MEET THE C-R-E-W–PART 3

Posted on October 4, 2016December 8, 2016 by casasmiles

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here, wishing you all safe preparations for the arrival of Tropical Storm weather.

Today’s post is very special because MEET THE CREW PART 3 is where I get to introduce the professionals at Casa Smiles. They specialize in Oral Care for your most cherished little ones. These angels went through advanced dental education in order to properly dedicate their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of children.

At Casa Smiles we have 4 amazing doctors. Our family leaders consist of 3 Pediatric Dentists and 1 Orthodontist. I only have wonderful things to say about each one of them, but below are a few words directly from them. 🙂

Dr. Abreu-Hernandez:

” I am Maigrely Abreu-Hernandez, Owner and Pediatric Dentist. I love working here because I love kids. Being a pediatric dentist is very rewarding and fun- lots of fun! I had gone to the Dominican Republic and Haiti while in dental school, and I worked with people who did not have access to oral health care. Most of my colleagues were apprehensive to work on children because they would cry and complain- so I tried and fell in love with it. I knew then that working with children was a passion of mine.”

Dr. Llamas:

“I am a Pediatric Dentist. I’ve loved working with kids even before I studied dentistry. I knew I wanted to study Pediatric Dentistry in particular after I served a year in Costa Rica working for the government with kids in the villages–this really inspired a love for helping children.”

Dr. Nazario:

“I am a Pediatric Dentist. I love my team. I love kids and I feel so comfortable here. I never thought I’d work with kids… This was all by accident, but it was a happy one. 🙂 I was a general dentist and I came to replace a doctor on maternity leave for 3 months and discovered that I LOVED IT! Good days or bad days–I could not be happier!”

Dr. Iwanowski:

“I am an Orthodontist and an Owner here at Casa Smiles. At Casa Smiles I feel we are all a big family. I’m able to do what I love in an office that is fun and with people that really care about their patients. We are very proud of having such an amazing team and amazing patients that make our days so enjoyable! I wanted to be able to change how kids felt about their teeth and to be able to give them a beautiful smile. At the same time, it is very important to me to make the process enjoyable and fun for them. Some kids have to start orthodontic treatment at a very early age. Therefore, we work with patients and parents to understand what the child would be comfortable with, and customize our treatment depending on their specific needs. I LOVE giving our patients a beautiful smile and love how they love coming to see us!”

Our doctors truly care about what they do and take lots of pride in the way Casa Smiles operates. We welcome you to join our family and make Casa Smiles the dental home for your children. Our Professional C-R-E-W ~Caring–Responsible–Engaging–Welcoming–are the roots that make Casa Smiles bloom. They are honest, informed and have big hearts that help keep your children’s smiles healthy. Enjoy the clip below–you can see our Professional angels in action and just being themselves–loving what they do!

Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

In the meantime, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter , Yelp, Youtube, & Pinterest to hear all about our daily news! You can always call or email us with any questions, concerns, to make an appointment, or for a complimentary Ortho Consultation.

Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

MEET THE C-R-E-W–PART 2

Posted on September 27, 2016October 4, 2019 by casasmiles

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here…wishing you all a happy start to Fall!

Part 2 of our C-R-E-W ~Caring–Responsible–Engaging–Welcoming~ is a group of girls that spend quality time with your child during your visit to Casa Smiles. These very special individuals are the dental hygienists that clean your little ones’ teeth, take their x-rays, and get them ready to be examined by our Pediatric Dentists.

Why are these girls so special? When we asked our team why they loved working at Casa Smiles, they all replied, “We love working with kids and showing them that coming to the dentist can be fun”. Our clinical team is not only professional and well-trained, but gentle, kid-friendly and jolly. They take pride in greeting every child by name and getting down to their level to introduce themselves. If the child is already warming up, they will extend their hand to lead them to where they can pick a movie to watch while they check out their cute little teeth.

We truly feel that our gentle approach helps to ease the fears children often have to help establish a more fun and comfortable experience. Our C-R-E-W takes pride in trying to get to know our patients on a personal level by asking them what their favorite colors are, what their favorite Disney character is, or what they like to do for fun. Based on this, they give them something to look forward to by letting them know that if they open big to get the mouth monsters out of their teeth, that they will get an awesome sticker and a fun trip to the treasure box!

Our clinical C-R-E-W takes the time to explain what everything is and what to expect. Letting children know what is up next helps build trust. At Casa Smiles we don’t jump right into the exam, we like to explain how each tool works so that the children become engaged and interested in having clean teeth. We ask our kiddos to help us by counting teeth and like to talk about things like the Tooth Fairy.

Our goal is for kids to find it fun to visit Casa Smiles. With the conjoined efforts of moms and dads keeping a good oral hygiene schedule/routine along with the help of our great clinical C-R-E-W, your kids will grow up loving to visit the dentist. Hope to see you soon! In the meantime, here are some of our special C-R-E-W members and just a few of our happy visitors.

Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

In the meantime, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter , Yelp & Pinterest to hear all about our daily news! You can always call or email us with any questions, concerns, to make an appointment, or for a complimentary Ortho Consultation.

Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

Meet the C-R-E-W–Part 1

Posted on September 20, 2016October 4, 2019 by casasmiles

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here…wishing you all a blessed day:)

Here at Casa Smiles we consider ourselves a family. We are very proud to say that we are part of a group that works together to be successful. In order to make Casa Smiles the great place that it is, it takes a team of amazing people to make it all happen. I am excited to begin introducing you to all the moving parts that make visiting Casa Smiles a wonderful experience. Over the next couple of weeks, you will be getting to know a little more about the special individuals that contribute to making your visit happy and professional.

