Gwinnett Gladiators make the playoffs!

ECHL American Conference Standings (as of December 30th, 2009) - top 8 qualify for playoffs

South Carolina Stingrays 23-8-1-3 50 pts

Reading Royals 18-11-1-2 39 pts

Toledo Walleye 17-10-1-3 38 pts

Cincinnati Cyclones 18-11-0-1 37 pts

Florida Everblades 16-12-2-3 37 pts

Kalamazoo Wings 16-8-4-0 36 pts

Charlotte Checkers 16-10-3-1 36 pts

Gwinnett Gladiators 15-11-2-1 33 pts

Elmira Jackals 14-13-2-2 32 pts

Wheeling Nailers 15-15-1-1 32 pts

Trenton Devils 10-14-3-4 27 pts

Johnstown Chiefs 8-16-3-3 22 pts

Hooray for Hat Trick!

¶ Hat Trick for Reading nights a huge success

The Gladiators had a pair of games in November to mark their annual Hat Trick for Reading Program sponsored by Suwanee Dental Care. Local elementary school students were rewarded for their reading efforts with game vouchers.

First, the Gladiators hosted Kalamazoo on November 7^th as 8,614 fans crowded into Gwinnett Arena. The Gladiators battled back from early deficits but would fall 5-4 after a late 3^rd period goal.

Sing for Santa celebrates 6^th year!

7,711 fans packed the arena to see the 6^th Annual Sing for Santa Concert during the 1^st Intermission. The concert featured over 1,100 local elementary school kids and was presented by Bubbling Creek Company, Kroger, Racetrac, and the Gwinnett Daily Post. The kids were featured singing holiday favorites during a 10 minute concert.

On the ice, the Gladiators battled first place South Carolina tooth and nail before giving up a late tie-breaking goal in a 3-1 loss.

The following week on November 13^th, a near capacity crowd of 10,583 watched the Gladiators score the tying goal with just 15 seconds remaining en route to a 3-2 shootout victory over South Carolina

Meet Suwanee Dental Care's Intern..

My name is Clint Duggan and I have been interning at Suwanee Dental Care this summer because I am very interested in becoming a dentist. I have been a patient at Suwanee Dental Care for over ten years now, and I have seen this dentists’ office grow and provide the best all around dental care in and around Atlanta. During my internship I have viewed many different types of dental care, from deep cleanings to dentures, from root canals to teeth whitening, and traditional orthodontics to Invisalign. Suwanee Dental Care truly covers every aspect of dentistry and this is why this internship has been the best learning experience for a future dentist like me. I have learned the most from the hands on experience. I have learned how to give x-rays and how to assist in a normal filling procedure. It has also been a good experience to understand how to sterilize all the equipment and how things are done in the lab. Understanding how all the machines work in the office has been very interesting too because Suwanee Dental Care is the most technologically advanced dentist office I have ever seen. Understanding the business aspect of a dentist office has also been very important to me, and Dr. Williams has taught me a great amount on this subject to help me understand how a dentist office is run. The best part of this internship though, was meeting and working with all the wonderful people at

Suwanee Dental Care. From the dentists: Dr. Williams, Dr. Golik, and Dr. Smith, multiple dental assistants and hygienists, and the ladies in the front office, everyone at Suwanee Dental Care is a true professional and a genuine person.

~Clint Duggan

Dr. Williams update from Kenya!

Update from Dr. Bill Williams in Kenya:

We are now half way through our mission trip, having had successful medical and dental clinics in Olmekenyu and Sakuyiek. The Tembea Na Yesu was a smash hit also. Everyone is well and looking forward to Kuki Gallmann's place for our next clinic. Do keep us in your prayers.

Blessings to all,

Bill, Sheila and the entire KMO team
http://kenyamedicaloutreach.ning.com

Suwanee Dental Care Helping Fight Cancer One Smile at a Time

Brighter Smiles for Brighter Futures is a tooth-whitening campaign that we do each year where our patients make a $250 donation plus a $50 kit fee to the Time Matters in the fight against Breast Cancer campaign. Our office provides the home bleaching kit to the patient at no additional cost. Through this program, Dr. Williams, Dr. Golik and Dr. Smith are able to support a great cause while their patients get whiter teeth!

In 2008, participating Dentists were able to raise $76,000 that will go towards a breast ultrasound machine that will be used in the expanded Diagnostic Mammography Center a Gwinnett Medical Center in Duluth.

Now in it's 8th year, the Brighter Smiles program, has raised approximately $730,000for cancer. This program will run again in October of 2009 - January of 2010.

Suwanee Dental Care would like to thank our patients for their participation in this awesome program! We could not support causes like this without you..

Visit our website for more information www.suwaneedental.com

The Opportunity of a LIFETIME!

Our patient, Yoniko "Tina" Washington was chosen to represent India at the 2009 World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles, CA last month!

She did this against many hurdles which needed a strong will, dedication and hard work to overcome. She was the second youngest to compete and she was the least experienced of her competitors.

Tina is 16 and lives with her family in Duluth. She trains at the Atlanta Ice Forum in Duluth

In January 2008, Tina won the Silver Medal at the "Fifth All-India National Figure Skating Championships". The event was held in Shimla, India at a natural ice rink near the Himalaya mountains. Ice skaters from 12 Indian states participated, as well as skaters such as Tina who live outside of India, but are of Indian descent.

Medaling at the Championships opened a whole realm of possibilities for Tina. She was invited to skate at the 2008 Four Continents competition in Goyang, South Korea.

Tina did compete in two of the 2008 Junior Grand Prix events - Courchevel, France and Sheffield, England.

In February, she passed the Senior Free skate Test, which is the highest level test given in the United States.

Tina also got the most dependable volunteer award last year from First Alliance Church Northdruid Hills Rd, plays violin, sings on the worship team and has all A's in School!

Check out Tina's Video on Youtube! Way to go Tina, we are so proud of you!

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