The Search is on...

Spread the word...our board is searching for applicants who are motivated, high-achieving kids, 11-17 years of age, who have definite orthodontic needs but due to special circumstances do not have the ability acquire this care on their own. By creating a positive self-image through a healthy smile, the individuals the foundation serves can maximize their potential and make meaningful contributions to our community.

Dr. DiCiccio and his team look forward to seeing the first orthodontic scholarship applications start pouring through the mail. The press conference was held in late June announcing the start of this awesome opportunity for our community. The application and instructions are available on our office website www.DiCiccioOrtho.com

Over the next year, Dr. DiCiccio will be providing orthodontic care for up to 12 qualified scholarship applicants who have a permanent residence in Fresno or Clovis. If you feel that someone you know might qualify, please have them review the application guidelines on our website. The board will meet on a quarterly basis to determine which candidates may qualify for the scholarships.  

All scholarship applicants must agree to uphold all appointment/scheduling/office guidelines and be willing to "pay it forward" to the community by volunteering 40 hours of their time, over the course of treatment, to a philanthropic organization that we have pre-determined. These organizations include the Saint Agnes Foundation, Assistance League of Fresno, Healthy Smiles, Readying and Beyond and Habitat for Humanity. The community service is a big part of the equation for the scholarship recipients! In return for receiving this life-changing treatment, our foundation feels it is very important for these individuals to realize the needs of others by "paying it forward". 

 PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD...

Summer 2011 Newsletter

BRACE CONNECTION

Where did the summer go??? As the school year approaches, please remember that ALL orthodontic appointments are "excused absences". A school excuse will be printed for you upon request. Keep in mind that our longer, more technical appointments are scheduled in the mornings, while our more routine adjustment appointments can be scheduled throughout the day. We have office hours from 7 AM to 5 PM, as well as lunch-time appointments available. We understand everyone's very busy schedule and will do our best to find you an appointment that works for you. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and cooperation when it comes to scheduling appointments. In This Newsletter: Final treatment stage often most important Once active treatment is complete and braces are removed, patients often think that is the end of their orthodontic treatment. However, there is one final treatment stage utilized in orthodontics to ensure the longevity of your new smile. ... Read Article Braces Basics Murphy's Law has it that if something is going to go wrong, it will happen on a Friday night when you are heading out of town and you have to ask yourself..."What do I do now"? Here is some Brac ... Read Article History of Orthodontics Oral hygiene and fixing teeth have been around for millennia. Researchers have found dental floss and toothpick grooves in the teeth of prehistoric humans, and archaeologists have discovered mummified remains with crude metal bands on individual teet ... Read Article Why Mouth Guards? By American Association of Orthodontists The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is encouraging kids to “play it safe” and consistently wear mouth guards and other protective gear during competitions and practices. Football, soccer and basketball can all be hard hitting ... Read Article Tongue Piercing Certain types of body piercing have existed continuously since ancient times. Today, in most cultures, body piercing has become more acceptable in the general population than ever before in history. Tongue piercing is especially popular with teens an ... Read Article DiCiccio Orthodontics 7055 N Fresno, Suite 302 Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 225-2251 Our Website Send Us an Email

Our COMMITMENT to YOU!

People, communities, organizations and businesses, from time to time, need to evaluate who they are, what they are about and what their roll in life or their community looks like. With this thought in mind, we are excited to share with you a project we have been working on for the past few months.

Our office philosophy has ALWAYS been to deliver outstanding, orthodontic care in a fun, patient-centered environment. By having a smaller, single doctor practice, we can provide more consistent and personalized  treatment for our patients at a more relaxed pace than if we were a larger group or clinic facility. Our highly-skilled team of RDA's and support staff offer our patients individualized care with above and beyond customer service.

We felt that it was important to put OUR COMMITMENT to YOU into words. Over the past several months, our team has spent quite a bit of time refining our Mission Statement to truly reflect our team's vision.   

By re-doing one of our pieces of art in our reception area, we have also provided you with a visual reminder every time you enter our office. Please take a moment to enjoy this visual reminder at your next visit. We are very excited to share our vision with you!

~  Dr.DiCiccio and Team