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TOYS FOR SMILES HOLIDAY GIVE-BACK!
TOYS FOR SMILES HOLIDAY GIVE-BACK!
We are very excited to kick off Toys for Smiles! A toy drive for children hospitalized over the Holidays at Children's Hospital of Orange County.
The drive gives us the opportunity for some fun at the Centers by decorating their own donation boxes.
We are inviting our teams, our Heroes and our prospective Heroes to donate. We are giving back to prospective patients who Donate with a special smile campaign.
Donations are accepted through the 16th so we have enough time to get the toys to Tustin for Dr Baker and Dr. Betita to deliver to CHOC by the 18th.
CHOC's Compassionate Care by Katie Holbrook (Tustin OM)
When my daughter was just three weeks old, she developed a fever late one night. We were exhausted, the way most new parents are, but something in me knew we couldn’t wait for the pediatrician to call us back. We headed straight to the hospital.
After several diagnostic tests—including a spinal tap—we still had no clear answers beyond “maybe it’s a virus.” The team decided she needed to be transported to CHOC Hospital. Nothing prepares you for the sight of your tiny baby on a stretcher, being rushed into an ambulance. It was one of the worst moments of my life.
When we arrived at CHOC, everything changed. We were immediately taken to the baby unit, where they began hooking her up to IVs and monitors. The relief I felt walking through those doors was overwhelming. We were met with such warmth, compassion, and reassurance. Every nurse, every staff member made us feel seen and supported. They didn’t just care for my daughter—they cared for me, too. At just three weeks postpartum, I was fragile in every sense, and they made sure I was resting, eating, and breathing through it all.
CHOC is an extraordinary place. In one of the most stressful and emotionally traumatic moments of our lives, they provided comfort, clarity, and genuine kindness. About a week later, Emily was well enough to come home. It was just a virus in the end, but we will forever be grateful for the exceptional care they gave our family.
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Thank you Katie for sharing this incredibly moving story. We strive to be like CHOC with our Heroes. Let's do our best to add Smiles to the faces of Children at CHOC!
Dr. Baker's Year End Message
Dr. Baker's Year End Message
Looking back on 2025, Dr. Baker reflects on the work we've done together and shares his excitement for the incredible work ahead. He also introduces our team to what mi-GPS is, and get's us excited for the Winter Wrap Party!
Celebrating Our GPS Center Anniversaries!
This month, we’re proud to celebrate another year of transforming lives at our Riverside and Palmdale GPS Centers. Thank you to our incredible doctors, clinical teams, and staff whose dedication continues to help patients smile with confidence again. Here’s to another year of changing lives—one smile at a time!
Riverside - December 8, 2022
Palmdale- December 4, 2024
Winter Wrap Party - December 12th!
Winter Wrap Party - December 12th!
The excitement is officially building for our 2025 Winter Wrap Party—and trust us, it’s going to be EPIC.
Get ready for:
✨ Great food
✨ Family & friends
✨ Photo booth fun
✨ Friendly competitions
✨ And of course… White Elephant! 🎁
If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s not too late—just let us know!
If you have RSVP’d, this is your reminder to bring that special gift for the exchange.
LOCATION: 📍 111 N Euclid St, Fullerton, CA 92832
TIME: 🕕 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
News RAC by Dr. Betita: December Reflection
As we close out the year, Dr. Betita encourages all of us to pause and reflect on what we want to build—both personally and professionally—in the year ahead. What habits will strengthen you? What goals will elevate your work, your health, and your relationships in 2026? December is the perfect time to align your intentions with the future you want to create.
Reminder Teams that Open Enrollment is coming.
Starting Dec 8th, watch your work & personal emails for a message from ADP.
If you missed it in your email, here are some highlights:
9 Medical Plans:
• 3 HMOs with Aetna
• 3 EPOs with Aetna
• 3 Plans with Kaiser
Voluntary Benefits
• Guardian PPO Dental Plan
• VSP Vision plan
• Metropolitan Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
401K Changes
• Moving from Vanguard to ADP 401k Enhanced
• Smooth transition process
• More investment options
THERE WILL BE COMPANY MEETINGS TO GET YOU UP TO SPEED ON THE CHOICES AND WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU.
PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR THAT VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Birthdays
Birthdays
December 03 Yesica Isabel Mosqueda
December 08 Dr. William Noh
December 09 Miriam Duenas
December 15 Omar Yassin
December 17 Natalia Strozynski
December 21 Angel Patel
December 26 Miranda Nassios
December 31 Danielle Briggs
Work Anniversaries
Garrett Hall 1 Year
Catalina Guzman 1 Year
Rosalie Hernandez 3 Years
Pam Finley 2 Years
New Team Members
New Team Members
Angel Patel Tustin
Angel Patel Tustin
Dr. Michael Henriksen Bakersfield
Dr. Michael Henriksen Bakersfield
Danielle Briggs Dana Point
Autumn Estrada Dana Point
Stephanie Gamboa Bakersfield
Megan Carillo Contact Center
Danielle Briggs Dana Point
Autumn Estrada Dana Point
Stephanie Gamboa Bakersfield
Megan Carillo Contact Center
Best Team Social Moments!
Best Team Social Moments!
If you missed it, hear from our Teams about Being Thankful!
Implant Partnerships on YouTube!
Implant Partnerships on YouTube!
Thank you to our Center teams for helping us capture every co-managed patient’s reveal to share with our Partner Doctors. These videos are an important part of strengthening our co-managed relationships and showcasing the life-changing outcomes we create together.
All reveal videos will be featured on the IP YouTube channel.
We also need your continued support in making sure video releases are signed for all IP patients. Dave will be partnering with each Center to help streamline this process and ensure everything runs smoothly.
Thank you again for your teamwork and dedication!
Rac Points!
Rac Points!
Contact Center: This month’s SHHERPA winner is Darrell Danque. Darrell is amazing and truly exemplifies Humility and Servant Leadership. He supports each of our agents to help book patients using text messages and emails. Darrell is calm under pressure and a great help to all of his teammates in the Contact Center.
Riverside: This month's SHERPA winner is Jen, for her Servant Leadership!
Reminder: January Annual KickOff/Summit
Reminder: January Annual KickOff/Summit
Join us on January 9th at the Riverside Convention Center for our 2025 Annual Kickoff/Summit. Please arrive by 7:00 AM as we begin a full day of vision, training, and alignment for the year ahead. We’ll wrap up at 3:00 PM. We look forward to launching 2025 together!
January 9th @ the Riverside Convention Center
3637 Fifth St
Riverside, CA 92501
Arrival: 7am
WrapUp: 3pm
HELP US!!! Marketing Request Form
Marketing can get buried with requests. We want to help and be able to prioritize and cost save.
If all teams who have a Marketing need can use the Request Form, we would greatly appreciate it.
Contact Center News
Contact Center News
We are excited to share that we have been pilot testing our new smile transformation program with patients in our Riverside office. We've seen a lot of interest from patients who want to preview what their new smile might look like before they come in for their consultation. We currently show them a small view of just their teeth and smile, and then when they arrive, they will see their entire face with their new smile. This is an amazing new tool, and our goal is to increase the number of patients who arrive for their consultation.
Corporate Staffers: Holiday Schedule
Corporate Staffers: Holiday Schedule
Just a friendly reminder for the Holiday Schedule: Corporate employees do not follow the Center Closure Schedule for the month of December. Corporate has the following dates off:
12/24 Christmas Eve
12/25 Christmas Day
1/1 New Years Day
Any additional time off requests must go through your manager and be updated in Rippling after approval.
The Contact Center has a different schedule so please see inquire with Liz, Contact Center Manager.
Favorite Patient Story:
Favorite Patient Story:
Min Zhang was a same-day start. She called in with many questions and concerns. We talked for a long time about the MiGPS system, which truly peaked her interest. She had the goal of getting treatment done by November 25th. She had a consult scheduled with another dental office in the afternoon, but I scheduled her with us within the hour so she saw us first. She canceled her other consult and was a same-day start in Reseda.
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