News

Dr. Crowder and Daughter to participate in the Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics

Once again Dr. Crowder is going swimming in February but this year he will be joined by his daughter Kayla. This will be the 1st year she is eligible and to that end we have set a fundraising goal of $100 for each of her birthdays (totalling $1000). Dr. Crowder is excited to give his patients an opportunity to contribute to a wonderful cause in the Special Olympics; as well as let him see if any of his teeth are cold sensitive.

Secure donations can be made at: http://www.firstgiving.com/ricandkayla

or you can go to our links page and be connected as well.

Thanks, and God bless.

Ric Crowder, D.D.S.

2008-2009 School Closing Schedule

Nothing like going to the dentist on your day off :) However, if you would like to, we have compiled a listing of days that area schools are closed so that you can plan ahead for that check-up, cleaning or restorative work.

September: 18th - Thursday - SM 7th & 8th grade

October: 6th - Monday - SM

16th - Thursday - Ma

23rd - Thursday - BV,Ma,SM

November: 4th - Tuesday - SM (early dismiss)

26th - Wednesday - BV,Ma,OL,SM

December:17th - Wednesday - BV, Ma,SM (early dismiss)

18th - Thursday - BV, MA, SM (early dismiss)

CHRISTMAS BREAKS:

12/22 - 1/6/09 - Olathe

12/22 - 1/2/09 - BV, SM

12/23 - 1/2/09 - Maranatha

January: 19th - Monday - BV,Ma,OL,SM

February:16th - Monday - BV,Ma,OL,SM

17th - Tuesday - BV,Ma

March: SPRING BREAKS

16th-20th - BV,Ma

16th-23rd - OL,SM

April: 2nd - Thursday - BV (k-8th)

13th - Monday - Ma

14th - Tuesday - SM (early dismiss)

May: 21st - Thursday - OL (half-day)

27th - Wednesday - Ma(all),SM(9-11)(early)

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL:

Maranatha - May 28th

Shawnee Mission - May 29th

Olathe and Blue Valley - June 2nd

We at Crowder Family Dentistry hope that you have a very blessed and fun school year. If we can ever help with anything or provide any information for school projects please let Dr. Crowder know.

What is in your crown?

Some of you may have heard about recently released studies showing lead in some crowns that had been fabricated in China. Dr. Crowder wants to educate all of his patients about the importance of being aware of what is in the materials that are placed into your mouth.

Dr. Crowder only uses local, certified dental laboratories for all of the fixed and removable prosthetics he prescribes. Our crowns are either gold, all porcelain or a porcelain fused to high-noble metal (defined as at least 40% gold with the remainder composed of platinum, palladium and silver). In addition, as a practice we are significantly reducing the usage of amalgams and do not use any nickel alloys.

If you ever have any questions regarding this or other dental news items you may read or hear about please do not hesitate to email or call Dr. Crowder. We always want to keep you informed - after all, it is YOUR mouth!

eDent Online Forms

Please follow this link before you first visit and fill out your paperwork on our secure server.

https://www.dentforms.com/edentforms/default.aspx?doctorid=63

Crowder Family Dentistry participates in Kansas Mission of Mercy

Dr. Crowder and staff made an early morning trip to Topeka, Ks on February 2 to provide free dental care at the annual Kansas Mission of Mercy. This annual event brings together dentists from around the state and provides dental care to over 2000 adults and children.

"This is an annual event for our office as we are committed to dental missions locally, nationally and internationally." said Dr. Crowder.

If you would like to volunteer for any of the missions that Crowder Family Dentistry does, give Kristie a call and we will keep you informed of upcoming events.