrie Bregar and Christ Sirigas have a new daughter. Evangeline Lee Sirigas was born on May 5, 2011, at 1:20 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Evangeline is also welcomed by big brother Christos (10). Congratulations to all of you! Avery Rose Woolwine was born to her proud parents, Gina and Eric Woolwine, on July 10, 2011. She arrived at 10:55 p.m., weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces and measuring 1812 inches long. Avery has a 3-year-old sister, Grace. Congratulations to the Woolwine family! Lidia and Daniel Gubanski welcomed their second child, a girl, on September 24, 2011, at 4:23 a.m. Evelyn Ann weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces and was 21 inches long. Her big sister is 2-yearold Abigail. Congratulations, Lidia and Daniel!

Evangeline Lee
Mildred and George Rebersky celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 19, 2011. A party was held in their honor to celebrate their many years of love and devotion to each other. The Reberskys closest family and friends attended the party at their sons home. An amazing milestone to reach!

Evelyn Ann
Denise and Robert Naselli have a new grandchild. Avery Rae Daw was born to their daughter and son-inlaw, Kristin and Bobby Daw. Avery was born on October 1, 2011, and joined big sister Alli Rae (2). The Nasellis now have ve grandchildren. Congratulations! Mary Jo and Richard Janskys daughter, Jillian Jansky, graduated from the St. Xavier nursing program on December 17, 2011. Jillian will be working as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. Her parents held a graduation party for her at their home to celebrate the great accomplishment. Congratulations, Jillian! If you have an exciting event, such as a wedding, birth, or graduation, that you would like included in an upcoming edition of the College Drive Dental Newsletter, please contact Amy at (708) 361-4626.

Mildred & George Rebersky

Welda and Frank Hedrick are now great-grandparents. Weldas grandson and his wife, Kyle and Andrea Morgan, delivered a little girl, Ellery Annabelle. Ellery arrived on November 28, 2011, at 7:08 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 2012 inches long. The Morgans live in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, where the Hedricks traveled to meet their new great-granddaughter. Between them, Welda and Frank have 17 grandchildren. Were so happy for all of you!

Ellery Annabelle

Dental word search

Find all the words in the puzzle and submit it to College Drive Dental by April 20, 2012, to win a prize. Winners will be drawn at random. Entries may be mailed to College Drive Dental, 7550 College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463 or dropped off at the ofce. Name ________________________________________ Phone number ________________________________ Toothpaste Smile Mouth Dr. Uhrich Dr. Kaplan Root canal Crown Filling Hygienist Appointment Mirror Floss Assistant X-rays Brush s s o l f s j d g n i l l i f c i s f x b t w v g d w g m t v j g d r u h r i c h s u r b t k h c a a p e t d n j y c a s m u v y r b a a y t o c s l i p t e s q m n a o m r r t h n l a n a c t o o r r a o s t e a p p o i n t m e n t w m u i u y c r x h j k u p h n c o g y q a b p u y h r o r r i m y t w b a c o m e t b n x c p h m r s m i l e w r a y q m l p l t d k t n a t s i s s a r o e g m g b m d s h v t e n t z x a f v n a l p a k r d g o

Some interesting travels.

Alex Gale journeys to Brazil for karate tournament
Alexander Gale, the 13-year-old son of Matt and Lorie Gale, traveled to Fortaleza, Brazil, in August 2011 to participate in the Junior Pan American Karate Tournament. Alex was one of 80 children from across the United States (11 from Illinois) to participate in the three-day tournament. He is a 1st-degree black belt and a member of the Illinois Shotokan Karate Club and USA Karate. Alex qualied for the USA Karate National Team and had the honor of representing the United States at the international event. Alex and his teammates spent 10 days in Brazil training and competing against hundreds of participants from North and South America. Alex competed in the -50 Kg. Kumite (sparring) division. His hard work and years of training certainly paid off in the opportunity to compete at such a high level. Besides competing, the USA Karate National Team along with their families were able to do some sight-seeing in Brazil. Alexs mother, Lorie, said the scenery was beautiful, with sandy white beaches as far as the eye could see. She said the ocean was just outside their hotel, and the sights and sounds were amazing. It was an experience that they might not have had without Alexs involvement in karate. The Gales have traveled quite a bit for karate competitions. The Junior Pan American Karate Tournament was in Montreal, Canada, the previous year, where Alex received a bronze medal. They also attend an annual meet in Las Vegas. The karate talent in the Gale family is not limited to Alex. His 12-year-old sister, Sandra, recently attained her brown belt. Sandra holds a national title in sparring for her goldmedal performance at the National Karate Tournament held in Arlington, Texas, this past July. Their parents are very proud of both of them. We would like to wish Alex and Sandra good luck in their future karate endeavors!

