Olympic fever has taken hold of our office as the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games are finally here. We are all excited to cheer for our Canadian athletes as they go for gold. Go Canada Go!

February is Heart Month and we are not just talking about Valentine's Day! If your recent new year’s resolution involved a healthier lifestyle than you will find heart related health tips and learn more about Heart Month here.

Recent studies have shown considerable links between heart disease and oral health. If you are overdue for an appointment give us a call today or click here to request an appointment.

Have a safe and healthy February,

Dr. Larry Podolsky, Dr. Howard Rosen and staff.

News and Events! Welcome Dr. Farnaz Mirmohammadali! Dr. Rosen and Dr. Podolsky are excited to introduce Dr. Farnaz Mirmohammadali as the newest member of Dentistry on Greenlane. Dr. Mir is a graduate of the University of Toronto program for International Dentists. She has over 23 years of experience as a dentist in Iran and Toronto. She is a member of the Canadian Dental Association and the Ontario Dental Association. Dr. Mir is fluent in Persian, English and German. Please welcome her to our office. This month we would like to invite you to rate your experience at Dentistry on Greenlane. Click here to rate Dr. Rosen and here to rate Dr. Podolsky. Thank you for your feedback!

The Importance of Regular Dental Examinations Why does your dentist want to schedule another appointment with you so soon - even if today's oral examination was perfect? Regular dental visits are essential to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. For maximum benefit, a good home care regimen must be supplemented with an examination at least every six months. Depending on the status of your oral health, your dentist may recommend more frequent visits. Click here to learn more about the importance of regular dental visits!

Flag Day in Canada February 15 is Flag Day in Canada. The flag as we know it today has been the official flag of our nation since it was passed and raised by parliament in 1965. It was designed by George F.G. Stanley and was inspired by the Royal Military College of Canada’s flag. The need for a new flag was a source of hot debate as early as 1925 in Canadian history. Before the current flag Canada flew the Royal Union Flag of the Great Britain, which you will notice is still incorporated in Ontario’s and other provincial flags. The use of a maple leaf a symbol in Canadian history can be dated back as far as 1700. As for the colours, red and white were designated as Canada's official colours by King George V in 1921, while the pattern of red white red had been used as early as 1899 in General Service Medals issued by Queen Victoria. The Canadian Flag is a source of pride and unity for our citizens and is respected worldwide. Did you know? A person who studies flags is called a Vexillologist. Many Vexillologists argue that the Canadian flag is one of the most beautiful based on its simplicity and use of few colours.