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Too often, we get bogged down with what we think we need (to be happy)...

Unfortunately, these desires usually leave us distracted and unfulfilled... However, when you visit the link below, we'll reveal 10 common things you may think you need to by happy, but don't...

==> 10 Things Keeping You Unhappy (and how to avoid them)

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How to Build Mutual Respect in the

Dentist-Patient Relationship

There is a wealth of information available to dentists on how to build a better relationship with their patients – but precious little about how patients can build a better relationship with their dentists.  Like any relationship, it will be stronger if it is a two-way street where both parties are striving for better communication.

“Respect and common courtesy go a long way on both ends of the dentist-patient relationship,” says Dr. Ami Bakarat, author of Perfecting Smiles, Changing Lives (www.villanovadental.com).  “Establishing a solid relationship with your dentist opens up more lines of communication.”

A healthy dentist-patient relationship comes with a variety of advantages and makes dental visits less stressful.  Developing a relationship with the family dentist as not only a professional but a caring human being has a many benefits and will result in less stress, he says.
 

Barakat offers these suggestions:

• Be punctual. For the patient and the dentist, the best way to start a relationship is with the common courtesy of punctuality. The patient needs to arrive on time and the dentist needs to see the patient on time. Sometimes delays cannot be helped, but an effort should be made by both parties to be on time.
   
• Be honest. For the patient, be honest about your expectations, your dental history (including being honest when the dentist asks if you floss regularly) and any dental issues you have had in the past that your dentist may be unaware of.  The dentist needs to be honest about all the potential outcomes of the procedure.
   
• Be prepared. Let the dentist know what your issues and concerns are. Make sure he or she has your most up-to-date dental records and let him know if you have seen a different dentist recently.

   

• Express gratitude. A simple thank you can go a long way in building a relationship for both the dentist and the patient.

• Don’t use profanity or dress inappropriately. Don’t dress like you are on your way to the beach, and don’t curse. It is unprofessional, unbecoming and can distract other patients.
   
• When warranted, offer sincere praise. Everybody likes to hear about it when they have done a good job, even dentists.

“Dentists are trained on how to work with patients,” Barakat says, “but a little mutual respect will go a long way toward making the visit to the dentist a little more enjoyable for everybody.” 

About Dr. Ami Barakat

Dr. Ami Barakat, author of Perfecting Smiles, Changing Lives (www.villanovadental.com), is a general dentist who has trained extensively in orthodontics.  He has received several prestigious awards in recognition of his talent, achievements and passion for dentistry.  He graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry with honors and served a one-year residency at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal.  

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UTAH EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ENDORSES THREE UNITED UTAH PARTY CANDIDATES

Steve Walston, Amy Martz, and Michelle Weeks recommended by UEA 

 
The Utah Education Association has issued a number of endorsements for the 2018 General Election, and they are recommending three candidates from the United Utah Party - Steve Walston in House District 41, Amy Martz in House District 42, and Michelle Weeks in House District 51. 

“It’s quite an honor to receive the endorsement of the Utah Education Association,” said Steve Walston, one of the three UUP candidates that the UEA has endorsed. “Nothing matters more than our public schools and students, and it means a great deal that the UEA has expressed their confidence in the ability of United Utah Party candidates to improve education in the state of Utah.” 

Richard Davis, Chair of the United Utah Party, was also pleased with the endorsements. 

“Education shouldn’t be a partisan football,” Davis said. “These endorsements suggest that the UEA recognizes that our candidates are more interested in finding practical solutions to Utah’s education challenges than they are in playing politics.” 

For more information, visit www.unitedutah.org. 

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ADVISORY UPDATE: Secretary Perdue in New York Thursday

(Washington, D.C., August 22, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in New York TOMORROW, Thursday, August 23rd with Representatives John Faso and Claudia Tenney. The Secretary will tour various farms, and participate in a town hall and several listening sessions.

Secretary Perdue and Representative Tenney Host Agriculture Listening Session at Trinity Valley Dairy
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, August 23rd beginning at 8:00am ET
WHERE: Trinity Valley Dairy, 2847 Route 13, Cortland, NY
NOTE: Following the listening session, the Secretary and Representative Tenney will be available for a media gaggle.

