Lights, Camera, Action...

    It's that time of year again!  Can you feel it in the air?  It only comes around once a year but it is something we all look forward to (and possible dread at the same time) each November-December.  It's full of bright lights, laughter and comes and goes in the blink of an eye.  What am I talking about... Fall (No), Thanksgiving (Nope), the Holiday Season (as if) or Christmas (not a chance)!

    I'm talking about the Hansen Orthodontics office photo shoot... of course!  It's the one time of year we let our inner model/diva out for a few hours.  The Hansen girls get their hair and make-up done and the Hansen guys... well, I guess they just smile and try not to get in the way.  Each year we are always excited to see what the photos are going to look like and this year is no different.  We received a sneak peek (available on our facebook page) this year and they look very promising.

    In an effort to stick with out sports theme (best office theme ever) we decided to get Hansen Ortho football jerseys and take our team pictures on the football field at Durango High School.  We spent about two hours on the field after work.  With limited light we were, to say the least, a little worried how the pictures were going to turn out.  Judging from the small sample we were given you can say we worried for NOT! The pics look great and I cannot wait to get them all back so I can post them all!

Stay tuned for pictures.

Here is a small taste... the rest will be on facebook!

Does this not remind anyone else of the hit TV show "Friday Night Lights"?  All we need is Coach Taylor in the back row and you could mistake this for a season 2 promo.

Get to know Daisy...

    Testing 1... 2... 3... Testing 1... 2... 3.  Is this thing on? Ok, here we go.

     Hello everybody! Today we are going to do something new... something we have never done before.  If the feedback is good, we will continue doing it.  Make sure to let us know what you think (meaning: write a comment, please).

     Today we are going to interview one of our own employees.  Over the course of treatment we get to know all of our patients very well.  We know what school they go to, their favorite hobbies, favorite food and how well they brush their teeth (yes, we can tell).  Tip for patients reading this: brushing your teeth for 20 minutes before your appointment doesn't hide bad oral hygiene... just sayin'! Now it's your turn to get to know us!!!!

And we're off... 

Hansen Ortho: I would like to thank, Daisy, for joining us.

Daisy: Thank you, I'm excited to be the first one you interviewed.

H: Nervous?

D: Yes...

H: Good. Kidding... kind of.

H: What do you do at Hansen Orthodontics?
D: I am the scheduling coordinator.

H: What does that mean?
D: I am the first person you see when you walk in and I will assist you in making your future appointments!
H: Awesome!

H: What is your favorite part about working at Hansen Orthodontics?
D: Dr. Hansen is a great boss and it is a happy work environment!

H: How did you start working in the orthodontics?
D: I kind of stumbled into it. I was working in a Pedo office when Dr. Harrison (owned the practice before Dr. Hansen) had an opening. I jumped on it.

H: How long have you been working in the orthodontics field?
D: 6 years!

H: Wow! That's awesome. Still enjoy it?
D: YEAH! I feel blessed to work for Dr. Hansen and have such a great job.

H: What is your favorite thing about working for Dr. Hansen?
D: Flexibility. Dr. Hansen is very understanding with time off.

H: What about birthday lunches and trip to disneyland?
D: Yeah... those are great too.

H: Who is your favorite patient?
D: All of them!

H: Do you have any children?
D: Yes, two great boys (JC - 10, Alexander - 3).

H: What is the best part about being a mom?
D: Making my kids smile, laugh and their honesty.

H: Favorite Food?

Shrimp Scampi

D:
H: Mmmm... I love shrimp!

H: Perfect day off of work?
D: The mall, movie & dinner.

H: Are your kids included?
D: Ummm... sometimes (laughing).

H: There is nothing wrong with a little "me" time but knowing you, you would bring your kids.
D: Yeah, they love movies!

H: Favorite treat?
D: Anything chocolate.

H: Why should people bring their kids to Hansen Orthodontics?
D: Dr. Hansen is very honest and caring.  He will treat your child like his own... AND of course the staff is the BEST! ;)
H: I agree! BEST. STAFF. EVER.

H: Thanks Daisy!
D: Of course, my pleasure!

LIVINGSOCIAL.COM Deal of the Day...

