Croft & Draper Orthodontics

Please meet our new office manager

2012-01-23T07:22:00.001-08:00

Christine has been with Croft & Draper Orthodontics since 2007 and has just become our new office manager! If you haven't had the chance to meet her personally, read on to get to know her!

Miss Christine has lived in Clark County her entire life & is a 1989 graduate from Hudson's Bay High School. In addition to holding a degree in Business Management, she has had plenty of management experience serving as an Office Manager, Accounting Manager & HR Director for a local industrial manufacturing company. Prior to that she worked in orthodontic claims for ODS & a local dentist. She has also been a party planner and currently sell chocolates on the side. Whew, busy!

To say the least, Christine is a go getter! She has been an avid volunteer in the Vancouver School District for more than 10 years and with Washington State PTA - serving for two years on the Washington State PTA Board of Directors as Region 3 Director. And as if she has had ANY more "spare time", she has also been a team captain for the East County Relay for Life.
We are so lucky to have her skills. :)
(And did you notice her BEAUTIFUL smile??
...yep, we created that!)

Christine's personal interests include reading, hiking and spending time outdoors - and watching SURVIVOR!! (Addicted!) Here she is with her favorite people - her family!

She has been married for 20 years and has 2 rotten teenagers at home.
These guys don't look rotten, do they?

Following in their mother's high achieving footsteps, her oldest son (L) has been chosen to be a Rotary Ambassador to Vancouver's sister city, Joyo Japan, this spring. He is also a member of National Honor Society. The whole family spends many hours at the youngest son's (R) soccer games and tournaments (her husband has coached for several years) Their family time includes traveling, boating, seeing movies and spending time with friends and family.

We are lucky to have her cheerful attitude & high energy in the office. We know you'll love her too!
WELCOME CHRISTINE!

Honoring Skyview Football

2012-01-08T15:53:00.000-08:00

Showing our STORM PRIDE!!

Congrats to Skyview Football team
for making it to STATE!

Couldin't be more proud...

2011-12-31T14:02:00.000-08:00

Congrats to our patient Anna! for your
2nd Runner Up win in the
Miss Clark County Pageant
AND for earning
$600 in scholarships!
Woot, woot!

The goal of the Miss Clark County Scholarship Organization is to provide educational scholarship dollars to the young women of Clark County. For info about the group’s mission click here.

Way to go Spudder Leaders!

2011-12-30T14:39:00.000-08:00

Congrats on your successful Christmas canned food drive!

It's good people like YOU that make a difference in OUR community!
THANK YOU!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T13:39:00.000-08:00

Thank You
to ALL our beloved patients & dental partners in our community.
It's been our joy & pleasure to serve you .

A Real Halloween Treat!

2011-11-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

Sydney...

*one of our favorite patients*
had a super cool Halloween treat this year!

Sydney dressed up as “Kathy Beth Terry”,
Katy Perry alter-ego.

The alter-ego is an awkward, thirteen year old girl complete with big glasses and of course, a head gear.
Dr. Croft
helped complete Sydney's costume by fashioning an
*authentic head gear*
to complete the distinct Kathy-Beth-Terry-look! Doesn't Sydney look JUST like her??

Here's the cool part.

Katy Perry asked fans to "TWEET" their pictures dressed as the awkward alter-ego so Sydney did!
Halloween night About 9:30 that night she received a tweet back
from Katy Perry
(who was actually on tour in Europe) saying:
"You're my fave!"

And why wouldn't she be...she looks GREAT!

Sydney's Mom said: "Sydney was thrilled.....and thanks to Dr. Croft, Sydney’s costume was even more authentic with the headgear. So much fun! I have to say this was probably Sydney’s best Halloween ever!

Who said braces & headgear can't be COOL!?

Hood To Coast 2011

2011-10-12T08:43:00.000-07:00

Run from Mount Hood to the Coast/Ocean.
200 miles, 36 hours = "The Mother of All Relays"

Dr. Croft's wife Erin & son Tyler both ran it!

Erin's Mom ALICE & sis ALLIE also did it.
It was quite the family event!
These cats can do anything!!!!

Dr. Draper & Amy ran it, too!

Here's Dr. D with FIVE of the EIGHT (total) siblings.
Can you tell which ones are the siblings (not married in)?
hint: there are 2 sisters & 2 brothers in the pic...WOW!

Running like a pro, Dr. D!

Velenti's hubby Loren also ran it.
Lookin' great Loren! :)

Loren just finished is final leg of the relay!

