Remixing Knowledge

For my remix assignment I will be addressing a family friends website for his DDS practice.  The website effectively revises views on dentistry by expressing a colorful and good looking, user friendly website.  It is arranged in a smart way.  The tabs include: "Our Office" which includes Dr. bios, an office tour, and patient referrals.  "About Orthodontics" which includes an orthodontic dictionary, and reasons for treatment.  "Braces 101" is an overview of every reason that you should get braces.  "Treatment" is a list of ways in which patients are treated for various issues.  Lastly, "First Aid" offers information on what to do in the case of emergency.  The website is inventive in that it brings a light, friendly feeling to the profession.  The delivery is solid in that websites are the best way to advertise and broadcast information in the modern day.  The style of this website is formal and informative of its subject.  “Nothing thrills me like seeing a confident young adult with a beautiful smile and recognizing in that person the awkward ten-year-old who walked into our office years before.  My favorite aspect of our practice is the long-term relationships we build with our patients and our role in putting a smile on our community.  We see our patients for one to three years of active treatment followed by years of retention.” -Dr. Todd Dietrich

Cited: 

"Dietrich Family Orthodontics." Todd Dietrich DDS MS. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2012. <http://www.dietrichfamilyorthodontics.com/meet-dr-todd-dietrich.php>.

Free Tooth Makeovers for Domestic Violence Victims

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry has announced that they will use their charity funds to repair the teeth of domestic violence victims.  This charity in many cases is crucial in complete recovery for these victims.  Without the ability to do something as simple as smile, victims could potentially become stuck in depression and pain from their bad memories.  This donation refers back to my ethics post.  As a field, dentists are well respected in society, giving, and nice individuals.  By using their skill sets to help those in need, dentists are only boosting their reputation as outstanding citizens.  Its just another reason that I hope I can become one someday.
Cited:
Dentistry Today. "Domestic Violence Victims Get Tooth Makeovers." Domestic Violence Victims Get Tooth Makeovers. N.p., 12 Nov. 2012. Web. 12 Nov. 2012. <http://www.dentistrytoday.com/todays-dental-news/8263-domestic-violence-victims-get-tooth-makeovers>.