Hello!
Summer is in full swing- BBQs, pool days, fireworks, and family fun has filled our weekends and we hope you are enjoying it too! In this month’s newsletters, check out our Monthly Smile Special, learn about our Smile Club memberships, view our Smile Makeover Gallery, and learn how you can achieve the smile you love and deserve!

Happy Independence Day
Thank you to all those who serve!

July Smile Special

For the entire month of July, save $750 OFF Comprehensive Invisalign Treatment! Invisalign Treatment will straighten your teeth and align your bite, improving the appearance and occlusion of your teeth.

Dr. Chan has been a preferred Invisalign provider for over 10 years. He is very detailed focused and will work with you to create a treatment case that will give you the smile that you deserve! Typical treatment cases take 6-12 months. During that time, you will wear your clear aligners for 22 hours a day, taking them out only to eat. Once your treatment in complete, you will wear clear retainers, all day at first, and then only at night to ensure your smile lasts a lifetime!

Ready to get started? Call or email the office to schedule a complimentary consultation and digital Smile Scan. If you accept treatment and pay the initial deposit of $1850 by July 31, 2022, you will receive $750* OFF your treatment!

*Smile Special discount is not applicable with any other discount, including insurance reimbursements.

Congratulations Jon and Amy!

We have been so blessed to celebrate love two months in a row! In last month’s newsletter, we celebrated our hygienist, Jennifer, and her new husband, Tony. This month, Dr. Chan’s step-son, Jon, married the love of his life, Amy! Dr. Chan, his wife Sherrie, and all of their kids celebrated in California. Jon and Amy, we wish you happiness, health, and fun for many years to come!

Join Our Smile Club

No insurance? No Problem! For patients who don’t have dental insurance, Dr. Chan has established our Smile Club memberships. For an annual fee, based on your dental needs, Smile Club members receive dental cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, and exams. In addition, a 12% discount is offered on all dental treatments. Our memberships include:

Smile Makeovers

Smile Makeovers are Dr. Chan’s specialty! Using a combination of restorative treatment (composites, crowns and bridges, or veneers), oral surgery (extractions and implants), and Invisalign orthodontic treatment, he can help you to renovate your current smile into a brand new one! Check out our Smile Gallery on our website, https://gaithersburedentalcare.com/smile-gallery/to view more Before and After photos. Are you ready to start your Smile Makeover? Call or email the office to schedule a comprehensive examination, x-rays, and treatment consultation.

Safety First, Healthy Smiles Always

With COVID-19 cases on the rise again in Maryland, we want to assure you that our practice is continuing to practice our stringent protocols, as we have for the entire pandemic. Masks are still required upon entering the office. We clean each operatory with virus fighting solutions in between each appointment.

If you are experiencing any symptoms or are feeling unwell, please call the office prior to entering the office. We prefer to reschedule your appointment in order to keep our team, our patients, and our families healthy and safe. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, we will do our best to triage your emergency over the phone until you are well enough to come in the office for an appointment.

Remember to get vaccinated and boosted. We are in this together!

Thank you for trusting us with your dental care. We appreciate the referrals of your family, friends, and co- workers!

Stay healthy, stay happy, smile big, and enjoy the rest of summer!

Dr. Gerald Chan and Team

Spring has sprung! We look forward to sunny days and warmer nights. Spring also kicks off many celebrations that require a beautiful and bright smile: graduations and weddings. In this newsletter we will discuss the importance of oral cancer screenings, our monthly Smile Special, Spring Giveaway, teeth whitening options, and more!

April Holidays Celebrated Around the World

Four of the main holidays celebrated in April are Easter, Passover, Ramadan, and Vishu Baisakhi. These celebrations are for the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, commemorating the liberation of the Children of Israel who were led out of Egypt by Moses, timing of spiritual reflection, self-improvement, and heightened devotion, and worshiping the God of Time. Whichever holiday you may celebrate, we wish you memorable times with family and friends!

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know that a majority of patients who have been diagnosed with oral cancer are young, healthy, non-tobacco using individuals? According to The Oral Cancer Health Foundation, “smoking and tobacco use are still major risk factors, the fastest growing segment of oral cancer patients is young, healthy, nonsmoking individuals due to the connection to the HPV virus.”

The OCHF also states that approximately 53,000 people in the United States will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. That is 132 new people in the U.S. every day will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer, and that one person every hour of the day, 24/7/365 will die from it.

Oral cancer can strike in the mouth and throat with most of these cancers beginning in the flat cells—squamous cells—that cover the surfaces of the mouth, tongue and lips. Some of the risk factors for oral cancer include tobacco use, heavy alcohol consumption, infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), sun exposure, diet, and personal history of oral cancer.

Symptoms to watch for include patches inside the mouth or on the lips, a sore on the mouth or lips that doesn’t heal, bleeding in the mouth, loose teeth, pain or difficulty swallowing, lump in the neck, numbness of lower lip and chin, difficulty wearing dentures and a persistent earache.

The good news is that a doctor or hygienist can see or feel the precancerous tissue changes which might lead to cancer. So it is important to continue the good habit of 6-month check-ups. If you are a tobacco user, have a family history of oral cancer or have HPV we recommend regular screenings. The examination will only take 3 to 7 minutes of your time. If you have a concern or change in your mouth health we highly recommend you contact your dentist and schedule an appointment immediately.

