Groupon Ad

Hansen Orthodontics is going to be featured on Groupon.com! From December 30, 2010 - January 2, 2011 (still cant believe its 2011... WOW) we will be giving a HUGE discount on Invisalign.  It's the biggest discount we have ever offered.  With purchase ($49 @ Groupon.com) of the coupon you will recieve...  $1100 off normal Invisalign fees, tooth whitening gel that can be used along with your Invisalign tray and a free cleaning.  If you know anyone who is interested or has talked about Invisalign let them know because we are only offering this deal for 4 days.  Start the New Year off right with the promise of a perfect smile.

How it works:
1) Log on to Groupon's website and purchase the coupon
         - Coupon cost: $49 (it is 100% refundable if you decide not to use it).
         - Coupon is good for an entire year!
2) Call our office (702.568.1600) and give us your coupon ID number and we will set you up with a consultation.
3) Come in and meet Dr. Hansen, his wonderful staff and take a tour of his office.
4) THAT'S IT!

Log on to our website if you have any other questions. http://www.hansenortho.com/

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2010 Pumpkin Contest Winner

Congratulation Amber on winning our 2010 Pumpkin Contest! Didn't she do a great job?!?!

Veteran's Day/weekend plans

    I wish I could have gotten this post up yesterday but we were all extremely busy trying to accomidate as many patients as possible (school holidays are always the busiest times for us).  For what I lack in timing I would like to make up for in my sencerity and gratitude.  I can speak for everyone in the office when I say a heartfelt 'Thank You' to everyone that has served in our Armed Forces.  It is because of you that we continue to live in such a wonderful/safe country.  Thank you, thank you, thank you for all that you have done to make our country great.

   Speaking of yesterday... WOW! We saw well over 100 patients.  We apologize if there was a small wait as we tried to get as many of you on the schedule as possible.  My favorite part of yesterday was hearing everyones Halloween stories and plans for Thanksgiving.  It sounded like everyone had a great time trick-or-treating.  Some of the costumes i heard were a police officer, firefighter, army ranger, iron man, baseball player and even a cupcake.  I just have one question for everyone... what are you going to do with all that candy?  I mean, who are you going to give it to?  We both know your not supposed to be eating ANY of it while you have braces on. =) Dont worry though, your braces will be off soon at which time you will be able to eat as many Snickers, Carmels and Gummy Bears your heart desires!

   Tomorrow at 4pm our office is going to take new office photos for our website and Christmas card.  Chris Ross is going to be the photographer and if you have not seen his work... you should.  He is very talented and a great friend of Hansen Orthodontics.  Check him out at http://www.chrisross.smugmug.com/ or http://www.chrisrossphotos.blogspot.com/  and keep your eye out for our new photos on our website.  I may even post some on the blog!

  Have a great weekend and be safe!
 

NEVADA DAY / HALLOWEEN

Happy Nevada Day to everyone!  Did you know that Nevada Day commemorates the admission of the state of Nevada into the union on October 31, 1864.  The first known observance of Nevada Day (originally known as "Admission Day") was by the Pacific Coast Pioneer society during the 1870s.  It was not until 1933 that the state legislature designated October 31 as Nevada Day and a state holiday.

October 31st? That is Halloween... i bet not many people know that Nevada officially became a state on Halloween.  I wonder if Andrew Jackson (U.S. President at the time) was dressed up as a Ghost or Vampire when he signed the documents making Nevada a state.  I cant image he was BUT its cool to think about, right?!

What is everyone going to dress up as this year?  We all love hearing about your great costume ideas, our patients are so creative! Did I ever say we have the best patients in the world because we do.  You guys (and girls) ROCK!

As Halloween arrives so draws an end to our 2010 Pumpkin Contest!  I would like to thank everyone for taking part in the contest and voting (stay tuned, we will post the winner sometime next week).  ! 

To everyone going out trick-or-treating this weekend... be safe.  Stay in a group and dont stray from your parents.  Have a great night and we'll see you in the office next week!

Heckethorn Elementary School Fall Festival

Last Friday we participated in our 2nd fall festival of the year at Heckethorn Elementary.  What a GREAT event!  It was the first fall festival the school had ever put on but you would have never known.  Heckethorn and their PTO did an amazing job with everything.

Food was donated by North Side Nathan's Pizza, every grade had a booth set up with carnvial games and a DJ was blasting music all night.  The games included the toilet paper throw, water ballon popping, bean bag toss through a toothless smile (thats was the game we created for the event... stay tuned for some pictures) and a really great scavenger hunt.  Students and their families were out in full force, many of whom were already dressed up in their trick-or-treat threads.  I personally saw at least four Lady Gaga costumes...

