Toledo, Ohio

The Halloween Candy Buy-Back is an annual event at Jon Frankel Dentistry.

Children receive one dollar for each pound of candy donated. The candy is sent to local Toledo Area Troops overseas.

This year many children donated candy but refused payment. They wanted to send their candy to our Troops. The compassion was palpable. Halloween took on a new meaning, caring.

Where did the candy go?

Follow the candy-trail evidenced in a series of recent notes.

Note from Toledo Mother of Marine overseas:

I wanted to share with Dr. Frankel and his staff a message that I just received from the coordinator of our care package project. I will be coming in to your office again in a few minutes to pick up another 60 pounds of candy. We will be packing Christmas boxes on Monday, December 5, so this additional supply of candy will be added to those care packages. Thanks again to Dr. Frankel and his staff for contributing to our boxes!

Note from care package coordinator:

I received this email from a dear friend over the Thanksgiving weekend. My college friend (who has been a Chaplain in the Army for 20+ years) has a husband in the Army Corps of Engineers who has recently been deployed to Afghanistan for a year. She received a phone call from her husband Friday morning (11/25) with the following comments. It’s directed to our great group of parents who care so much…and yes, that Halloween candy helped! It’s nice to know the packages made it so quickly! Our biggest box was almost 12 lbs., per the Post Office.

Thanks to Dr. Frankel’s office for their generosity!

Note from my friend:

“My husband called me this morning to ask, “who’d you give my name to that would send me a care package?” He was so touched by your kindness and that of your group. I could hear it in his voice—that someone/group would care about his service. He’s already shared the candy which allowed him to meet a bunch of people! He loved the idea of a thanksgiving meal, too! He hasn’t gone thru the other things yet but he was pretty excited. But the thing that stood out was how touched he was by the thoughtfulness and kindness.

So, thanks for ministering to my husband and subsequently to me. I know that this gift will do far more than just the physical…the warmth will linger for a long time!”

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Jason and Brooke Johnson

Toledo Area Children cashed in their hard earned Halloween Candy for One Dollar a Pound at Jon Frankel Dentistry. The candies will be packed and sent to Toledo Area Troops currently overseas on Monday, November 7th by a local group of Mothers with sons and daughters serving duty.

Local Dentist Takes a Stand against Sweets this Halloween

TOLEDO, OHIO – What’s a ghost’s favorite candy? BOO-ble gum!

One area dentist is redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Jon Frankel Dentistry’s Talmadge Road and Keystone Drive locations and receive $1.00 per pound. Dr Frankel is leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and toothbrushes in exchange for cavity-provoking candy.

“Ditch the candy, that’s what we’re saying. Visiting your dentist twice a year and brushing daily are great preventative measures, but doing away with excess sweets altogether would really give your teeth a healthy boost,” says Dr. Jon Frankel. “Kids can still have all of the fun of trick-or-treating, and now their piggy banks will benefit as well.

Global sugar consumption for kids increases by about 2% annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids teeth are being cared for more than ever. Candy, as well as hurting children’s teeth, can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces.

Candy will be collected at Jon Frankel Dentistry at 5012 Talmadge Road, Toledo, Ohio the day after Halloween, Tuesday, November 1st from 3:00 p.m. until 7 p.m. and 4359 Keystone Drive, Maumee, Ohio 43537 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The candy must be unopened. It will then be shipped to Toledo Area Troops overseas.

Jon Frankel Dentistry emphasizes general family dental care as well as cosmetic procedures. Dr. Frankel is available to provide more information at 419-474-9611, j.frankel@jonfrankeldentistry.com. or on-line at www.jonfrankeldentistry.com.

A great education is just around the corner for the Staff at Jon Frankel Dentistry.  Ziad Tohme, DMD, local periodontist, offers accredited, scholarly yet fun and engaging courses in a beautifully appointed classroom at his Toledo, Ohio periodontal office.

A natural teacher, practitioner and scholar, Dr. Tohme generously offers a variety of courses. The dental professionals at Jon Frankel Dentistry have been to several classes and plan to continue to expand their knowledge and to “learn local”.

The Toledo Dental Office of  Jon Frankel buzzes with enthusiasm and caring. Each patient receives the doctor’s personal cell phone number and he personally calls all new patients to welcome them before their first visit. It may be a mystery how he finds the time but it is no surprise his Office Staff share the gift of caring.

Gifts arrive unexpectedly and often. A cup of hot spiced tea, a box of chocolates or holiday decorations show up at Staff Member’s desk or dental operatory. The identity of the gift giver is hidden but the resultant happiness can be evidenced throughout the office.

Generosity is silent but hidden behind each gift is the recognition that one is appreciated and valued.  No small thing.

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When is the last time

your dentist

asked you

what YOU wanted?

On the first visit at Jon Frankel Dentistry guests are asked in a private interview with the doctor about their dental history, concerns and desires. The treatment plan that follows will integrate optimal oral health with patient priorities and expectations.

It is all about communication.

Personal consultations explaining various treatment options and patient responsibility management approaches keep the dental patients at Jon Frankel Dentistry in “the know”.

New patients are encouraged to schedule a complimentary consultation. “Answering dental questions early prevents Small Issues from becoming Big Problems” explains Dr. Frankel.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant-Registered Dental Hygienist Crystal explains the correlation between a Healthy Mouth and a Healthy Body at Jon Frankel Dentistry in Toledo, Ohio.

A recent study by researchers at the NYU College of Dentistry cited by the American Dental Society shows a correlation between gum disease and Alzheimer’s. Stroke, heart disease, and Diabetes have long been associated with gum disease.  Visit Jon Frankel and receive a brochure on a Healthy mouth and Healthy Body.

Dr. Frankel and Dental Assistant Kenyetta Toledo Mud Hens Office Outing

Jon Frankel, DDS studied advanced cosmetic and restorative techniques because his patients wanted improved and enhanced smiles. Patients who were uncomfortable with their teeth seldom smiled, at times placed a hand over their mouth or just looked down. They were unaware of the message they sent or how it lead others to respond.

“A natural smile changes attitudes and so much more. It is almost as though the enhanced smile turns on a switch. My patients are instantly happier!”

BEFORE

AFTER

Dr. Frankel’s Five Health Hints Hidden Behind a Smile

• Smiling makes you appear younger.
• Smiling releases endorphins and serotonin.
• Smiling lowers blood pressure.
• Smiling changes your mood.
• Smiling is catching.

Toledo, Ohio has secrets. A quiet, Midwestern Town that seems lost in a deep sleep… slumbers with abounding talent. It is not just a dream and no longer a secret.

Vocalist Chloey Wilburn is real and vibrant and the girl can sing her heart out.

Oh.. and by the way…the dentist behind that smile is Jon Frankel!