Every Day People.
Extraordinary Journey.

Amigos de las Americas

2011-10-11T11:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Dr. Croft & Dr. Draper,
I recently got back from my 7 week project in Nicaragua. I spent my time in a very small and rural community with 2 girl partners. I had an incredible experience, and as I promised before I left, I wanted to write you again about my adventures. Our community project consisted of reconstructing a well (below) and putting cement cover on top of it because animals frequently fell in and died.

My community also won an extra $100 for our project because we got 1st place in a 48 hour challenge where we collected, cleaned, dried and made a large mural only using trash that was found in our community! (below) With the money we bought paint and painted a mural on the inside of the church and school AND painted the outside of the building as well.

(me, back row, center)
I lived high up in the Nicaraguan mountains with a host family where I also had 2 younger host sisters.

(my host family home)
Everyday we ran camps for the kids in the school and had a new right that we focused on each week, like the right to a healthy environment. I had rice and beans every meal, every day for 7 weeks and made a fair share of tortillas!

I can't express my thanks to you for your support of my trip. It means so much to me that you helped me participate in the AMIGOS program. Thank you again for your support.
Sincerely,
Emily

Smile Pink

2011-10-01T12:15:00.000-07:00

Every 2 1/2 minutes a woman in the US is diagnosed with breast cancer.

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Breast cancer is 2nd only to lung cancer as the leading cause of death of women in the US. Breast cancer occurs in men also.

Early detection & effective treatments are expected to reduce the number of women who die from breast cancer.

Show your support through the month of October w your very own, stylish
PINK SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL SMILE!

If you are interested in the "SMILE PINK" Program
contact Prairie Dental @ 944-9800.

ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION.

The sooner YOU donate the sooner the healing begins.

www.smilepink.com

Cheers for RF Cheer!

2011-09-30T12:12:00.000-07:00

Two Ways to Win!

2011-09-28T12:18:00.000-07:00

October is National Orthodontic Health Month!
For a fun way to raise awareness, CDO is sponsoring
*TWO* in office contests!
Yes, that's right, TWO! (...sweet!)

Contest #1: Color THIS...

...TO WIN THIS!

Remember: there are *THREE* age groups to enter
--> so chances to win are high! <--

Contest #2: Guess THIS!...

...TO WIN THIS!

Stop in to any CDO location to pick up color contest entry & take a guess!
SALMON CREEK: 14201 NE 20TH AVE. #3103
CASCADE PARK: 234 SE 136TH AVE. #105
BATTLE GROUND: 909 W MAIN ST. #110

GOOOOOOOD LUCK BOO!

Facebook Contest Winners

2011-09-03T12:02:00.000-07:00

This summer CDO featured

"T-Shirts on Vacation"
Facebook contest.

Congrats to our two LUCKY winners!....

Christina

went the furthest - China!!...

Chris

got the most "likes".

Chris is Istanbul, Turkey!

Seriously, you both went really *FAR*!

2 thumbs up!
to all our patients who submitted FUN photos COOL things over their summer vacation!

L -Jacob riding elephants in Thailand!
R - Joey is Wired @ the Track

L- Deborah Boogie Boards in Hawaii
M - Joey Rides!
R - Georgia in Istanbul

L - Taylor & Silverwood Theme Park, ID
M - Sara Kalispel, Montanta
R - Bailey Fishing in Sunriver, OR

L -Devyn in Dalles, TX
R - Cami @ BYU Especially for Youth Camp

Enjoy your Gift Cards CHRIS & CHRISTINA! :)
Stay tuned for MORE contests here.
CDO has the -->BEST<-- patients!

The "BASH" was a "SMASHing" Success!

2011-09-02T12:47:00.000-07:00

Croft & Draper Orthodontics
& Battle Ground Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Conway Jensen were pleased to sponsor the
1st Annual
"Back 2 School Bash".
by the looks of it, we'd say everyone had a grand time.

There was fun to be had for ALL ages!

Everyone enjoyed free ICE CREAM SUNDAES.
Thank you Pacific Perks for serving us so well!
YUMMY!

FACE PAINTING was a hit!

There were lots of FUN GAMES...

...and lots of FUN PRIZES, too!

Two LUCKY winners won $30 gift cards
for necessary back to school supplies at
Office Depot & Target!

For SOME reason...
the DUNK THE DOC tank seemed to be quite popular!

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!

*YOU* should come next year!

BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY!

