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Vol. 2 No. 2 | Holiday 2009

In this edition...

• A Note from Dr. Bui
• Invisalign Testimonial
• Year in Rewind
• Office Yearbook Awards
• Patient Spotlight

PAST NEWSLETTERS

Summer 2009 (Vol. 2, No. 1)

Holiday 2008 (Vol. 1, No. 1)

A NOTE FROM DR. BUI

While this year has been a difficult economic one for countless people, it makes us appreciate the things we have even more. We feel blessed for friends, family and patients that have enriched our lives.

We are also making strides to give back to our community through our annual events, such as the food drive and candy buy back.

Ask Our Team about what's currently going on in our office...

• Holiday Canned Food Drive
• "Share A Smile" Patient Referral Incentive

THE GREATEST GIFT

We are extremely greatful for the trust and thoughtfulness shown to us by your referral of family and friends.

Referral of friends and family is the highest form of compliment so we thank you! Your confidence in us is very much appreciated.

WHAT'S NEW?

• Waiting room television— Earlier this year we added a TV in our waiting to  display useful information and videos about our office!
• Bulletin board— Look for the new bulletin board in our treatment area to see photos of other patients like you!

• Facebook Fan Page— Are you on Facebook? Click here and become a fan of our office!
• Website Additions— Check our website for braces-friendly recipes and articles!

OUR TEAM

Stephanie Vu has been with us from the start. In addition to working in the office with us, she designs and maintains our website. Stephanie's artistic skills and many talents make her an invaluable asset!

Bhavna Patel joined us in beginning of the year and has brought the same warmth and hospitality from the front desk of her parent's hotel to the front desk of our office. 

Chris Nguyen is our hard-working intern. He came to us looking for experience in an orthodontics office and we're glad to have him!

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Anuja was accepted to Loma Linda for graduate school this past Fall. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public health. We enjoyed her time in the office and wish her good luck and a great education!

STAY IN TOUCH

Don't hesitate to call our office for general questions or information on scheduling and treatment. Our number is (714) 962-8880.

Aside from calling our office, patients can also reach us at theorthobee@gmail.com.

Looking for more ways to get connected? Become a fan of our office on Facebook!

Join Our Mailing List

To be included on our mailing list and be informed about upcoming events and improvements in our office, please e-mail us with subject "Mailing list."

We'd love to help!

Dr. Bui is available for discussions and lectures on oral health. If you are interested in having her speak to your group or school please let us know!

Our office is also open to boys and girl scouts who are working on earning badges and patches related to oral health and dental professions.

Office Yearbook Awards

Best Oral Hygiene

Phuong Vy Nguyen is a model patient. She always has excellent oral hygiene and never misses a day with her elastics!

Most Punctual

We can always count on Maggie West to be on time to all of her appointments, which helps keep our schedule running smoothly.

Most Referrals

Throughout her treatment, Samara Gilman has been referring her friends and family to us. We are grateful for her support and always look forward to having great patients like her!

Farthest Traveling Patient

To see Dr. Bui for her regular adjustments, Aimee Nguyen travels all the way from grad school in North Carolina. She must think very highly of us!

Patient Testimonials

Rob Dorton, Invisalign

"I'm not a kid anymore..." That's what I told myself as I waited to meet Dr. Bui in her office for my initial consultation. But I figured The Ortho Bee was smiling, the people were friendly, and she had been highly recommended by my dentist so I decided to give it a shot.

Dr. Bui explained to me the options I had and we decided that Invisalign would be my best solution. The process has been convenient and painless, which were to key things in deciding on the option that best fit my lifestyle. The game-changer for me though was that the Invisalign is practically invisible. Both personally and professionally this was a big consideration.

My treatment will be concluding soon and I must say the only downside will be that I will not have a chance to see Dr. Bui and her staff of nice people. Maybe they will keep inviting me to the Christmas party every year.

Rob Dorton has been a patient of Dr. Bui's since April 2008. For more information about Invisalign, please visit www.invisalign.com.

James Low, Lingual Braces

Dr. Chi Bui is wonderful! I drive down from Los Angeles because I couldn’t imagine going to see anyone else. She is brilliant in her field and uses the latest, most advanced techniques available.

I have braces on the back of my teeth and Dr. Bui makes the entire experience easy, fast and painless. No one can even tell I have braces on. Because of her willingness to be open and engaging about all the various treatment options and the processes, we never had any surprises along the way. She is as patient as she is thorough and now, after only a few short months, I have a perfect smile.

