Wow! The public response to our "Operation Cash for Candy" promotion was absolutely fantastic! We had half a ton of candy donated by Tri-City children which is now on its way to the troops. We trust many smiles will be created and many lives will be saved as our brave soldiers use this candy to further information gathering in the war zones. The comments from the kids as they brought in the candy was heartwarming and said it all. "As soon as we heard we could give our candy to the soldiers, we were excited to go out and get as much as we could. This was so much fun!" And, "Thank you for letting us give some candy to the troops."

Thank you Tri-Cities for supporting this project. We'll do it again for sure next year, adn maybe we can get double our efforts and get a ton of candy! We are very thankful to the local media who fraciously helped us to get the word out and support our cause. To see pictures of the kids and the activities of the promotion, go to http://www.operationcashforcandy.com/.

No Trick - Just Treats - Help us say "Thank You" to the Troops

We're pleased to announce Tri-Cities newest way to say thanks to the troops! It's Operation Cash-for-Candy. Working with Operation Gratitude, we've put together a coalition of health professional offices in the Tri-Cities who will buy back unused or excess Halloween candy and donate it to the soldiers serving our country. It’s a gift they will certainly enjoy, and we hear they use it all the time to befriend the “locals” to get information about I.E.D.’s and other dangers around them.

We’re sure hoping that the local media and the community supports our cause in saying thanks to the troops. We think it will be fun for the kids who want to participate. They’ll get $1.00 per pound of candy they donate, plus they can write a note of appreciation to the troops, and register to win Toys-R-Us gift certificates and other cool prizes – plus get a McDonalds certificate for a FREE McFlurry – while they last.
To learn more, make sure to visit the official web site – http://www.operationcashforcandy.com/ . While you’re there, check out the health offices that are participating and find a location near you that will be a drop-off site. We’re very proud of those who are participating and are helping us to make this project work.
If you’re a veteran or are currently serving in the military and want to have your picture posted on our “Wall of Fame” on the Local Hero’s page, please email your photo and a short statement of support to Dr. Ostler’s email address lee@ostlerdds.com .
AND if you’re a citizen in the community who wants to hand out postcards to the trick or treaters on your street that invites these donations and celebrates the troops, please contact Dr. Ostler at the above address to request free informational postcards.

Dr. Ostler Speaks at Oasis Physical Therapy

Thanks goes to Mindi Irvine MPT, and the team at Oasis Physical Therapy in Pasco, for a great meeting at Oasis PT. It was a thrill to be invited to share the one hour radio interview (thanks KONA!) with Mindi in discussing on air the many aspects of TMD diagnosis and treatment, and then following this up with an evening presentation to the public at the Oasis facilities.

Those who attended the evening seminar were treated to presentations by both myself and Mindi, as we discussed the intricate relationships related to “TMJ” which brings physical therapy and dentistry together. I’m pleased to say that Mindi and her highly qualified physical therapy team do a great job in helping me treat problems related to the jaw joint.

When people have jaw joint problems, or facial pain, or headaches, it very often requires a multi-disciplinary approach to get the dental bite right, as well as to correct problems related to posture. Again my thanks go out to Oasis for stepping forward and helping me treat this difficult health condition and for allowing me to share their stage in showcasing and presenting TMJ treatments to the public. For more information about Oasis Physical Therapy, visit http://www.oasisphysicaltherapy.com/. And for more information about headaches and TMJ diagnosis and treatments visit http://www.centerfordentalhealth.com/ .

The Latest in Sports - Performance Mouthware

Shaq O'Neil and Terrell Owens are just the latest of a growing list of profesional and amateur atheltics to discover the Power Mouthguard difference. We're pleased to announce it's now arrived in the Tri Cities!

For the past decade we've enjoyed helping many people overcome and eliminate migraine headaches, facial pain and jaw problems using a new branch of dentistry called Neuromuscular Dentistry. As it turns out, these same principles of treatment also help better brace and balance the body which improves atheltic performace, strength, flexibility, balance and ability. Both Shaq and Terrell have become vocal fans of using power mouthguards. Perhaps you noticed the stellar year Shaq had last year in Phoenix! We've now got them on video in their own words. You can check them out at http://www.ppmmouthguard.com/.

The PPM mouthguard, (which stands for Pure Power Mouthguard) is just now being introduced into the Tri-Cities. Only dentists with training in neuromuscular dentistry and who are certified and trained to fit these unique mouthguards are allowed to work with the PPM mouthguards. If what we've seen in other markets and with other media holds true here, it won't be long until both the local sports and media complex will begin to make a big deal about this. We've already fit a local golf pro with his own power mouthguard, and he is raving about the difference it is making in his game. We've discovered a rather simple test to determine if someone might be a good candidate for a power mouthguard - its called the "PEN Test." You can see how to do it yourself at http://www.themouthguardadvantage.com/, as well as learn more about the science behind it.

Operation Cash-For-Candy Now Underway

Its almost Halloween time and "Operation Cash-for-Candy" is now officially underway! Dr. Ostler is organizing several healthcare offices in the region to participate in a candy buy-back initiative aimed at saving teeth and sending the candy to where it can do some good - to our military soldiers! Operation Cash-for-Candy is the Tri-Cities newest way to fight the war on Halloween candy overload and tooth cavities, plus a great way to say thanks to the brave men and women serving our country.

During the first week of November, our office along with other select offices will “buy back” your children’s uneaten, unwrapped “leftover” Halloween candy. The candy will be shipped overseas to our troops as part of the Operation Gratitude project. Children and parents will also have the opportunity to sign cards for our troops as well. When you stop in we will pay your little ones $1 per pound of candy they donate. They can choose to keep the money or donate it back to help pay for shipping the candy to the soldiers. Plus – they will also be registered to win some nice prizes.

Why send candy to the troops? Because the brave men and women in the military deserve a treat, plus they use the candy to work with the 'locals' to get information about explosive devices and other dangers. You see, when your kids donate candy to the troops, they are really saving lives! We hope you'll join with us in thanking the troops this Halloween by donating leftover and excess candy.
Learn more at http://www.operationcashforcandy.com/.