2011-08-15T09:27:00.000-07:00

Will you be there??

I Love a Parade!

2011-07-21T09:53:00.000-07:00

CDO was pleased to be involved this year with
Battle Ground Harvest Days
and the
Ridgefield 4th of July (Parade & Run).

Neighborhood spirit, loyalty & patriotism are alive & well in both communities.

Dr. Croft & Dr. Draper enjoyed sharing in the festivities by giving out water bottles to thirsty parade go-ers.

CDO was also a sponsor of the Ridgefield Run which offers a 5K & a 10K run. Dr. Draper was actually a participant of it.
Here he is, hard at work!
Go Dr. Draper!

We love our neighbors!

Balloons, big trucks, music & flags....

Everyone is happy at a parade!

We were honored to be a small part of both community celebrations!
See you next year!

T-Shirt Day!

2011-07-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

It was fun sporting our "CDO fashions" on T-Shirt Day!
Didn't Dr. Draper do a fantastic job of fashioning his T-shirt??
(He did it ALL by himself, too.)

Patients had fun embellishing their shirts & enjoying healthy snacks.

Stay tuned for more
"SPIRIT DAYS"
at Croft & Draper Orthodontics!

Challenge Cup State Title Captured!!

2011-06-20T09:02:00.000-07:00

**BRAVO**
to our lovely patients (L-R)
Miss Emily Armstrong, Miss Kelsee Hillard & Miss Nicolle Ohama...

...part of the Vancouver United Soccer Alliance Timbers. This is the THIRD year in a row has made the state semi-finals &
this year they claimed THE state title! (YAY!)
The Timbers went on to the Regional Tourney in UT for 2 wins 2 loses.

We're THRILLED for your adventures & PROUD of your hard work!

Dr. Draper 's Big Adventure

2011-06-14T22:04:00.000-07:00

Dr. Draper's quest - MOUNT HOOD!

FB Contest Winner!

2011-06-13T11:24:00.000-07:00

FB Contest Winner!

Congrats to Karter for being the BIG winner of our recent FaceBook contest!
(...Word on the street is he used his $50 towards Prom! Good idea...)

Become a FB fan and watch for future contests!

Karter is a 2011 graduate of CRHS. He was voted "BEST SMILE" for his senior class! We happen to think his smile is FANTASTIC, too! :) Karter is an adventurous & high achieving guy. This year he rock climbed in the gorge, climbed Mt. Hood (twice), played varsity basketball, earned his Eagle Scout AND sky dived in SoCal. SHEESH! He has been a full time Running Start student for the last 2 years and will take his 77 Clark College earned Credits to BYU this fall where he will study Business.

GOOD LUCK KARTER!
Photo by Chelsea Smith

Soft Food for Sore Teeth

2011-06-12T09:52:00.000-07:00

What do YOU eat when your mouth is sore?
Here's what other patients are eating to help occasional discomfort:

*I ate lots of stuff like ramen noodles, beans, rice, yogurt, mini corn dogs. for breakfast you could try oatmeal (which i hate but some ppl don't) or grits or microwaved waffles.

*I got braces 2 days ago. I've pretty much been eating: Smoothies, soup, and ice-cream.

*Oatmeal: put it in a food processor first and it'll turn into a powder but you probably don't need to do that if you have instant oats. cook it and add milk, sugar, maple syrup, brown sugar or something sweet and it'll taste good.

*I suggest mac and cheese!!! Also, mashed potatoes, pudding, applesauce, yogurt, soggy cereal, cheesecake, hot cocoa.

*Peanut butter sandwhiches(cause i dont like jelly), grilled cheese, quesadillas, soup for dinner(yumm..!), scrambled egges or an egg sandwhich for breakfast...good luck.. mine only hurt for bout a week... =)

CDO SAYS: It is important to strive for a balance of protein and fiber since the temptation is to stick with foods like juice, which do not provide the necessary nutrition. To get more fiber make smoothies with whole fresh fruit, and eat soft fruits such as bananas. Brown rice or other whole grains can be eaten as well, as long as they are thoroughly cooked. Some patients prefer to puree substances like these, to ensure that grains do not get stuck in the mouth. Protein can be provided in the form of carefully cut-up eggs and dairy products, along with nutrition drinks. These beverages may not always taste superb, but they are packed with nutrition. Some other choices include yogurt, thin soups, broth, soft fruit, sorbet, ice cream, pudding, Jell-O®, and well-cooked rice. Cold foods like ice cream and sorbet can help with mouth pain, while pureed foods and drinks are easy to make.

