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Employee Spotlight – Holly

Getting to know Holly

Brookdale Dental Boise ID Dentist 208-373-0018

 This is Holly! She is one of our fantastic hygienists! We took the opportunity to ask her a few questions and this was her response…

 I went to Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon were I graduated with a BS in Dental Hygiene with a minor in Business.  This year, I celebrate 20 years as a dental hygienist. [Way to go, Holly!]

My inspiration for becoming a hygienist would be my step-mom (Sue) who was a dental assistant and her good friend Kim (my hygienist) growing up.  I was drawn to the dental relationship they had with their patients and the care they provided their patients.  Also, the office felt like an extended family.  So when I graduated from high school, I knew I wanted to help people with their oral health and make it a great experience.

I come from a large extended family with great parents.  I am the oldest of 6 brothers and 3 sisters.  I married my high school sweetheart.  We have 2 teenagers (16 & 13).  If I’m not busy with them then I’m either working on my 100 gallon tropical fish tank, gardening (flowers), or walking my dogs.  On a side note, I am still friends with my best friends since 3rd grade.  Also, once my kids graduate from high school I plan to travel to England, Ireland, Italy and other countries.

-Holly

For more information on our staff and our services visit our website, https://brookdaledentalboise.com/.

Brushing your Toddlers Teeth – Awesome Tips and Tricks!

Toddler Teeth Brushing, Brookdale Dental, Family Dentistry, Boise Idaho

Helping your toddler brush their teeth can be challenging to say the least. However, it is  important to instill good brushing skills and habits at a young age, so don’t give up! If you are struggling to get those cute little mouths clean, consider trying some of these awesome tips and tricks.

  1. Mirror Mom & Dad – Children have an innate desire to copy what others do, so having them watch you brush your teeth, as well as any older siblings already in the habit, can work wonders at introducing the task at hand.
  2. Brush in the Bathtub – Parents have long noticed that for some reason children tend to protest the brushing of their teeth less while in the bathtub getting bathed. Perhaps it is the regimen of bathing that helps, or the idea of getting cleaned that assists the child in getting over the obstacle.
  3. Make it a Game – Try brushing for a few seconds in the child’s mouth, then a few seconds on the “mouth” of a stuffed animal, or toy. This seems to cut back on the stress of brushing for a few minutes all at once.
  4. Sing a Song – Make up a song while your brushing! Use this opportunity to make them laugh, and use brushing as the canvas for a song to keep them in the mood.
  5. Scavenger Hunt – Talk about finding their favorite toys, characters and food in their mouths, and children seem to forget you’re invading of their mouth with this giant torture device.
  6. Empower you child -Some of us have children that want to do everything on their own. Well, here’s a chance to let them take a stab at doing just that. If your kid is the type of individual who likes to do everything without assistance, let ’em try their hand at brushing. But be sure that independence doesn’t come without supervision.

To see where these tips came from and learn even more about toddler teeth brushing, check out this article, https://www.patientconnect365.com/DentalHealthTopics/Article/Teach_Me_How_to_Brushy_6_Toddler_Training_Tips.

Here at Brookdale Dental, we are happy to help you with any of your dental concerns. To schedule a cleaning for you or your children, give us a call at (208)373-0018, visit our webiste, or stop in a visit us at our office in Boise Idaho!

 

Employee Spotlight – Dr. Eric Barney

Getting to Know Dr. Eric Barney

Brookdale Dental Boise ID Dentist 208-373-0018 Dr. Eric Barney

It’s kind of funny. As an undergrad student at Ricks College, I had never thought about entering a career in Dentistry. I actually wanted to be a surgeon. However, after a large amount of studying and job shadowing I started to get cold feet. I noticed that many of the surgeons had much busier schedules than I was looking for. At the time, my wife worked for an orthodontist and he suggested I look into the dental field. He mentioned it would still allow me to do surgery, but have the flexible schedule I was looking for. I took his advice and the rest is history!

I graduated from Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska in 1996 and started a practice here in Boise Idaho. I find joy in my job. The work itself is fun and challenging and I do love surgery, but I have found that there is so much more to love about dentistry. It is so nice to meet and interact with so many different people. It is also very rewarding to help people out of their pain, or to see them come to love their smiles! I thank God that He has given me this opportunity and the hands to do dentistry each day.

Dr. Eric Barney Brookdale Dental

I have been blessed with a wonderful wife of 28 years. Together, we have been blessed with 7 amazing children, and 3 adorable grandchildren, with 2 more on the way this year! We love this new chapter in our lives. Three of our children are still home with us, and they keep us hopping.  Two of our grandchildren live near by and they also help keep us young.

As a family we enjoy white water rafting the main Payette as often as possible. We love to travel around the country, and often find ourselves visiting Mickey Mouse in California. The time I get to spend with my family is priceless!

One thing many people are surprised to learn about me is that I grew up on a farm and raised hogs as a young boy. I have many memories of changing water, moving pipe, harvesting crops, and feeding all of the livestock. Sometimes I like to quiz my children on facts about hogs.

Thank you so much for trusting in me as your dentist. I have loved serving my patients all of these years.

-Dr. Eric Barney

For more information on our staff and our services visit our website, https://brookdaledentalboise.com/.