First impressions are extremely important, both over the phone and in person. So today I would like to introduce you to the front line C-R-E-W! ~Caring–Responsible–Engaging–Welcoming~ These are just a few words that describe our C-R-E-W. These girls are voices you hear when you call to make your appointments, the happy faces that greet you when you arrive, and the ones that complete all the important tasks necessary to make your visit seamless with your insurance and personal information. I asked our admin team to tell us in their own words a little bit about themselves and why they love working at Casa Smiles.

“Hi, I’m Maria,
I am part of the front desk team at Casa Smiles:)
I love working at Casa Smiles because they are very loving, understanding and family oriented. To them family is everything.
I’ve always wanted to work with kids. When I graduated high school I wanted to be a teacher and then I went into dentistry for kids because I wanted to be a pediatric dentist. Then I had kids myself and just stayed here and I love it.”

“Hi, I’m Gabriela,
I am honestly everything in the Orthodontics side of Casa Smiles–Insurance coordinator, front desk, treatment coordinator, what don’t I do, lol
I love the work environment. I love all my coworkers, they make it very easy to come to work. I also really like working with the kids. It’s fun to see a change in their life & how we are helping them.
I had never worked with kids before. I was always in the dental field and I decided to try something new- working with adults was harder and I thought working with kids would be more fun, and it is! My boss (Dr. Iwanowski) is amazing, she’s really fun.”

“Hi, I’m Michelle,
I am a few different things, marketing manager, OR Case manager, and generally help out with administration.
The people here are like no one I’ve ever worked with, this team that Casa Smiles has built is extremely unique and full of heart. It’s hard to be here and not be happy.
I had never imagined working in this field–pediatric dentistry. I graduated with a degree in English Literature and went on to work at magazines, social media groups, and marketing based businesses. The fact that choices have led me to work here with kids all day and upbeat coworkers, only means that I’ve done things right.”

“Hi, I’m Darlyne,

I am the Office Manager here at Casa Smiles:)
I do a little bit of everything. I love working here because we genuinely care about our patients. We want them to like coming to the dentist. I love working with little ones because they remind you how different everything is when you’re that young.”

As you can see, many of our C-R-E-W members wear multiple hats. Here at Casa Smiles we all put in our part where it is needed. We help each other out and work together to make your family’s experience with us–the Best!

Stay tuned! Next week I will be introducing our clinical C-R-E-W!:)

Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

In the meantime, you can follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/casasmilespediatricdentistryandorthodontics?pnref=lhc. Instagram http://instagram.com/casasmiles/, Twitter https://twitter.com/casa_smiles, Yelp http://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-smiles-pediatric-dentistry-and-orthodontics-coral-gables & Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/casasmiles/ to hear all about our daily news! You can always call or email us with any questions, concerns, to make an appointment, or for a complimentary Ortho Consultation http://www.casasmiles.com/contact-us/.

Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)

Casa Smiles is doing it-JUST RIGHT!

Posted on September 13, 2016December 8, 2016 by casasmiles

Happy “Tooth-Day”!

Farah Flossit here, hoping you are all feeling JUST RIGHT today:)

Here at Casa Smiles we are happy to share that we now have a great new product that will help take the guess work out of prepping your little one’s toothbrush when it’s time to brush. Dispensing the right amount of any preventive medication for your child is important. Fluoride should be no exception. Like most parents, you probably think that more fluoride is better for your child’s dental health. But did you know that too much can actually be bad? The American Dental Association’s (ADA) latest permanent whited spots on teeth, a condition called fluorosis.

Too much toothpaste equals too much fluoride. For this very reason, Casa Smiles is pleased to facilitate in helping parents dispense the amount that is JUST RIGHT by having this great product available to all of our Casa Smiles families.

The revolutionary Just Right is a metered dose pump that takes the guesswork out of giving your children the optimum amount of fluoride each time they brush. JUST RIGHT delivers a pea-sized (.25 gram) dose of toothpaste each time the pump is dispensed. A half pump yields a rice grain-sized (1.25 gram) dose ideal for children less than 3 years of age.

JUST RIGHT is easy to use, mess free, and has a convenient dispenser, resulting in cleaner sinks and counters, less waste, and saved money. JUST RIGHT has a great Berry Blast flavor that kids love. The JUST RIGHT 6 Month Anti-cavity Kit includes everything you need for the proper dosage and for the perfect amount of time. The kit includes 2 brushes featuring kid-sized heads and large handles, making it ideal for adults to assist by holding the brush while teaching children proper oral hygiene. A 6 month supply of toothpaste is perfect because it serves as reminder to schedule your child’s next dental appointment. You don’t even have to worry about buying toothpaste at your local store until you come and visit Casa Smiles. The reason the kit brings 2 toothbrushes (in fun colors) is to also remind you to start with a fresh toothbrush every 3 months.

Thank you for tuning in on today’s Happy “Tooth-Day’s” report!

I look forward to chatting with you all next week!

In the meantime, you can follow us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , Yelp & Pinterest to hear all about our daily news! You can always call or email us with any questions, concerns, to make an appointment, or for a complimentary Ortho Consultation.

Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)