Remember -discomfort lasts days,
your beautiful, new smile will last a LIFETIME!

Anna Romanovsky STATE Tennis Champ!

2011-06-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

"I never really thought about being state champions. Our goal all along was just to get to state".

"...one thing we've always been good at -supporting each other & picking each other up." ~Anna Romanovsky

CDO Patient Anna Romanosvky & her tennis partner Brittany Ellingsen secured the STATE TITLE for 4A Tennis Doubles! Although not favored to win, they earned the district title & on to win the coveted STATE title! The girls also grabbed the prestigious recognition of The Columbian's All-Region Players of the YEAR! Wow! That's huge. Anna & Brittany are the first to earn a state tennis title for Skyview High School.

NICELY DONE LADIES!
photos by Troy Wayrnen

NW Classical Ballet Company

2011-05-31T10:41:00.000-07:00

The NW Classical Ballet
presented a fabulous Spring Overture
featuring Cinderella, Don Quixote, Circles, Adage, Bach Partita, String Serenade, Fix You & Desiderium/Ortus.

We'd like to spotlight some of our patients who
DANCED BEAUTIFULLY!

Company members included Sydney Schiffman & Rachel Lee

Junior Company Members included: (L-R)
Hannah Shirley, Johanna Bos, Aylexie Pedigo & Megan McDonnell

To learn more about NW Classical Ballet Click here.

She DID it!

2011-05-29T13:58:00.000-07:00

BEST IN STATE = Rachel McQuivey!

....AWEsome....!

photo by Zachary Kaufman
"Once I finished, I was like, 'Oh my gosh, I won state!"

Job well done to a beautiful girl!
Congrats on your STATE TITLE, Rachel!
We're so proud!
Read more about Rachel here.

Eagle Scouts

2011-05-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

Recently,three of our patients successfully have earned the prestigious and highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America,
the honored,
EAGLE SCOUT.

Nolan Erickson, Tyrell Hunt, & Karter Lindquist

A Scout is:
Trustworthy,
Loyal,
Helpful,
Friendly,
Courteous,
Kind,
Obedient,
Cheerful,
Thrifty,
Brave,
Clean &
Reverent.

Wholeheartedly we offer the praise and recognition these fine young men deserve for such an esteemed & noteworthy accomplishment!

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

District Champ!

2011-05-14T14:05:00.000-07:00

WHAT A GIRL!

Rachel took
**FIRST**
in the 100 meter hurdles @ the district track meet!
We couldn't be more proud.
photo by Zachary Kaufman

Soft Food for Sore Teeth

2011-05-05T12:12:00.000-07:00

Today's Recipe for "sore teeth"...JAMBA JUICE! (yummy!)

Easy, huh?

80's DAY!

2011-04-14T12:14:00.000-07:00

We are going back in time and celebrating neon colors, leg warmers, the invention of Atari, and the Rubik's cube!

Tuesday May 10th,
show up in your best 80's attire to your orthodontic appointment!!

If you are not scheduled for your regular appointment, you can still, like, cruise on by (SC OFFICE) to show off your totally rad leg warmers or your gnarly Michael Jackson sparkly glove!

There will "like-totally" be a prize for the most radical outfit, duh! And even if you aren't the winner, you'll still earn EXTRA NICKELS for showing up in your most rockin' duds.

"Like, spread the word Dude."

Aiming for State

2011-04-08T14:47:00.000-07:00

The skies the limit!

“The 300 race is my baby, I’m comfortable with it. I’m a stubborn runner. I know what games my mind can play with me in the 300. People who are looking from the outside-in might look at running as punishment. But I love it. Push-ups — to me, that’s punishment.”

Rachel, a Class 4A state runner-up last year in the 300-meter hurdles, has her sights set on a this years state championship.

WE'RE totally
ROOTIN' FOR YOU RACHEL!

Read the what the Columbian has to say about Rachel here!
photo by Zachary Kaufman

CrAzY sOcK dAy!

2011-03-22T19:30:00.000-07:00

April Fool's Day is Friday, April 1 !

Show off your "Inner Fool" by wearing your CRAZY, SILLY, WILD socks to your appointment on Friday April 1st!

The craziest sock wearer will win a *prize*!

Winner will be determined at the end of the day on Friday & will be announced Wednesday 4/6.

Check out "What's happening around our office" (on our website) to see the winner after they have been chosen.

