SmilesByArnold Team with Dr. Paul Homoly

I spent all day Friday and Saturday at a great seminar put on by Paul Homoly in Chicago.  I had eight team members with me, and we all learned a ton.  Several of us went through this program four years ago, so it was a great review – and affirmation that we’re doing a lot of things well.  It was the first time for several others, and it will improve their already excellent patient communication and customer service.

It’s just such a good idea to get out of the office periodically to spend time learning together as a team!    I appreciate that they all took time away from their families and other activities to go to the course.  It’s nice to have a team that is so committed to being the best that they can be! 

Jim

SmilesByArnold & Associates

Northwest Indiana Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445

SmilesByDrGibson & Associates

Naperville Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

www.SmilesByDrGibson.com

630-357-3333

Wow!  I am beyond thrilled that I was able to run 45 minutes along the lakefront this morning with very little Achilles tendon pain.  That seems like a minor miracle at this point.  Yea!!!

Now, I am in Naperville for the day to get some work done, do some training with the team, and participate in an interview and photoshoot for New Beauty Magazine.  We are being featured in the July edition, so we are all very excited.  If you’ve never seen this magazine, check it out at Barnes and Noble, Borders, or any other major bookstore.

Later today, I have a 60 min bike ride and 60 min strength workout with my trainer.  Big day!  It is REALLY hard to squeeze 13 hours of training into my week.  It’s hard to believe that my coach, Adam Zucco trains about 30 hours/week!  I have no idea how he does it….

Have a fantastic day!!!

Jim Arnold

SmilesByArnold & Associates

Northwest Indiana Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445

SmilesByDrGibson & Associates

Naperville Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

www.SmileByDrGibson.com

630-357-3333

Oops!  I forgot to include links to some of his television appearances.  Additionally, you can learn more about Garrett and his book, Killing Sacred Cows by visiting his website at:  www.GarrettBGunderson.com.

Check Garrett out on these

Media features below:

ABC News Video 1

ABC News Video 2

ABC News Video 3

Garrett Gunderson wrote the New York Times Best Seller, Killing Sacred Cows.  It is an extraordinary book that dispels many of the myths that plague the way that we were taught to view our personal finances.  Unfortunately, these financial myths have become so deeply entrenched in our society that people consider them “untouchable” and ”undebatable” – OR “Sacred Cows”.

Garrett has become a good friend of mine, and he has agreed to share his incredibly valuable time with us this Thursday evening on a teleseminar answering your most important questions related to personal finances, business finances, loans, debt, retirement plans, investing, and whatever else you are wondering about.  His goal is to share a LOT of knowledge with all of us in a short period of time, and you, my friends, are all invited to participate in the experience. 

All you need to do is follow this link to ask Garrett a question and to register for the call:  https://efys.infusionsoft.com/link/4359f46e0/325aa0. 

I assure you that this will be time very well spent and could help you take your personal financial situation to the next level.  Please check out just a couple of his television appearances by following the links below, and you’ll see why many well-known entrepeneurs around the world are flocking to him for advice. 

You can register at NO

CHARGE right now……

http://www.asktogetrich.com

I hope that many of you can make it for the call. 

All my best,

Jim

SmilesByArnold & Associates

Northwest Indiana Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445

Smiles By Dr Gibson & Associates

Naperville Cosmetic, Invisalign, and Family Dentistry

www.SmilesByDrGibson.com

630-357-3333

Happy Spring, My Friends! 

Now that Spring has arrived, it seems that many people are interested in having whiter, brighter smiles.  This seems like a good time to offer a 50% discount for anyone interested in Zoom! Teeth-Whitening between now and May 31.  Zoom! In-office whitening takes about one hour and can whiten most people’s teeth from 3 to 8 shades. 

If this is something that interests you, please call Suzi (Naperville 630-357-3333) or Angie (Chesterton 219-926-5445) or Tammy (Valparaiso 219-531-8914) for more details.  We will also be happy to provide gift cards if you have a friend or family member who would like to have brighter, whiter smiles. 

We hope to see you soon.  In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine!!! 

Dr. Jim Arnold

SmilesByArnold & Associates

Northwest Indiana Invisalign, Cosmetic, Family, and Sedation Dentistry

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445 or 219-531-8914

SmilesByDrGibson & Associates

Naperville Invisalign, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry

www.SmilesByDrGibson.com

630-357-3333

For those of you who passed along well-wishes for our workouts yesterday, it went very well.  Sarah and I got to take our bikes out on the road together for the first time in six months, and we had great ride.  After 2 hours, 38 minutes riding around Northwest Indiana, I got off the bike and ran for 25 minutes, and I felt great.  Achilles continues to be a bit sore, but SOOO much better than a few months ago.  There is still hope! 

Dr. Jim Arnold

SmilesByArnold & Associates

Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445

The SmilesByArnold Team is heading to Chicago for another seminar this weekend.  We will be spending some time with Dr. Paul Homoly, the best patient communication and customer service expert on the planet. We are fired up about continuing to improve the care and service we provide to our wonderful patients from across Northwest Indiana, and this will be another excellent opportunity to continue that process.