   Numerous studies have shown that a person with a nice smile is viewed as more attractive, intelligent, happy, successful in their career, friendly, interesting, kind and wealthy.  Wow! One thing (and probably the most important) those studies don't take into account is the boost in self-esteem that having an attractive smile can create.  Truth be told... that is why we all work for Dr. Hansen.  That is the reason why Dr. Hansen became a dentist and then an orthodontist.  He wanted to help people by giving them the gift of a perfect smile!  This is the reason we do deals like this every so ofter... we like to offer our services and Dr. Hansen's expertise to people who would otherwise not be able to afford it.  Dr. Hansen does not want fiances to get in the way of someones happiness or oral health!   If you know anyone (or yourself) who is interested or would benefit from orthodontics please let them know about our deal of the day!  

Click below link to see the deal.

$1100 OFF INVISALIGN, INVISALIGN TEEN

New Contest

    A new contest is hot off the presses at Hansen Orthodontics.  We know it's only the 1st week in November BUT we already have the Holiday bug.  Thanksgiving is right around the corner and then it's four glorious weeks of Alvin and the Chipmonks singing Chirstmas Carols until December 25th (how can you not be excited for Alvin and the Chipmonks). 

To show our Holiday spirit and excitment we came up with a Holiday Music/Movie Challenge.  Are you ready for the Holiday season... prove it?! Take our quiz and show us.  Print off the contest and bring it in to your next appointment or simply add a comment to this article with your name, number and answers!

HAVE FUN!

4th Annual Pumpkin Contest Results Show...

    Like Summer our much anticipated Hansen Orthodontic pumpkin contest has, sadly, come and gone.  If you have kept up to date with the previous Hansen Orthodontics pumpkin contests (and let's be honest... if you're reading this blog, you have) then you would know it has been a very competitive and spirited contest.  From its inception (great movie) no one could have predicted how popular this contest would become.  It started out as something fun for the staff to do as a little competition (we are all very competitive) but in recent years morphed into a patient favorite.  Long story short, once the entire office drove to a mini-golf course during lunch to have an impromptu golf tournament because someone heard someone else mention to a patient that they were "the best" at putt-putt.  Of course, none of us agreed and had to prove them wrong. If you're wondering who won the putt-putt contest, don't.  The course was closed so we didn't get to play. Bummer! But if you have to know... I would have won... because I'm the best.

    As the contest has grown in popularity so has the level of creativity in pumpkin design.  This may be partly due to the fact that Dr. Hansen has put up a $100 grand prize to the winner ($50 bucks to second and a pat on the back for third) but there is no way to prove that.  Have I ever said he's a great boss?  With the added bonus of $100 in straight cash (zero of which I will be claiming on my taxes), simple Jack-O-Lanterns no longer have a place in this contest.  If you doubt me just take a look...

    I might be a little bias but that is a good looking group of pumpkins... a really really ridiculously good looking group of pumpkins.  Angry Bird, Jack in the Box, Papa Smurf, Papa Smurf's house, killer flower, gumball machine, Stay Puft and a pumpkin.. well, we all know what the pumpkin "reading" the book is doing.  This year the Hansen Orthodontics staff stepped up their game to a new level and judging from all of your comments in the office I think you agree.

    What's your favorite pumpkin? Do you think your favorite won? Are you ready to find out? Well, you're going to have to wait a few more minutes (or literally scroll down a few inches and look at the giant picture of the winning pumpkin).  Hopefully, I didn't lose anyone with that. 

    The contest lasted a few days shy of 8 weeks.  A grand total of 967 patients and family members voted.  ONLY 27 votes separated 1st from 3rd place, 12 of those separating 2nd from 1st.  Can you say photo finish?  With a grand total of 157 votes... the winner... of the 2011 Hansen Orthodontic pumpkin contest was (insert dramatic pause for suspense)...

STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN! (Made by Ryan)

Second place: Pumpkin on the John (made by Jon)

Third place: Angry Bird (made by Janell)

Fourth place: Everyone else (but probably not Chewbaka).

Thank you all for voting and we hope you enjoyed the contest as much as we did.  We truly have the best patients' in the world and I hope you're looking forward to the 2012 contest (I already know what I'm going to do).  Make sure to check the blog for contests (we will be posting them on our blog so you can do them at home), upcoming events and office news. Make sure to "Like" us on Facebook as we are always having Facebook only contests and post tons of great pictures and videos.  See you in the office!