Don't have an appt. on April 1st wanna Sport your Socks?? Stop by anyway! (cascade park office)

See you and your CRAZY SOCKS soon!

Facebook Contest

2011-03-17T10:40:00.000-07:00

FEEL LUCKY?

...Good cuz it's CDO

*FACEBOOK CONTEST* time!*

Here's how it works:

1) Go to our Facebook Fan Page. In 100 words or less tell what YOU love about our Doctors! (That's not a lot of words so make 'em count!)

2) Post it on our Facebook WALL – adding a picture of your smile gives you an EXTRA vote! The winner is simply the patient who receives the most “LIKES”. Encourage ALL your friends & family to "like" YOUR submission! It's easy!

WINNER RECEIVES $50! (wow ~ you should do it!)

RULES:

Open to ALL CDO patients, past or present.

One submission per patient please.

Email questions to Velenti@cool-smiles.com.

Contest ends MAY 15th.

Soft Food for Sore Teeth

2011-03-11T13:07:00.000-08:00

Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Serves 4 -6 submitted by Velenti

1 ½ # boneless chicken breasts
(depending on the size, could be 2 to 4 halves)
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons water
¾ to 1 C seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 Tablespoon dried minced onion
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

Rinse the chicken and cut into strips about ¾” wide by 3” long. In a small bowl, whisk or stir together the egg whites and water. In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese & onion. By hand or with a fork, dip each chicken strip into the egg-white mixture, and then roll it in the bread-crumb mixture until evenly coated. You can do about 10 at a time.

Oil or grease a 9” x 13” pan. Lay the strips side by side in the pan and bake uncovered at 375* for 20 min; turn the tenders over and bake 10 more minutes or until fork-tender.
Do YOU have a *soft food recipe* you'd like to share?
If so we'd love to post it! Email recipe, name & age to Velenti@cool-smiles.com

Where "IN THE WORLD" are our patients?

2011-03-10T15:34:00.000-08:00

Julie Kern, graduate of Hudson Bay HS & Western WA University (AND former patient) is building five mile trails on the Casa Grande Mountain in AZ. Julie has already helped rebuild Greensburg, Kansas after a devastating tornado & plans to aid at the Fort Davis Historic Site in Texas.

Well Rounded Dedication

2011-03-09T11:53:00.000-08:00

Julia P.
is a 6th grader at Frontier Middle School and has been doing gymnastics since she was 4 years old. This level 7 gymnast trains NINETEEN HOURS a week with vega north and STILL maintains a
4.0 GPA.
WOW! A few weeks ago she rocked a 9.5 on her floor routine in Idaho.
**Way to go Julia!**

Seriously...How does she do this stuff??

Keep it up Julia!
It's hard dedicated people like you who shape our community.

The Final PATIENT Season Shakedown

2011-03-08T15:48:00.000-08:00

We're proud of our patients HUGE accomplishments in the Winter sports. The following awards & titles are voted on by the league coaches. CONGRATS TO ALL!

GYMNASTICS:
FIRST TEAM:
Cheyenne Rosander - vault - Stevenson
Ambeer Graviet - beam - Ridgefield

BOYS SWIMMING:
SECOND TEAM:
Nicholas McMilan - 200 Free - CR
Arash Davani - 100 Fly - Mountian View

GIRLS B-BALL:
FIRST TEAM:
Lauren Goecke - Senior - Prairie HS

GIRLS BOWLING:
SECOND TEAM:
Leah Ecaruan - Senior - Moutain View

WRESTLING:
FIRST TEAM:
Terrance Joshua - Senior @ 189 - CR

Soft Food for Sore Teeth

2011-03-02T12:47:00.000-08:00

Corn Pudding
sent in by Mallory, age 11

1 16 oz can whole kernel corn un-drained
1 16 oz can creamed corn un-drained
2 eggs beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 stick butter melted
1 pkg corn muffin mix

1. Grease a 12 x 8 inch pan.
2. Mix all ingredients together, Pour into pan.
3. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Less for a more pudding-like
consistency, more for a cake-like texture

Do YOU have a *soft food recipe* you'd like to share?
If so we'd love to post it! Email recipe, name & age to Velenti@cool-smiles.com

Bordak Brothers

2011-02-27T11:25:00.000-08:00

"If you know how to dream you know how to achieve."
~Natalya Bordak

Elijah, Avik & Joe

all photos this post by Breg Walh-Stephens the Columbian

When Natalya and Alex Bordak were growing up in the Soviet Union, dreams had no place. In 1989 the Bordak family moved from Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan to America. Three of their youngest five sons (*and our patients*) Avik, Elijah & Joe now play for the River City Jaguars.