Secretary Perdue and Representative Tenney Tour Brabant Farms and Participate in a Town Hall Meeting
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, August 23rd beginning at 10:45am ET
WHERE: Brabant Farms, 6166 Happy Valley Road, Verona, NY
Secretary Perdue and Representative Faso Tour Altobelli Family Farm
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, August 23rd beginning at 2:45pm ET
WHERE: Altobelli Family Farm, 1202 Old Post Road, Valatie, NY

Secretary Perdue and Representative Faso Participate in a Dairy Roundtable at Dutch Hollow Farms WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, August 23rd beginning at 3:45pm ET
WHERE: Dutch Hollow Farms, 101 Running Creek Road, Schodack Landing, NY

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Crooked Teeth, Extra Pounds And Other

Surprising Culprits Wrecking Your Sleep

There’s nothing like waking refreshed after a good night’s sleep.

For too many people, though, it doesn’t happen enough – if at all.

“No one really knows why we sleep, but we do know that sleep is essential for survival and that 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep problem,” says Dr. Daniel Klauer, DDS, author of Achieve Your Victory: Solutions for TMD and Sleep Apnea  (www.drdanielklauer.com).

The inability to log enough hours of shuteye each night is more than just an annoyance. Conditions that prevent or affect sleep can lead to a cascade of negative health consequences, says Klauer, whose dental practice makes sleep breathing disorders a focus.

“A sleep breathing disorder can cause someone to stop breathing, either partially or completely, when they’re sleeping,” Klauer says. “That can result in daytime sleepiness or fatigue that often reduces quality of life and inability to function throughout the day.”

The most common such disorder is obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to other health problems, including chronic diseases, such as diabetes, and even death. He says he see more men who have sleep symptoms than women.

A number of factors, some less surprising than others, can contribute to obstructive sleep apnea, Klauer says. Those include:

• Crooked teeth. If you have crooked teeth, that’s an indication your tongue doesn’t have the space it needs inside the mouth. “When there’s not enough room, the tongue can obstruct the airway,” Klauer says. Of course, even people with straight teeth can have obstructive breathing, he says. It’s just less likely for them.
• Improper jaw development. If the maxilla (upper jawbone) and mandible (lower jaw) aren’t fully developed forward and wide, the dimensions of your airway will be reduced.
• Swollen tonsils and adenoids. Tonsils and adenoids are lymphatic tissue that rest in the back of the throat and nasal cavity. If they become swollen, they take up space within the airway and cause breathing problems.
• Weight issues. Obesity causes increased fat deposition in the soft-tissue passages of the airway and decreased muscle tone. That makes it more difficult to breathe and increases the chances of an airway collapse at night, Klauer says.

Once you’ve determined what problem is causing your obstructive sleep apnea, the next step is to look for solutions. Klauer says the first line of treatment for patients with mild to moderate symptoms is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine or Oral Appliance Therapy.

CPAP Therapy requires wearing a mask on your face at night that blows air through your nose to keep your airway from collapsing at night.

Oral Appliance Therapy requires wearing a customized oral appliance. This appliance serves to physiologically prevent the collapse of your airway by stabilizing your lower jaw, tongue, and soft palate.

If these efforts don’t work, surgical options may be necessary, Klauer says. Regardless, it’s important to address the issue, not only because of the health concerns, but also because of the importance of rest.

“The quality of sleep ultimately determines the quality of life,” Klauer says. “Sleep gives the body a chance to rest, recover and rejuvenate. It is the body’s way of filling the tank back up with gas.”

About Dr. Daniel Klauer, DDS

Dr. Daniel Klauer, DDS, is author of Achieve Your Victory: Solutions for TMD and Sleep Apnea (www.tmjsleepindiana.com). Since 2013, Dr. Klauer has limited his practice to treating patients with craniofacial pain, TMD, and sleep breathing disorders. Dr. Klauer is board certified with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, American Board of Craniofacial Pain, and the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine. He is diplomate eligible with the American Board of Orofacial Pain. He attended the University of Notre Dame and was a member of the Big East Championship Varsity Golf Team. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Klauer earned his doctor of dental surgery degree (DDS) from Ohio State University.