Dr. Bui’s office is as warm and inviting as she is. The staff is super professional and is always more than happy to accommodate scheduling requests. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone considering braces to go see Dr. Bui. She is both a perfectionist and the perfect orthodontist.

Thanks, Dr. Bui!

James Low has been a patient of Dr. Bui's since August 2009. For more information about lingual braces, please visit www.gacintl.com.

We are grateful for having such wonderful patients and we are proud to be treating them with the latest innovations in invisible braces.

Year in Rewind

Holiday Canned Food Drive

During the holidays, our office continues to think of individuals and families around the community that are less fortunate by hosting an annual food drive. Through November and December, patients are encouraged to bring in canned food and other "most needed food items" to their regular appointments.

These items are to benefit the Orange County Food Bank who works hard to distribute 15 million pounds of food annually to the homeless, disabled persons, seniors on fixed incomes, the unemployed and the working poor.

We appreciate all of your donations for the food drive; thank you for supporting our community!

Halloween Candy Buy-back Program

To conclude the National Orthodontic Health Month of October, we put together our annual Halloween Candy Buy-back Program.

This year our office collected over 100 pounds of candy from patients and members of the community in exchange for money. The candy went to military troops overseas through Operation Gratitude and an equal monetary donation was donated to the Orange County Humane Society.

To see an article in the Fountain Valley View about our most successful event this year, click here.

Please spread the word in our community about this event so its success can grow with each coming year.

Our patients as well as their friends, parents and even grandparents brought sweets to contribute to our good cause. The candy buy back event was a success, thanks to your collective efforts!

Right: Bhavna delivered 100+ pounds of Halloween candy to Nancy Blackford at Operation Gratitude to be sent to troops overseas.

Left: This adorable cat is one of the many animals in need of a home at the Orange County Humane Society.
Right: Dr. Bui presented a check to the Orange County Humane Society matching the amount of money that was exchanged for Halloween candy.

Annual Summer Ice Cream Social

July may be National Ice Cream Month but children and adults alike don't need a reason to enjoy ice cream. Having a scoop or two on a hot summer day can't be beat, however, and getting it for free is like the cherry on top! On July 10th, our office hosted an ice cream social in appreciation of our patients, their friends and family as well as people in the community. Dr. Bui will continue to make this an annual event as part of a wider effort to bring the community together for simple and delicious pleasures.

Our patients brought their friends and family to enjoy the ice cream social.

We were honored to serve ice cream to Dr. Yokochi (left photo) and Dr. Markham (right photo), a couple of our top referring dentists. Thanks for a great year!

ADA, CDA, OCDS

Dr. Bui is a tripartite member of the following dental associations: American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), and the Orange County Dental Society (OCDS).

As a part of the membership committee, Dr. Bui helps organize mixers for dentists in order to foster comraderie among her peers. During this year's CDA convention, she also helped host local and visiting dentists at the hospitality suite.

Dr. Bui is pictured (from left to right) with the OCDS director Laura Peterson, secretary Shayln Roberts, and colleagues Drs. Bigdelli and Miyamoto.

Teaching at USC

Dr. Bui has been a clinical instructor at USC Dental School since 2007. She enjoys teaching dental students how to diagnose and treat orthodontic problems.

USC 2009. Dr. Bui and other faculty grading projects made by third-year dental students.

American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Convention in Boston

This year, the AAO's annual conference, was held in Boston. It is the largest meeting for orthodontists worldwide. Dr. Bui attends these conferences every year to stay abreast on the most current techniques and technologies in orthodontics.

Dr. Bui was also glad for the opportunity to reunite with colleagues and professors from Harvard and UNC.

Left: Dr. Bui is pictured with former UNC classmates.
Right: Dr. Proffit, Dr. Bui's mentor and world-reknowned orthodontist.

Left: Dr. Bui visited Fanueil Hall with Dr. Peter Ngan, chairman of the Orthodontics Department at the University of West Virginia and Harvard alum.
Right: Dr. Bui is pictured basking in a sea of lobsters.
(Photos and lobster hat are courtesy of Dr. Ngan)

Warner Middle School

Dr. Bui was invited to Warner Middle School in February during National Children's Dental Health Month to give a presentation on oral hygiene. It was great to see some of our patients in the audience!

Until Next Time...

Our patients become part of our orthodontic family. We look forward to getting to know all of our new patients as well as keeping in touch with our "graduated" patients. We always love hearing about any news, events or milestones in your life.

If you are interesed in contributing written work or personal photos, please e-mail our team at theorthobee@gmail.com.

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