Win a Wii at The Fergus Burris Team

Congratulations to Claire M. of Jonesboro for winning the Share-A-Smile-Win A Wii contest! Claire shared a smile with her friend Hailey D!

Claire was so excited to pick up her Wii yesterday afternoon and said couldn’t wait for the next Share-A-Smile contest to start so she could refer another friend.

Our next Share-A-Smile prize will be a new Apple iPad, and it started on Wednesday! You can enter by Sharing A Smile with a friend or Sharing A Smile on Facebook.

• Share-A-Smile with a Friend- Refer a Friend to Orthodontics by the Fergus-Burris and you will be entered to win!
• Share-A-Smile on Facebook- Write a testimonial about Orthodontics by the Fergus-Burris Team our Facebook wall and you will be entered to win!
• You must turn in the card your orthodontic assistant gives you at your next appointment to be eligible to win!

--The Fergus Burris Team

Interview with the American Dental Association

The American Dental Association called Dr. Burris this week to interview him about his conversation with the President. Dr. Burris explained the luck of getting a chance to speak with the president on such an important issue, and the impact these types of discussions can have on the political process.

Check out the whole story at the ADA web site, and let us know what you think! You also can view the video of Dr. Burris speaking with President Obama.

Dr. Burris Talks with President Barack Obama on Dentistry in Health Care Reform

Earlier today Dr. Burris attended the Presidential Town Hall Meeting at Green Valley High School in Henderson, Nevada. Dr. Burris was in town for the 2010 Ortho2 Users Group Meeting in Las Vegas. We've included a clip of the Town Hall Meeting in which Dr. Burris got a chance to ask President Barack Obama about his vision for how dentistry fits in with the larger framework for health care reform.

The president then expressed his hopes to include dental care in the health care reform that is being proposed, especially for children. We are so excited that Dr. Burris got a chance to talk with the president; he was even able to make President Obama laugh!

Check Out Our Latest Video Patient Testimonials

We just posted a few videos of patients describing their experiences at The Fergus Burris Team. You can check them all out by heading to our YouTube channel!

What do you love about The Fergus Burris Team?

The Fergus Burris Team is committed to providing quality orthodontic care across Northeast Arkansas. Take a look below at what some of our patients said they liked best about our office:

Everything! Everyone has been so friendly and gone the extra mile to make us feel very comfortable. We felt as though we already knew everyone on our first visit! It has been wonderful! Our son cannot wait for his next appointment! That makes us very happy! Thank You and God Bless! ~ Willie S.

They are all the sweetest people I have ever met. Every time I go in there they are smiling and happy. Let’s just say that if anyone in Burris’ office was ever having a bad day, I never knew it. ~ Susan R.

Everyone is really friendly and you always have some type of contest going on. Even though I never win it’s really cool. I love the arcade, and you don’t have to wait a very long time before you go get your mouth checked. ~ Jenifer M.

The staff is great and makes you feel welcome. We love the Fergus Burris Team. ~ Gale H.

A Boost In Confidence for a Smile For A Lifetime patient

Smile of a Lifetime patient Katy Garner was recently been crowned homecoming queen at her junior high school in Weiner, AR! Patricia Hesse, Katy’s teacher and person responsible for nominating her, said that “Katy’s confidence has taken off since receiving her braces".

The first time Katy applied for braces with Smile for a Lifetime she was not chosen. However, because of her determination, she reapplied, improved her application, and was awarded an orthodontic scholarship. She received her gift of braces in March of 2009.

Katy is described by Ms. Hesse as “a gifted student” and rates Katy “at the top of her class for her willingness to serve others without the promise of personal gain.” Katy is being raised by her grandmother.

We wanted to share this news with you, as it demonstrates that Smile for a Lifetime is directly paying off in these children's lives. For Katy the payoff will be confidence, joy, and a beautiful smile and these attributes stay with an individual forever.

-The Fergus Burris Team

Paragould Office Now Open!

After many months of planning and preparation, our Paragould Office is now open! On January 5th we officially opened the new location at Kingshighway Ste. 4 in Paragould.

We have posted photos of the opening day on our Facebook Fan page. Be sure to check them out and post your comments. We are so excited to open the beautiful new office and to offer our patients another convenient location for their orthodontic care!