At our booth we handed out informational brochures, business cards and pens.  Those, however, were not nearly as big of a hit as the sour patch kids and silly bands!  The silly bands/candy were given away to everyone who tried our bean bag toss.  Everyone that played recieved a piece of candy and a cool set of Halloween silly bands.  Let me tell you, this was my first experience with silly bands.... and i have to say i will never forget it! WOW! I remember when Pogs were big, I remember when Magic Cards were in but NEVER have I EVER seen anything like the 2010 Silly Band craze!  Kids go absolutely bananas for them.   

With how busy we have been lately we did not have much time to prepare for this event.  Somehow on Friday we all pulled together and got it done just in the nick of time.  After it was all said and done and we were able to catch our breathe everyone was smiling and happy to have taken part in such a great event.  Thank you Heckethorn for allowing us to participate in your fall festival! See you next year!

Welcome to the family...

Today we had five new patients join the Hansen Orthodontic's family.  We would like to welcome David, Eris, Aaron, Anthony and Drew.  We are so excited for all five of you and are honored that you decided to join our family.  We look forward to getting to know you all over the next few years!

A brand new week

   
Can you believe that Halloween is almost here?  2 weeks... WOW!  As all hallows eve inches closer so does the conclusion to our 2nd Annual Pumpkin Contest.  The votes are still coming in and everyone is itching to see which pumpkin is going to takes this years top prize.  One by one we have pulled Dr. Hansen aside, trying to get him to spill the results.  Despite our best efforts he is very tight lipped,  I guess we'll all have to wait until November 1st to find out (check back November 1st and we will announce the winner and post a picture).

    Jordan had her baby shower this weekend and all the girls from Hansen Ortho attended.  Most of Dr. Lalande's staff came too!  I know Jordan really appreciated having everyone there... especially since she is now on bed rest and can't leave her house.  Talk about STIR-CRAZY!  The office is a little more hectic without her being here but we're adjusting and filling in as best we can.  Jordan if you are reading this: COME BACK! We miss you.

Have a great day everyone!

2 babies on the way...

Today our lab tech/assistant, Jordan, was ordered to go on bed rest by her Doctor.  She is carrying twins and needs to take it easy until they are born.  Anyone that knows her understands that this is going to be very hard for her... because she never stops moving! =) We are going to miss her very much and are already counting down the days till she comes back! Good luck Jordan, we cant wait to meet Payton and Jaxon!

Fall Fest-Saville

    Last night Dr. Hansen sponsored the food at Saville Middle School's Fall Fest-Saville (What a catchy title)!  Ryan and Janell were also there as they helped hand out food and drinks to hordes of hungry kids.  In fact, we had so much food that by the end of the night we were practically giving it away... nothing like a free hot dog or slice of pizza!  
    The event was held in the quad of the school and 850 people were expected to have attended, including many of our patients.  It was great to see them outside the office, in more of a natural environment.  Mingling with them made us all feel extremely lucky that all of our patients are so awesome.  I know a lot (and by a lot i mean all) of sports teams use this cliche everyday but in this case i truly believe it, we have the BEST patients in the entire world! =)
    Fall Fest-Saville was a great night to meet new families and friends.  We handed out over 450 informational fliers about braces and orthodontics,  as they say (here comes another cliche) if we can help one person from that night then it is all worth it.  I am not personally a big fan of using cliches but in this case, or both cases from above, they ring true.
     Many people throughout the night made it a point of order to personally come up to Dr. Hansen or any of his staff to say 'Thanks'.  It was very unexpected but greatly appreciated.  Everyone was so kind in saying 'Thank You' and how much they appreciated Dr. Hansen's generosity.  From all of us at Hansen Orthodontics, thank you and it was our pleasure!  I would also like to say a BIG, thank you to Saville Middle School for allowing us to help out with their 1st annual Fall Fest-Saville.  We look forward to seeing you next year!

TEST YOUR CHOPS!  CAN YOU DETERMINE WHICH SMILE BELONGS
TO WHICH CELEB? GOOD LUCK!
*check back... we will be posting the answers later.

Local Heroes Day

On September 23rd, 2010 Hansen Orthodontics and Children's Dental Care held our 2nd annual Local Heroes Day.  Once a year we like to invite local heroes from around our community to meet and talk to our patients.  This year the fire department, police department and ambulance rescue showed up.  It is a great time for our patients and guests to tour their fire trucks, squad cars, ambulances and other rescue vehicles.  It was a pleasure to watch the smiles on our patients faces as they received sheriff stickers from the LVPD and fire hats from the firemen.  Hot dogs and Otter Pops were also available for a mid-day snack!  Thank you to everyone that showed up and for those that couldn't make it... stay tuned for more fun events that we will have coming up! =)