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5139 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34655

4 Convenient Locations: Tampa, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey, & Seminole

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Over the last few months we’ve added two new offices, and I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome all the doctors, staff, and patients joining the Monticciolo family! Two existing offices have been brought in, and I’m very excited to have them.

From St. Petersburg, Dr. Wayne H. Kehm and his staff have joined us. In Seminole, we’re welcoming Dr. Maggie Bressler of Dental Care Group. I’m very excited to be working with these talented doctors and all their wonderful staff members.

For the patients originally with these locations, you don’t have to worry about anything. The doctors and staff at both of these fine locations will be staying on, and we’re very pleased to have them. We’ve picked up excellent staff, which is why I made the decision to add these locations to the Monticciolo family. They’re amazing locations offering great facilities and staff.

Having these new locations is a great advantage for both us and for the patients in the area. Both offices are receiving advanced upgrades with state-of-the-art equipment, including cameras and digital sensors — all the latest and greatest technology in the dental field. New services are also being offered at these locations, including sedation dentistry. These locations will have all the advantages Monticciolo can offer.

We’re excited for all our new patients to see the renovations and experience the new services.

Because Monticciolo owns the dental lab, we’re able to maintain the quality and customer service all our patients deserve. We have specialists on staff, including periodontists

and endodontists, so our patients don’t have to be sent out of office should they need a root canal or gum surgery. This saves them both time and money.

The goal is always to make a difference in our patients’ lives. And sedation makes a huge difference for those with dental phobias, problems with needles, special needs, or Alzheimer’s patients. I’ve had patients drive hours to our location in New Port Richey to undergo sedation dentistry. Now they don’t have to.

The sedation dentistry we offer at all of our locations is a procedure I perform myself. Rather than requiring my patients to travel hours to come see me, I am going to one of our four locations every day, going to where I’m needed. It’s something I am glad to do and proud to have this opportunity to help all of my patients in the Tampa Bay area.

A big thank you to all the new patients and staff we’ve had joining us over the last few months. It’s great to have you.

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New Locations Joining Monticciolo

St. Petersburg Office. 4850 1st Ave.

North. St. Pete, FL 33713

Seminole Office. 8381 Seminole Blvd Seminole, FL 33772

Making a positive difference in our patients’ lives.

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Tampa8327 W Hillsborough Ave

Tampa, FL 33615

New Port Richey5139 Little Road

New Port Richey, FL 34655

St. Petersburg4850 1st Ave N

St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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INVASION OF SIMS PARK (FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT) Where: Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL When: Saturday, September 24, 5:15–9:30 p.m. Admission: Free Website: www.cityofnewportrichey.org/Calendar.aspx

You don’t have to journey to a galaxy far, far away to experience

the power of “Star Wars”. Members of the 501st Legion Tampa

Bay Squad — an organization of “Star Wars” enthusiasts —

invade Sims Park in authentic “Star Wars” costumes. Kids of all

ages will love meeting their favorite characters and taking part

in a fun giveaway. The whole family can enjoy a free showing

of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring

your chairs, blankets, and sense of adventure, and join us for a

thrilling evening under the stars!

READ TO ROVERWhere: Hugh Embry Branch Library, Dade City, FLWhen: Saturday, October 1 and Saturday, October 22, 1 p.m.Admission: FreeWebsite: www.evanced.info/pasco/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Did you know that reading to dogs has been shown to help children improve their own reading abilities? With an attentive, non-judgmental audience, children can feel more comfortable reading out loud. Volunteers from the Tranquil PAWZ Therapy Dogs will be stopping by the children’s department, giving kids of all ages and abilities the opportunity to have fun reading to a new friend.

ST. PETERSBURG SCIENCE FESTIVALWhere: University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Poynter Park, St. Petersburg, FLWhen: Friday and Saturday, October 21–22 Admission: FreeWebsite: www.stpetescifest.org

Come experience the excitement of hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — or STEM. The 6th Annual St. Petersburg Science Festival will have fighting robots, MAD scientists, microscopes, telescopes, and everything that makes learning about science fun. This festival is open to the public and science fans of all ages!

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Being pregnant is an exciting and wondrous experience, but it can also have its share of challenges. You’re scrambling to get the house ready for a new baby, coming up with baby names, and observing the right habits to make sure your baby is safe and healthy when it arrives. However, while you’ve already heard about avoiding things like alcohol and smoking, you may not be aware of the role your oral health can play in the health of your baby.

