Ustick Dental Office - June/July 2021

Ustick Dental Office - June/July 2021

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JUNE/JULY 2021

LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE HAWKS

We’re Proud to Support Boise’s Best

Everybody has strong memories of summers past, whether it’s going down to float the river, watching fireworks launch from the BSU campus, or seeing hot air balloons rise above the Treasure Valley in the cool morning air. But for us at Ustick Dental Office, one memory stands out: catching a ball game at the Boise Hawks’ home field by the fairgrounds. Baseball is America’s sport, but it also feels like our office’s sport. It’s certainly been a long-standing tradition to gather as a group at the field and watch the Hawks do their thing. The crowd is always lively, and so is the game — and with cold drinks on hand for adults and kids alike, there’s a lot to enjoy as the afternoon heat starts to break and the lights flick on over the stadium. Of course, there’s being fans of the Hawks and then there’s being fans of the Hawks. Everybody who buys a ticket helps support the team and the league as a whole. But five or six years ago, we realized that we were spending enough time there that we should really go the next step and become actual sponsors of the team. We were certainly in a position to make that happen, and we’re

always looking for new ways to get involved with the community. Sometimes that means running contests or sending volunteers to events, and sometimes it means doing our part to help the home team score a win for everyone in town. It’s great to go to the games and point out the Ustick Dental Office signs to friends and family — and for that matter, the games are a great place to take friends and family in the first place. That’s easier said than done with a lot of events, so we’re always appreciative of how great our fellow fans always are. What’s on your summer calendar? This is the season to enjoy life, and somehow here, we get long summers as well as the long winters. It’s a good balance, and by the time things cool down in September, we’ll all be ready for it — but not yet! Give us a few more months with a good book, a pool, or outdoor theater. Maybe then we’ll be ready for it. And of course, we’ll see you at the ballgame!

-Dr. Rigby

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You Can Share With Your Kids FUN FACTS ABOUT THE FOURTH OF JULY

Two future presidents signed the Declaration of Independence: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. They both died

What do your kids know about the Fourth of July? Do they know it’s a day when you have a barbecue, spend time with friends

exactly 50 years later, on July 4, 1826. This fact is an interesting coincidence sure to fascinate both kids and adults. It’s also a great way to introduce kids to some of the Founding Fathers and share how they helped shape the United States today. In 1776, the year the United States was founded, only 2.5 million people lived here. Today, the U.S. population is 331 million . Lots of people have been born in the United States since it was founded, and millions more came here from other places, hoping to find a better life. Many succeeded, too. Many people want to call this country home!

and neighbors, and watch a fireworks show? These hallmarks of the holiday certainly do make it fun and memorable, but they don’t really exemplify

why we celebrate the Fourth of July, the anniversary of when the United States declared its independence from Britain. So, along with the sparklers and hot dogs, here are a few fun facts about Independence Day you can share with your kids to help them understand the significance of the holiday.

The Fourth of July marks our country’s independence because it’s when the

Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence. This fact might seem like a no- brainer, but it contextualizes the holiday for kids. It’s

On the Fourth of July, around 155 million hot dogs are eaten in the United States. Okay, so this fact might not have anything to do with American history, but it’s still pretty funny! If anything, the fact that we have so many hot dogs to eat on that day is evidence of the prosperity so many people enjoy in the United States of America.

a great jumping-off point to talk about why the United States wanted to be its own country, what the Continental Congress was, what the Declaration of Independence said, and what it means to “ratify” something.

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BACK IN THE DAY, DENTISTS WEREN’T DOCTORS! Toothache? Go Find the Barber ...

Mankind has always made its best efforts to heal the sick and repair the broken. The same is true of dentistry, but like all medical history, there is a strange dichotomy. When we look at the history of medicine, we may find ourselves thinking of Civil War-era field medics performing savage operations with little anesthetic — and perhaps little experience to boot. Then again, many are aware of the ancient roots of some of our modern medical practices. The Staff of Aeschylus, for example, is a very old symbol of medicine. Two snakes wrapped around a rod (itself a motif known as the caduceus) have signaled help for the injured and sick since the days of the Romans and Greeks, and that continues today on the sides of ambulances and in the logos of hospitals. Dentistry is no different, at least until the late Middle Ages. Some of our modern dental procedures, like the use of precious metals for fillings, have been around for millennia. Italy was long a bastion of medical thinking (the oldest filling known to man was found in a

6,500-year-old skeleton in a cave there), and during the Renaissance, medical practitioners began to do what the Romans and Greeks had done before them: write down their knowledge for the physicians of the future. While medicine transitioned to the realm of doctors and trained physicians, dentistry was going in a decidedly different direction. Royal physicians and a few select experts were treating dentistry as a medical field, but the vast majority of people didn’t have access to that sort of dental aid. They had to rely on “barbers,” a catch-all term for a catch-all practice. Often untrained and with mobile practices, the barber was able to serve many people — and also able to leave town to avoid the fallout of his malpractice. Today we benefit from dentistry returning to the fold of medicine and from the standardization of medical training and practice. But it’s always good to remember the “barber days” and be grateful for our modern era!

TAKE A BREAK TAKE A BREAK

Mexican Corn

SALAD Inspired by JoCooks.com

Ingredients

• 4 cups of fresh corn, cut from 5 cobs • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped • 1/2 red onion, diced • 6 green onions, chopped • 1 jalapeno, diced • 1/2 avocado, cubed • 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice

• 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika • Salt and pepper, to taste • 2 tbsp sour cream • 2 tbsp mayonnaise • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped • 1/2 cup cotija or feta cheese, crumbled

Directions 1. In a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and corn. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–5 minutes or until corn starts to char. 2. Add the corn to a large bowl and let cool for 5 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients and stir together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning. 3. The salad pairs well with grilled entrees and can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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inside this ISSUE Let’s Hear It for the Hawks PAGE 1 Fourth of July Fun Facts to Share With the Kids PAGE 2 When Dentistry Wasn’t Medicine PAGE 3 Mexican Corn Salad PAGE 3 Summer Events in the Valley PAGE 4

Summer Days, Summer Nights WHAT TO DO IN THE TREASURE VALLEY

As summer reaches its peak, one thing and one thing only begins to dominate the minds of Treasure Valley residents. You’ll see it in the headlines, Scott Dorval will be warning you on the news, and it will make the rounds at the water cooler … ah, the cooler ! We’re talking, of course, about beating the heat — and we have three great ways to do it. STAY INSIDE WHILE YOU BUFF UP ON CULTURE . What’s good at the museum this month? The answer depends on where you go, but all of them have air conditioning! From the family collection, which leaves the

Boise Art Museum (BAM) on July 11, to the history museum across the street (back in the day, no A/C was the least of their problems), it can be a season of culture! ENJOY THE FOURTH! The Village in Meridian is giving Boise a run for its money in many ways, and Meridian’s firework display this year is sure to please. Not to be outdone, Boise will have its own display as well. You can catch both on the night of July 4 after the sun goes down, so it’s more about finding a place to watch! TAKE A FAMILY SWIM! There’s a lot of family-friendly activities in and around the water this season,

especially in late July when the river has gone down to safe levels in Downtown Boise, Lucky Peak, and Eagle Island State Park. Whether you’re hitting the artificial whitewater, putting in a tube at Barber Park, or just going down to the Natatorium, YMCA, or other local pool, you can have fun! Just remember to be careful and stay safe, especially if there is no lifeguard present or you’re in natural water. What are your favorite ways to beat the heat? Schedule your next cleaning soon and let us know when you come in!

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