Of course, it’s also nice to get together as a team outside of the office.  We are a family – dysfunctional at times, but a family nevertheless!  It should be an extraordinary weekend!  We’ll try to post some photos upon our return. 

Dr. Jim Arnold

SmilesByArnold & Associates

Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445

In 2009 we were honored and thrilled to be voted the “Best Dentist/Dental Practice” and “Best Cosmetic Dentist” in Northwest Indiana.  That is a tremendous honor, especially considering that there are nearly 500 dentists in our area.  Thank you to all of our wonderful patients and friends for voting for us to receive this award. 

“Best of Region” voting has begun for 2010.  If you are happy with the level of care and service that you received from us over the past year, we would appreciate your vote again this year.  Voting can be done (between now and April 21) by following this link:  http://www.nwitimes.com/app/bestof/.  You simply vote for the business/businesses of your choice, making sure that you make a selection for at least 20 of the categories. 

Thank you SO much for your continued support.  We will do everything we can in 2010 to exceed your expectations of us!  J

Smiles By Arnold & Associates has enjoyed helping fearful dental patients in Valparaiso, Chesterton, and all of Northwest Indiana overcome their dental anxiety for many years.  Our team is committed to not only providing excellent Northwest Indiana Cosmetic Dentistry and Family Dentistry, but we consisently deliver this care in a very relaxing, anxiety-free dental environment.

Providing Sedation Dentistry in Northwest Indiana in a spa-like envionment makes it easy for our dentists to alleviate the fears and insecurities that are all too common.  The process is very simple.  Fearful patients simply take one pill an hour before their appointment, and they generally sleep while the dentistry is completed.

We often erase years of neglect and/or improve ones smile  in one simple appointment with exceptional Northwest Indiana cosmetic dentistry.  Our patients love being able to snooze through their appointment and waking up feeling and looking great with their beautiful new smiles. 

Valparaiso and Chesterton dental patients recieve the same great care.  We provide this great care for patients of all ages, focusing much of our time on Northwest Indiana Family Dentistry.  Please visit our website for more details, or call us at:  219-926-5445 for a FREE consultation.

SmilesByArnold & Associates

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445 and 219-531-8914

Judy began in the dental field in the mid-70s with Dr. Novak, and Dr. Arnold has had the pleasure of working with her for 14 years.  She and her husband, Colin have decided to retire so that they can pursue several of their passions.  These include travelling, visiting their kids and grandchildren, cycling, camping, and completing big projects.  They currently live in a home that they built and are contemplating building another in their newfound free time. 

We had a retirement party for Judy on April 1 to celebrate so many years of working together.  We will all miss her dearly at the office, but we’re very excited for her as she enters a new and exciting stage of her life. 

SmilesByArnold & Associates

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445 and 219-531-8914

We are all so very happy for Dr. Wargo.  Her daughter, Mya Gabrielle was born at 7:50 AM on March 13.  She is a beautiful little girl and is doing exceptionally well.  Big brother Ian is already keeping a close eye on his precious little sister. 

Dr. Wargo is recuperating very well and is enjoying some time away from the office to get to know her little angel.  She expects to return toward the end of May.  Please be sure to congratulate her when you see her at the office this summer! 

SmilesByArnold & Associates

www.SmilesByArnold.com

219-926-5445 and 219-531-8914

The Smiles By Arnold & Associates team recently attended a seminar in Tampa.  The seminar was hosted by the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. 

Dr. Jim Arnold has been on the Board for the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE) since 2004.  He served as the International Fellowship Committee Chairman for three of those years. 

ACE is an organization of exceptional dental professionals from around the world who is committed to being the best that they can be.  While the primary focus of ACE is promoting the advancement of cosmetic dentistry, the group is devoted to helping dentists to maximize their enjoyment of and success in dentistry.  This provides dentists with the tools necessary to provide excellent dental care to their patients. 

ACE hosts continuing education for dentists all over the country on diverse topics ranging from cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, laser dentistry, Invisalign dentistry, sedation dentistry, sleep apnea treatments, NTI utilization for migraine prevention, spa dentistry, dental practice management, and communication.  Dr. Arnold is very proud of his affiliation with and participation associated with ACE. 

He achieved Fellowship in ACE in 2003, which was a tremendous achievement requiring a full year to accomplish.  After passing a rigorous written exam covering all aspects of comprehensive esthetic and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Arnold submitted cases to the Board.  Once these cosmetic cases were deemed exceptional, Dr. Arnold passed an oral exam and won Fellowship status.  Very few cosmetic dentists around the world have achieved such a high level of excellence in cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Arnold was happy to take his three office managers and Dr. Gibson along for the course.  The team came back to their respective offices fired up and ready to take great care of their patients. 

While Dr. Arnold spends most of his time providing exceptional dental care to the patients of Northwest Indiana and Chicago, the people of Naperville are fortunate to have his services, as well.  Please check out our Smile Gallery to see some examples of his work at:  www.SmilesByArnold.com.