To read more about their story, click here.

STATE WRESTLING CHAMP

2011-02-24T12:49:00.000-08:00

"I didn't think the feeling was going to be this great. It's better than I imagined."
picture by Steven Lane/The Columbian

Chris Mayolo...
*our patient* and a senior at La Center High School, wasted little time in dictating the script for his championship match on Saturday at Mat Classic XXIII.

"I warmed up like I was in the Olympics going for a gold medal. My game plan from the beginning ws don't do anything risky, the moves would come to me if I just stayed patient. My coaches told me to use my speed and take smart shots, and that's what I did."

WOW! WHAT A GREAT KID!
Way to be consistant and work hard.
You deserve it, Chris.

Read the entire Columbian article here.

Class 3A Girls Basketball

2011-02-23T11:12:00.000-08:00

photos by Troy Wayrynen

WELL DONE
Prairie High School Girls!
This year the Falcons will be making their
14th consecutive trip to the WA State Tournament.

Read more in the Columbian aritcle here.

pics by Zachary Kaufman/The Columbian

PROPS to *our patient* & team captian,
Lauren Goecke!
"As a captain, even if I get frustrated, I have to be there for my team. I have to put my mistakes behind me and keep moving on. I have to push through stuff that happens."

Lauren, thanks for being an inspiration not just to your team, but to our community.
We are proud of you!

Headed for STATE!

2011-02-19T11:55:00.000-08:00

A shout out to *our patients* for going above and beyond in their sport!
The following patients have made it to state: (IMPRESSIVE!)
WRESTLING:
3A - Terrence Joshua - CR
2A - Cody Sheddy - Hockinson
2A - William Davis - Woodland
1A - Chris Mayolo - La Center
1A - Casey Oviatt - Ridgefield

SWIMMING:
4A - 200 free relay: Kevin Boyd - Skyview
3A - 200 freestyle: Nicholas McMillan - CR
3A - 100 butterfly: Arash Davani - Mt. View
3A - 400 free relay: Nicholas McMillan - CR

Have we missed you? Please call our office with your info!

Happy Valentines Day!

2011-02-14T16:25:00.000-08:00

Love is nothin' till you give it away, give it away, give it away...

100th Facebook Fan!

2011-01-26T10:35:00.000-08:00

We wondered WHO
would hold the prestigious title of being our 100th Facebook Fan.
Well, it's official... It's
JEANA!
from Dr. Ron Lund's office. Congrats Jeana!

Thanks for providing us with the sweet picture of your family!

It's not too late.
BECOME A FAN
of Croft & Draper Orthodontics, PC
TODAY!

Happy Birthday Dr. Draper!

2011-01-20T13:34:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Dr. Draper!
We think you're simply fabulous!
Now our team is complete.

Happy Birthday Dr. Croft!

2011-01-13T11:05:00.000-08:00

(Dr. Croft is a twin!)

Dr. Croft you are loved!

From all of us!

2010 RECAP

2011-01-02T14:15:00.000-08:00

We are honored
to contribute to our community
by sponsoring the following in the year 2010:

Portland Aquatic Club * Courts for Kids * Heritage High School Basketball * Skyview High School Cheerleaders * North County Wildcats in Association with Pop Warner Association * Plumeria disabled Children's Fund * Keep Kids Cozy (coats) * Skyview High School Class of 2011 * Prairie Girls Basketball * Timbers Soccer Club * Columbia Adventist Academy * Miss Clark County Scholarship Organization * OHSU - Dive for A Cure (Skydivers for breast cancer) * Battle Ground High School Volleyball * Slamon Creek Soccer Club * Evergreen Theater * Muscular Dystrophy Association * Showtime Baseball * Youth Efforts Against Hunger * Westside Soccer Club * Crohns' & Colitis Foundation - Washougal High School * Columbia River Basketball * Washinton State Oral Health Foundation * Dornbecher Children's Hospital Foundation * Excel NW Volleyball Club * Skyview High 2010 Drug & Alcohol Free Graduation Party * Columbia Kids Preschool/Sprouting Seeds School * Gresham blue Flames * Columbia River High School Baseball * Make-A-Wish Foundation * Bulldog Baseball Academy * Lakeshore Elementary PTA * Cedar Tree Classical Christian School * Skyview High School Band & Dance * Nitro Fast Ptich Softball * Vancouver Cardinals Baseball * Alki Middle School PTSA * Amigos de las Americas - Portland Chapter * Union High School Wrestling

Video Production All-American Star!

