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

Bookin' it...

Traveling far away? Camping on the beach? Or just lying on a hammock in your backyard?...Summer is the time to grab a book and relax! Whatever your plans, there is no better time to read!

Whether or not you are in school, reading will help to keep your mind active. For you students especially, it will help you to keep your skills sharp for the coming year. The entire DiCiccio Orthodontics team believes in the importance of reading and encourages all our patients to find time to sit down with a book this summer.

Out of ideas? Dr. Pat DiCiccio and the team have provided a list of suggestions below. You may also ask a librarian for some ideas or check out the Scholastic summer reading challenge we came across this past week. You will find some really fun stuff there!

2011 Reading List Suggestions:

PreSchool, PreKindergarten, Kindergarten

Grades 1 & 2

Grades 3 & 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7 & 8

Grade 9 & 10

Grade 11 & 12

OH...The Places You'll Go

Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer season. In light of that fact, we are excited to announce our Summer 2011 Guessing Contest. There are 2 ways to enter...giving you more chances to win one of the 7 spots in our next Movie Night with a Friend Event! 

• SEND US A POSTCARD from your travels this summer. Whether you are going far away or just staying close to home, all postcards will be counted. Send as many postcards as you like. All postcards will be hung throughout the office from the rubber band chain.
• ENTER YOUR GUESS in the office at your appointment. The question is... "How many rubber bands are in our rubber band chain you find hanging throughout the office"?  

Please send your postcards to:

Dr. Pat DiCiccio

7055 N Fresno St, Suite 302

Fresno, CA  93720

We are excited to see where you've been!!!

YOU can be a HERO...

Dr. DiCiccio and the Team are once again supporting the Susan G. Komen~Race for the Cure. Our office team, Dr. DiCiccio's Heroes for Hooters, will be participating in the walk on October 29th, along with several members of the community that have joined our team. We are very excited and looking forward to this fun and rewarding event!   JUST RELEASED...our YouTube video

Get your wrist band today!

We have created an easy way for you to participate with us! For a donation to the "cause", you will receive a customized Dr. DiCiccio wrist band which you can wear with pride! Wrist bands can be purchased in the office at your very next visit...everyone will want one! Tell your friends too! In addition to the funds raised from the wrist bands, each team member will raise at least $100 in donations for the cause. Our team goal is $4000.
Please help us in achieving our goal! Thank you for your support of this very worthwhile cause. Wear your wrist band with pride!

Dr. DiCiccio and Team

p.s. If you would pefer to make an on-line donation, you can access our team page at:

http://centralvalley.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCureFRE_CentralValleyAffiliate?team_id=171265&pg=team&fr_id=2199

 

DiCiccio Orthodontics Father's Day Facebook Contest

Father's Day is almost here!  Show your dad how much you care.  Write a comment on our Facebook wall https://www.facebook.com/DiCiccio.Orthodontics about what your DAD means to you...tell everyone why he is the "Best Dad in the World"!!!  Patients or former patients are eligible to win.  On Monday, June 20th, the DiCiccio Orthodontics team will select the winner.  Please make sure we know who you are when you make your comment so that we can contact you on June 20th. 


The winner will receive:

• Gift Certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings
• Sonicare Toothbrush
• One of our awesome insulated DiCiccio Orthodontics Tumblers
• GOLO a traveling "golf in a cup" dice game
• Note cube and pen
• Book called...The Richest Man in Town

 Please make your comments on our facebook wall https://www.facebook.com/DiCiccio.Orthodontics about your amazing dad!