The trip of a lifetime!

By Marie Anich Last summer, at the end of June and into the beginning of July, my husband and I took a once-in-a-lifetime trip. We went whitewater rafting and camping under the stars, on and along the Colorado River in the heart of the Grand Canyon. I say once-in-a-lifetime because although I wouldnt trade the experience for anything, it met with some interesting challenges that I would be hard-pressed to repeat. We chose Wilderness River Adventures as the outtter for our 8-day adventure, which began at Lees Ferry, covered 188 miles, and ended up with our being airlifted out of the canyon by helicopter to Bar 10 Ranch. We were part of a group of 24, including four awesome guides, that ventured forth on two motorized rafts. Not only did the guides take us through approximately 67 rated rapids (rated 110 depending upon their technical difculty), they did all the cooking (three wonderful meals a day); gave us fascinating facts of geology, canyon folklore, and historical information; and more than once calmed our fears. One of our guides, Steve, who is a poet and creative storyteller, both humbled and amused us with his campre tales. Theres so much to tell about this fascinating trip. We marveled at the pristine waterfalls and the turquoise blue water of the Little Colorado, which required quite a hike to enjoy. We experienced ancient Indian ruins and never-ending cliff walls rising almost a mile overhead. We saw eagles, bighorn sheep, condors, bats, lizards, and heard the rattle of a snake that Im glad I didnt see! Each day the view and experience was different and spectacular. The challenges included daily heat in the canyon of 125+ degrees, 48-degree water temperatures (although it felt pretty good at times with the daily temperature and sun), a rainstorm on the 4th of July and sleeping under a tarp, a sandstorm that made our prime rib dinner a little crunchy, and, of course, the challenge of the facilities. My favorite parts were rafting the rapids and the helicopter ride out of the canyon. I also cant say enough about the new friends we lived with for a week. Not many people experience the Canyon this way, and now Larry and I can ofcially say we are river rats and we have our gold pins to prove it!

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RECIPES
Recipe submitted by Linda Bivian

Our patients always tell us how much they love nding new recipes in the newsletter, so here are a few that are great for parties and entertaining. We hope you enjoy them.

College Drive Dental Associates, Ltd.

Jordan Kaplan, D.D.S. Joseph Uhrich, D.D.S. 7550 College Drive Palos Heights, IL 60463 Ofce Hours
Monday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday Closed Saturday 8:00 a.m.-Noon Appointment and Emergency Phone: (708) 361-4626

Chicken Cashew Casserole

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 3 cups cooked chicken 1 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 small onion, chopped 1 2 cup celery, chopped 1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained

Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. Layer these ingredients in the pan in the order that they are written. Mix together: 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 14 oz. can chicken broth Pour over the top of the layered ingredients in the 9x13 pan. Refrigerate overnight. The next day, mix 14 cup of melted butter and 23 cup crushed butter crackers. Sprinkle approximately 12 cup of cashews over casserole and bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes.

Dr. Jordan Kaplan ...............Dentist

Slow-cooked Tuscan Pork with White Beans

Recipe submitted by Dina DeTratto

Dr. Joseph Uhrich................Dentist Maureen ...............Dental Hygienist/ Ofce Manager Sharon ...................Dental Assistant/ Ofce Manager Amy ........................Dental Hygienist Ann.........................Dental Hygienist Deanna...................Dental Hygienist Lydia.......................Dental Hygienist Dina...............................Receptionist Marie ...........................Receptionist/ Dental Assistant Martha ....................Dental Assistant Georgie ...................Dental Assistant

2 cups dried navy beans 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds 8 garlic cloves, minced and divided

212 pounds boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed 4 cups water 2 bay leaves

Sort and wash navy beans, and place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand for 8 hours. Drain the beans. Preheat oven to 275. Combine 2 tsp. basil, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. ground fennel seeds, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Rub mixture over pork. Place pork, navy beans, remaining basil, salt, garlic, 4 cups of water, and bay leaves in Dutch oven, and bring to a boil. Cover and bake at 275 for 4 hours or until pork is very tender. Discard bay leaves. Pull pork apart into chunks and serve with bean mixture. Yield: 8 servings.