2011-01-01T12:38:00.000-08:00

photo by Zachary Kaufman/The Columbian

Congrats goes out to our patient
Clint Saylor

for being one of five Skyview HS students named in an all-star video production squad, chosen in a first-time national competition! They have won a 5 day all-expenses paid trip and invitation to help broadcast the U.S. Army All-American Bowl football game next week!

How cool is THAT?!?

The 3 min contest demo tape was carved from about 40 hours tape of band practice and performing, dating back to last summer. Clint's 15 year old twin brothers Lucas (drummer & percussion) and Jake (alto sax) **ALSO PATIENTS** made it a natural for Clint to follow the band profile. "Usually I was their ride, anyway" Clint said. His photography director talents are clear in the demo tape. Clint plans to head for Brigham Young University to start engineering studies next year.

Read the Columbian article in it's entirety here.

*SNAPS!*
for the whole Saylor Family!
You make us oh, so proud!

Feel free to leave Clint a congratulatory comment by clicking "comments" below.

2010-12-14T11:23:00.000-08:00

BSA Annual Walk & Knock

2010-12-02T08:10:00.000-08:00

SUPPORT the Boy Scouts of America
GIVE
this Saturday for Clark County's
LARGEST SINGLE DAY FOOD DRIVE!

Suggested donations: Nonperishable items such as canned meats and fish, canned or boxed meals (soup, chili, macaroni and cheese), canned or dried beans and peas, pasta, cereals, rice, canned fruits and juices, canned vegetables, baking mixes and cooking oils.

Giving Back

2010-11-25T12:59:00.000-08:00

Plumeria Disabled Children's Fund

"Helping hope bloom for the child's needy."

Activities for Plumeria Disabled Children Organization:

Building a food shelter

Cooking/Feeding children

Guidance & Counseling with parents

Building school huts, benches and desks

Teaching children how to speak English, read and write

Arts and Crafts with children

Work in the school's first garden and crop

Visit Homes with HIV and AIDS Children

Thank you Michelle & Dylan Weimer for letting letting our office be a part of Plumeria Disabled Children's Fund and your missionary trip to Kenya Africa this year.We believe it's people like you who truly make our world a better place. Wishing you many successes on your trip!

My name is Ginny Kimbro and I am a short-term missionary and have traveled to many countries for about 10 years. The last mission I attended was in Kenya. It was an amazing trip and a genuine adventure...a way that broadened my world and gained new perspective. I made new friends and experienced open hearted love; had my mind and heart changed in incredibly positive ways, and most importantly, shared God's love-- hands on and face to face.
Looking Up~

Ginny Kimbro, Plumeria Disabled Children's Fund Founder

13405 NE 84th St. #103 PMP 181 - Vancouver, WA 98682 360-241-6213 PlumeriaKenya@gmail.com

June in November!

2010-11-05T12:28:00.000-07:00

Please help us congratulate LINDA
and welcome sweet baby JUNE
born November 5, 2010!

2010 Halloween Winners!

2010-11-04T11:28:00.000-07:00

EXCELLENT
candy guess AND coloring!

Battle Ground winners:
3-5 year old: Aspen B.
6-8 year old: Bethany
9+: Breydon B.

Cascade Park Winners:
3-5 year old: No entries
6-8 year old: Joshua G.

9+: Kalei Rae G.
Daloun I.

Salmon Creek Winners:
3-5 year old: Trevor P.
6-8 year old: Safia M.
9+: Shayla M.

Candy guessers:
Alia M., Faith S., Tessa W.

WOW! You guys are GOOD!

Drum Role Please...

2010-11-02T00:23:00.000-07:00

And the Website contest winner
*IS*.....

BRADY!

Congratulations Brady
for answering all the website contest questions correctly
AND being the lucky winner of an awesome I-Pod!
Mom says he's using it every day and LOVING it.
Be sure to check back often for
MORE reasons to smile
at Croft & Draper Orthodontics.
www.cool-smiles.com

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T10:22:00.000-07:00

You're a good man
CHARLIE BROWN
(aka, Dr. Draper!)

The Draper Family stopped by for some Halloween fun!

Don't forget to
BRUSH & FLOSS!