Gum disease in particular has been linked to preterm and low-birthweight babies. In The Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers published results claiming that pregnant women with chronic gum disease faced four to seven times the likelihood of underweight babies and premature delivery — before gestational week 37 — compared to pregnant women with healthy gums. In those with the most severe periodontal disease, delivery happened even earlier, at 32 weeks.

While there’s a connection between gum disease and complications with pregnancy, the reverse is also true.

Becoming pregnant can lead to a condition called pregnancy gingivitis, as well as gum disease. If you already had gum disease before getting pregnant, your pregnancy can make it worse. And according to statistics from WebMD, roughly 40 percent of women will develop gingivitis sometime during their pregnancy. This is due to hormonal changes. When the level of progesterone in your body increases, you are more susceptible to bacteria that can cause these oral diseases.

Because of the greater potential for gum disease and gingivitis during pregnancy, and the possible complications your baby may face as a result, you should be very diligent about oral hygiene for the full term of your pregnancy. You may also consider

adopting an antimicrobial mouth rinse as part of your routine to specifically combat the proliferation of those bad bacteria.

Last but certainly not least, make room for regular professional dental cleanings in your schedule. Getting properly diagnosed with pregnancy gingivitis could help you avoid a premature or underweight baby.

Dentistry From The Heart September and October are our biggest months for DFTH, with over

60 events. Below is the list of upcoming events.

