Why do we say “On a good day we save a smile, on a great day we save a life”?

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This week, the hosts are again joined by Barb McClatchie, DDS and Eric Goulder, MD, FACC in discussing the motto of the Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Center of Central Ohio and Complete Health Dentistry of Central Ohio, which is “On a good day we save a smile, on a great day we save a life.”
The two doctors detail different stories of patients whose lives were saved through whole body care. The stories are inspiring as well as heart breaking, each individually exemplifying the importance of taking a patient’s oral care seriously. Dr. McClatchie states that patients must be their own advocates and chase their own health, even when it means seeking out an opinion from a separate specialist.
“We watched the transformation of this gentleman in four months go from this crippled, sad, emaciated man to a vibrant, happy patient almost skipping down the hall, and the only thing we changed was his dental care.” - Barb McClatchie, DDS
References:
Haspcofcentralohio.com
mcclatchiedds.com
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