Fall Health Fair

2010-10-28T14:16:00.000-07:00

invited our practice to come and share valuable information at their recent Health Fair.

C&DO was happy to share what sets us apart from other orthodontic practices and why SureSmile is the best orthodontic choice. One lucky winner was able to win this $150 value!
WOW!

Many other business provided
practical and useful information available in our community.

To learn more about Columbia Ultimate click here.

Happy Health!

WEBSITE CONTEST!

2010-08-03T16:43:00.000-07:00

We have launched a cool new website.
We want YOU to check it out!
www.cool-smiles.com

Cruise around the website to find answers to the following TEN questions. Correctly answer them and you will be entered into a drawing to win an 8 GIG NANO IPOD with HEADPHONES AND VIDEO CAPABILITY! (a $140 retail value!)

1) Sign up under "Patient Log In". After logged in, name 3 things having an account allows you to do.

2) Name one of Dr. Draper's hobbies and one of Dr. Croft's hobbies.

3) Which Team Member has worked for CDO the longest? Read closely...

4) Take an "Office Tour". Besides the staff, find 4 things the Salmon Creek, Cascade Park and Battle Ground office have in common.

5) How many games are in the website game room?

6) Name one thing you learned from the Ortho-dictionary that you didn't know before.

7) What's a good remedy for easing general mouth soreness?

8) How can SureSmile shorten treatment time?

9) Who from our office had a baby this year?

10) what's your favorite part of our website?

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BONUS QUESTION: (If answered correctly, your name will be entered into drawing TWICE!)

What did Dr. Croft dress up as for Halloween last year?

Contest Rules:

Submit your answers to Velenti@cool-smiles.com.

Please include your name, answers and contact info.

Contest deadline Nov 1, 2010. One entry per patient please.

HAPPY WEBSITE HUNTING!

Soft Summer Food (for sore teeth!)

2010-06-21T10:35:00.000-07:00

Over the Rainbow Smoothie

When we were kids, rainbow sherbet, a blend of orange, lime and raspberry, was the dessert we loved best! Here's a favorite childhood creation in a healthy blend of juice and fruit that's BETTER for us than the sherbet we consumed a youngsters.

1 cup orange segments
3/4 cup chilled apple juice
1 cup orange sherbet
1 cup frozen (or fresh!) raspberries
Combine the orange segments and apple juice in blender. Add sherbet and raspberries, blend until smooth

Makes about 2.5 cups; serves 2

Baby Love

2010-06-02T10:11:00.000-07:00

Please help us welcome
Miss Evangeline Kailani!
Born June 2, 2010
7 lbs 6 oz 20 inches

Congrats Kelly!
*She's a doll!*

March Madness

2010-04-01T11:41:00.000-07:00

It's time again for the Annual

Croft & Draper Orthodontics March Madness contest

~open to all dental office staff.

We are pleased to announce the 2010 winners! 1st Place = $100 REBECCA @ Alder Family Denistry
2nd Place = $50 KELLY @ Heritage Dental
3rd Place = $25 TAMMI @ Sheron Dental

GREAT GUESSING EVERYONE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB00wfyuQjY

New Battle Ground Office Now Open!

2010-03-21T10:53:00.000-07:00

Because We Love To See YOU Smile....

we have opened a
new office in Battle Ground!
You can take a 'tour' here, but we'd love to see you in PERSON!

Reception Area ~ Treatment Area

Watch a movie in the Play Area!
Brush your teeth in this cool tooth-brushing Station!

Dr. Draper loves his patients.
Come see us soon!

909 W Main Street Suite 110
Call (360) 883-3800 for an appointment!
because...
"We Love To See YOU Smile!"

SureSmile Celebrity

2010-03-01T11:13:00.000-08:00

Stacy

was selected by SureSmile as one of the

leading scan technicians in the country!

(WOW!)

Because of her expertise, Stacy was invited to be a special guest speaker at the 2010 SureSmile conference in Texas.

Stacy has 21 years experience in the Ortho/Dental field and is the lead SureSmile Coordinator for the Croft & Draper team.

We are so proud of her and are even more privileged to have her as part of our team!

To learn more about SureSmile, go to our website www.cool-smiles.com

Welcome Baby Braxton

2010-02-10T10:56:00.000-08:00

Velenti is proud to announce another grandchild.

Welcome

Baby Braxton,

born Feb 10th * 7 pounds 11 ounces.

Congrats Grammie!