Dr Patel at University of Texas AHPO organization

Here's a picture of Austin & Lakeway Tx Dentist, Dr Tejas Patel with the Officers of the Asian Health Professions Organization. Dr Tejas Patel had spoken to the AHPO group recently to over 50 students. Dr Patel talked about a career in Dentistry and also discussed getting into Dental School and what to expect in Dental School.

Teeth Whitening in Austin Tx

Having a whiter, brighter smile can do wonders! Did you know that getting your teeth whitened by laser whitening or porcelain veneers can take years off your smile? Did you also know that when Hollywood actors get a role in which they're playing someone older they work on staining their teeth. And if they're playing a role where they're supposed to be younger the first thing they do is whiten their teeth! Improving discolored teeth literally can take years off some one's face. We've seen it over and over where either by teeth whitening, porcelain veneers for a full smile makeover, or even just fixing one or a few front teeth, can just transform a smile! Call Austin & Lakeway Dentist - Tejas Patel DDS if you have questions about improving your smile at 512-263-8337.

Oral Cancer and Chewing Tobacco

Check out this link for the dangers associated with Chewing Tobacco.
Pass it along to anyone that you know that dips or chews. Chewing tobacco is extremely harmful to your overall health and especially your oral health. If you do have a history of smoking or chewing tobacco, let your Dentist know so they can perform an oral cancer screening. Dr Patel is a dentist in Austin Tx and Lakeway Tx and uses the Vizilite system for oral cancer screenings.
Dr Patel performs routine dentistry such as cleanings and checkups to complex dentistry such as dental implants, sedation dentistry, and full mouth restorative treatment. Contact 512-263-8337 for more information about oral cancer screenings or any of your other dental health needs.

Continuing to Give Back in the New Year

~ “Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more” ~Tony Robbins

At our office, we definitely believe in helping in the community and giving back. We help out with the following local organizations through donating dental products/services or volunteering our time.

American Red Cross
Here's a link to help out in Haiti. It tells about the relief effort and what you can do to help in this current major crisis.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/huffpost/20100113/cm_huffpost/421014

Bee Caves Rotary Club
We help many local organizations including the Lake Travis Crisis Ministries. http://www.rotary.org/.

Check out the link below to see a woman in need here in Lakeway that our Rotary Club began to help out (Our dental office even got to help by fixing her denture with the help of Serreti Labs).
http://www.statesman.com/life/state-office-adopts-lakeway-woman-who-needs-leg-100773.html?cxtype=ynews_rss...

The Bee Caves Rotary will be doing a fundraiser this Spring 2010 so stay tuned....
Our office will be volunteering at a local Marble Falls Dental Clinic in the next few weeks to help out those in need in the area.

Lake Travis Education Foundation,
http://www.laketraviseducationfoundation.org/
The Crystal Ball is coming up Saturday, Feb 13,2010. This has to be one of the largest local fundraisers and it's alway lots of fun! The LTEF supports education through grants and scholrships for students in the LTISD.

Kindness In Action,
www. kindnessinaction.ca
This is an awesome organization based out of Alberta, Canada that provides dental care to communities in Central and South America and the Phillipines that do not have access to dental care. Dr. Patel will be joining their Dental Team for a weeklong project in Peru this March 2010.

Stay tuned updates and for other projects that we're invloved with throughout the New Year!

A New Year, A New You!

Happy New Year! 2009 Just flew by! Thanks to everyone who helped make our 2009 Fantastic! We're very thankful that in 2009 we got to help so many people get the healthy, beautiful smile that they've always wanted! In 2010, treat yourself to getting healthy! Your mouth is the window to the health of your body. Make sure your keeping up with your health goals for the year. We're here to help! If you've been putting off going to the Dentist, don't wait any longer, give us a call. We'll help you meet your dental health goals and help you get the smile you've always wanted.
We're doing a lot of exciting things this year! We'll be Sponsoring the Hills Country Club Social Event on January 21st from 6-9pm. Come see us out there!
We're also throwing a Patient Appreciation and Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Thursday, Feb 4th from 5:30-7:30. Everyone is invited and welcome to come! We'll have some appetizers and drinks for all. This event also marks our 5 Year Anniversary!
We're doing a lot of great new things this year, Stay Tuned! Look for us out in the Community and thanks Again to everyone who made 2009 Awesome!!