Smile, Baby:THE VALUE OF KEEPING UP WITH ORAL HEALTH WHILE PREGNANT

SALES TIPS FOR KIDS

• Gabriel P. Sullivan, Union City, TN, 9/9/2016

• Ronald D. Weaks, Greenville, TX, 9/9/2016

• Elizabeth Robinson, Wayland, MI, 9/9/2016

• Benjamin Bowen, Moscow, ID, 9/9/2016

• Richard Bradshaw, Medford, OR, 9/9/2016

• Steve Shwedel, Taylor, MI, 9/10/2016

• David J. Ahearn, Seekonk, MA, 9/10/2016

• Parag Patel, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 9/10/2016

• Monique Navarro, Long Beach, CA, 9/10/2016

• Keith A. Wing, Newark, OH, 9/16/2016

• Kevin Shim, Gresham, OR, 9/16/2016

• Vince Nguyen, Pearland, TX, 9/16/2016

• Michael Bonomo, Red Hill, PA, 9/17/2016

• Lien K. Ly, Murrieta, CA, 9/17/2016

• William Ruskin, Farmington Hills, MI, 9/17/2016

• Karen Roschella & Ann Zinger, Marriottsville, MD, 9/17/2016

• Michael J. Landry, Houston, TX, 9/17/2016

• Bryan Turner, Union, KY, 9/17/2016

• Hisham Barakat, Vienna, VA, 9/17/2016

• Kate Steele, Denver, CO, 9/17/2016

• William Carini, Greenfield, WI, 9/19/2016

• Jason Gladson, Nashville, IL, 9/21/2016

• Daniel Di Cesare, Toms River, NJ, 9/21/2016

• Nell Thompson, Franklin, IN, 9/23/2016

• Katie Post, Rochester, MN, 9/23/2016

• David Roach, Nashville, TN, 9/23/2016

• Trent A. Wilkinson, Springfield, MO, 9/24/2016

• Himesh Kana, Highland Village, TX, 9/24/2016

• Kathryn Biery-Paulette, Harrisonburg, VA, 9/24/2016

• Leif E.A. Loberg, Laguna Hills, CA, 9/24/2016

• William P. Caldon, Plattsburgh, NY, 9/24/2016

• Brent Rusnak, Richmond, VA, 9/24/2016

• Robert Colpitts, Truckee, CA, 9/25/2016

• Jignesh M. Patel, Schaumburg, IL, 9/28/2016

• Jack DeGrado, Stamford, CT, 9/28/2016

• Martin Cisneros, Columbia, IL, 9/30/2016

• David C. and Dr. Patti Bradley, Greensboro, GA, 9/30/2016

• Holly Krystek, Muscatine, IA, 9/30/2016

• Noa Albanese, Courtenay, BC, 10/1/2016

• Louis P. Cerillo, Tampa, FL, 10/1/2016

• Brent Rising, Omaha, NE, 10/7/2016

• Deborah S. York, Columbus, OH, 10/7/2016

• Michael Tosh, Lebanon, IN, 10/7/2016

• Krista L. Wortman, Shelby Township, MI, 10/8/2016

• Dimetry Cossich, Harvey, LA, 10/8/2016

• Scott G. Clinton, Waxahachie, TX, 10/8/2016

• Lance R. Schmidt, Oklahoma City, OK, 10/14/2016

• Michael A. Prost, Peoria, AZ, 10/14/2016

• Jonathan Bullard, Martinez, GA, 10/14/2016

• Sheryl A. Jenicke, Cadillac, MI, 10/14/2016

• William C. Johnston, Monroe, LA, 10/14/2016

• Angela Paros, Romeoville, IL, 10/14/2016

• Jeffery Young, Monroe, MI, 10/15/2016

• Peter A. Kics, Arlington Heights, IL, 10/21/2016

• Stuart Labowe, Sparks, NV, 10/21/2016

• Thomas Klement, St. Petersburg, FL, 10/21/2016

• David Pousson, Slidell, LA, 10/21/2016

• Zuzana Grunberger, Livonia, MI, 10/22/2016

• Kimber Holmes, Pasadena, TX, 10/22/2016

• Wayne Myles, Reston, VA, 10/22/2016

• Burton Gooch, Birmingham, AL,10/28/2016

Back to school often means organizing backpacks, making lunches, and preparing for those inevitable fundraisers. Whether your kids sell wrapping paper, coupons, or athletics-themed plastic cups, the fundraising order forms are sure to come. Rather than view this as a chore, take this opportunity to teach your kids about the art of selling.

The ability to sell is an important skill. One, perhaps, that we don’t focus on nearly as much as we should. After all, sales are the driving force behind business. They generate profits that can one day help your child earn a living. Your child may even discover that they have a natural talent for sales. Not to mention, schools often rely on fundraisers for extra money, so, in some ways, you’re also helping your child get a well-funded education.

SALES BASICS — LISTENListening is one of the most important aspects of selling. It also happens to be an important life skill, one that every adult should master. Inc., a magazine that focuses on growing companies, claims that sales should be 60 percent listening and 40 percent talking. It’s isn’t a 50-50 proposition. In sales, and often in life, you should be doing more listening than talking. Instill this in your kids, and they’ll be well on their way to winning that super-cool fundraising prize.

SALES TIP — WORK WITH YOUR KIDS According to Mark Hunter, the Sales Hunter, kids naturally embody many aspects of a great salesperson — just think of the last time your child wanted something. Hunter says kids are persistent, excellent at building a need for their product, and can often change a buyer’s mind when necessary — the buyer, in most cases, being a parent. Though your child may have a knack for listening, you can help them improve this skill by explicitly pointing out what they’re doing right, saleswise, when they ask for something, and where they can improve.

Being part of the medical community for more than two decades has allowed me to experience the satisfaction, privilege, and joy of positively transforming my patients’ lives. My dental career has provided plenty of challenges and rewards. I am grateful for the opportunity to help people and make my community a happier and healthier place.

After graduating from dental school and practicing in Boston for about four years, I decided to move back to Florida. For many years, I worked in Tampa Bay with a great group of people, developed a great relationship with my patients, and never pictured myself somewhere else.

I could not have made better choices …

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I had met Dr. Monticciolo a while back. He is the kind of person you can’t help but get along with. Of all the things we talked about, I never thought or guessed we would be working together one day.

However, all this changed in 2014 when he opened his new office in New Port Richey. Dr. Monticciolo offered me the opportunity to be part of his team. We decided to join forces and provide our patients with a full range of expert dental care.

The happiest and most rewarding day of the year is when all of our exceptional staff and volunteers welcome and care for hundreds of patients during our annual Dentistry From The Heart event. It is an all-hands-on-deck day filled with smiles, love, and the spirit of giving back. All volunteers come together and work in unison offering their skills to anyone in need of dental treatment but cannot afford it.

I have made a lot of decisions in my life, and I am grateful they brought me to where I am today. It has been a pleasure to be a member of the Monticciolo Family and Sedation Dentistry team and serve this wonderful neighborhood and community. Our practice’s success is built on our core philosophy of providing world-class dental care and creating meaningful connections with our patients.