For more information please visit a few of our sources:

• The Oral Cancer Health Foundation
• The National Cancer Institute
• The American Dental Association

April Smile Special- $750 OFF Invisalign

Spring forward into a new smile! This month, you will receive $750 off new Invisalign treatment when you complete your records appointment and consent to start treatment by April 30, 2022. The initial deposit of $1850 is required to be paid in full in order to be eligible for the discount. Check out these recent cases completed in our office:

Call or email our office to schedule your free consultation and digital smile scan! You deserve a great smile!

Spring Giveaway

Follow Us, Like Us, or leave us a review on Google, Yelp, or Facebook to be entered to WIN a loaded Gardening Set! Comment on our Facebook or Instagram post once you have completed the task! The drawing is Thursday May 19th! We will enter one entry per household.

Smile Big, Smile Bright with a Whiter Smile

Boost your confidence with in-office or at-home teeth whitening! Now is the perfect time to brighten your smile for special event photos. In-office whitening takes approximately 1 hour and it virtually pain-free with the GloScience Teeth Whitening system we use. Touch up at home or create a subtle, gradual change with a take-home kit. Not all smile are the say, so we suggest scheduling an appointment for exam, xrays, and cleaning to determine which whitening needs suit you best.

Patient Referral Program

Patient referrals are the best gift a current patient can give us and we are incredibly grateful for your loyalty, trust, and commitment to our practice. We enjoy what we do- giving you and your loved ones the healthiest and most appealing smile. As a show of thanks from us to you, we are increasing our “Gift of Health” referral credit from $35 to $50, as well as sharing a gift card from our Referral Tree with you for each new patient that is seen for an appointment and mentions you as the referral source. “Gift of Health” referral credits can be used towards co-payments and in-office purchases, such as toothpaste and electronic toothbrushes. There is no limit to how much you earn- so tell tell your friends and family members about your wonderful experience at our practice!

We hope you see you soon!

HELLO FROM US TO YOU!

March is very important to us! This month we recognize, honor and celebrate Dr. Chan on National Dentist Day (March 6) and Cindy during National Dental Assistant Week (March 6-12).

We also celebrate, elevate, and empower our incredibly smart and fiercely fabulous team on March 8, and every day, for International Women’s Day!

Each member of our team plays a vital role in the vision we’ve created and the care we provide at each appointment! Whether you have been a patient for many years, or recently joined our practice family, we wanted to take this time to individually spotlight our team- without the surgical scrubs and dental instruments!

So without further ado, please allow us to re-introduce ourselves:

Dr. Gerald Chan – celebrating 39 years in dentistry!

Dr. Chan’s favorite part of being a dentist for so many years is the satisfaction he feels when patients are happy with the positive outcome that completed treatment provides them. He loves working with his amazing and skilled team! When Dr. Chan is not at the office, you will most likely find him at the racetrack or out bike riding- both at an insane rate of speed. He also loves to travel and has been to 42 states!

Jennifer, Dental Hygienist- celebrating 15 years in dentistry!

Jen, our self-proclaimed “hygenius”, loves working with a great team! Her favorite part of being a dental hygienist is the relationships she creates with her patients and the satisfaction she receives when oral health homecare is improved by following her professional recommendations. When Jen is not at work, she loves going on adventures with her soon to be hubby, working out, and trying new recipes. Jen is also incredibly active- she played lacrosse in college on a scholarship and continues to play on a local women’s league in her free time!

Samantha, Finance, celebrating 13 years in dentistry!

Sam, our fabulous “behind the scenes” team member, has both clinical experience as a dental assistant and clerical experience in practice management. She creates our marketing ideas and finalizes the financial reports. Sam is passionate about helping practices grow, crunching numbers, and discovering new ways to optimize patient care. When Sam is not working, she enjoys traveling, working out, and being a “cat-mom”. Sam’s very animated storytelling ability is sure to make you laugh out loud!

Cindy, Dental Assistant, celebrating 7 years in dentistry!

Cindy, our amazing dental assistant, loves to turn a patient’s fear into comfort! She knows that some patients dread coming to the dental office and it’s her goal to flip that perspective into a happy patient and healthy smile. When Cindy is not a work, she enjoys being a mom and spending time with her family. During the summer months, Cindy is an avid swimmer!

Katherin, Business Assistant, celebrating 2 years in dentistry!

Katherin, our lovely patient coordinator, makes it her mission to know each patient by name! Her smile shines from behind her mask as she greets you upon arrival to your appointment. Katherin loves building a relationship with patients. Her goal is to make sure every appointment is as comfortable as possible. When Katherin is not at the office, she enjoys traveling with family and friends. Katherin also loves to dance!

March Smile Special

Take advantage of our March Smile Special- $300 OFF Implant Services! This offer applies to both initial placement of the implant and the final restoration after the implant has integrated successfully into the bone. Dental implants are the most nature replacement option for missing teeth. They are permanent and with proper care, can last a lifetime! It’s time to invest in your future and improved oral health! Call, email, or schedule an appointment online on or before March 31,2022. This discount is not applicable with any other discount, including in-network insurance rate discounts.

We hope to see you soon!

Thank you for being our patients! 

Gaithersburg Dental Care