Friday, March 20, 2009

Looking for an Orthodontist?

When you consider having your teeth straightened, here are some questions to ask your dentist that will help you make an informed decision as to who you choose to do your braces for you:

1. When did you start practicing dentistry?
2. Are you also an orthodontist?
3. What is the role of the orthodontist?
4. Have you had orthodontic training beyond dental school? Weekend workshop? Manufacturers certificate training? Three-year, advanced degree in orthodontics?
5. Has your staff had orthodontic training?
6. How many orthodontics cases do you see each week? Lifetime?
7. Do you treat all orthodontics cases, even the most complex?
8. Which cases do you refer to orthodontists?
9. Have orthodontists finished work you have started?
10. Are you a member of the Association of Orthodontists, Singapore?


To paraphrase what Aldo Gucci famously once said,

Quality is remembered,
long after the price is forgotten

His acutal quote was: "The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory.”

Monday, March 2, 2009

Gourmet Coffee & Foam Cups

Gourmet Coffee has been served in our lounge ever since our lounge started welcoming patients.

In my defence, I am not a coffee drinker, having tried this popular beverage only twice in my life!

Anyway, we have been serving our coffee in foam cups in order to keep the coffee warm for longer.

Today, one of our patients, who is a coffee connoisseur, gave us some invaluable feedback. He told us that foam cups absorb the aromas of the coffee that we serve. In order to appreciate the quality of such coffee to the fullest, he suggested that we have available, some porcelain cups for those who like to enjoy their coffee even more.

We are delighted to announce that in response to this feedback, we now have several sets of porcelain cups for those with discerning tastebuds to enjoy their coffee. These chinaware will be placed on the cup warmer at the top of our espresso machine.