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On November 19, 2010, Orthodontic Specialists of Florida hosted the company's annualDoctors Meeting in which all of OSOF"s partner and associate doctors. Exciting guest speakers from Invisalign and Ortho Technology representatives educated the OSOF team on the latest advancements and developments on the newest products in the orthodontic industry.

Orthodontic Specialists of Florida stays on the cutting edge of new industry trends and our mission is to provide State-Of-The-Art orthodontic care to our patients and community.

Orthodontic Specialists of Florida has teamed up Treats for Troops to Send Holiday Cheer Overseas

Orthodontic Specialists of Florida is asking you to spread some cheer with two ways to get involved:

1. Drop off cards or items to one of their 13 Tampa Bay locations and as a thank you, new patients will receive a coupon for $500 off Orthodontic Treatment.* (See below for the list of locations)

   Bradenton	Brandon
   Largo	New Port Richey
   Lakeland	New Tampa
   North Tampa	Plant City
   Safety Harbor / Clearwater	South Tampa
   Spring Hill	St. Petersburg
   Winter Haven

2. Send an online "Holiday Message" and as a thank you, new patients will receive a coupon for $250 off Orthodontic Treatment via email.* Log on to http://www.abcactionnews.com/treatsfortroops, click on the 'Submission' tab, fill out the form and click 'Submit'.

Anything that you need and enjoy on a daily basis, our deployed troops need as well! Some examples include: holiday greeting cards, non-perishable food, body lotion, deodorant, sunscreen, lip balm, body wash, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brushes, mouth wash, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, soap, hotel size items, board and card games, etc.

*Some exclusions apply. Available to Tampa Bay area locations only.

On Saturday, October 2, 2010 Orthodontic Specialists of Florida teamed up with the Mendez Foundation and other community partners to participate in the 25th Annual Too Good for Drugs & Violence Walk & Kidfest 2010. Kidfest is a fun-filled celebration of living healthy, drug-free lives with interactive kid-friendly activities, a few surprises and many give-aways for the whole family. This event was hosted at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in beautiful Tampa, Florida to kick off the start to Red Ribbon Week to promote drug prevention in our communities. All Kidfest participants also got free admission to MOSI for the day.

This family-friendly FREE event featured a banner contest, a one-mile walk and an afternoon full of fun and excitement. Orthodontic Specialists of Florida team members Jennifer, Sarah, Melody and Letti geared up for the event by educating parents and kids about the benefits of BRACES! Our team members explained the differences in the types of braces and the unique services Orthodontic Specialists of Florida offers. Orthodontic Specialists of Florida held a FREE raffle for $150 Oral Care Prize give-away for one lucky participant! Letti, from our Plant City location, offered FREE Face Painting services to most of the Kidfest participants. Orthodontic Specialists of Florida looks forward to teaming up with the Mendez Foundation again next year for this great event.

Dr. Matthew Baker of Orthodontic Specialists of Florida's Port Charlotte office, was arrested on behalf of MDA's "Lock Up" event on August 11, 2010. Dr. Baker, along with other local business and community leaders volunteered to be MDA's "Jailbirds" for the day to benefit this unique community-wide event to help raise money for Jerry's Kids. "PLEASE HELP BAIL ME OUT… or the Port Charlotte residents will be in braces FOREVER! Your donation is my key to freedom!," stated Dr. Baker. He and his fellow "Jailbirds" around the Port Charlotte community helped to raise nearly $57,000 to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The funds Dr. Baker helped the MDA to raise, will provide vital services such as:

• MDA Summer Camp – A magical week of fun and independence
• Outpatient Clinics – Families see the top specialists for their disease
• Equipment Assistance – Help obtaining and repairing vital medical equipment
• Support Groups – Families and the people MDA serves sharing and caring together
• Research – Hope for the future

MDA "Lock Up" events are a fun way to raise vital funds for the battle against neuromuscular diseases. Donations to MDA provide help and hope in many ways. Visit mda.org for information on how MDA makes a difference to people around the country and in your community. Orthodontic Specialists of Florida and Dr. Matthew Baker were PROUD to participate in the fundraising "Lock Up" event for Jerry's Kids and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The Port Charlotte Town Center hosted it's 'Health & Fitness Expo' in January 2010. Orthodontic Specialists of Florida attended the event and educated the public on dental health and the benefits of orthodontic treatment. Orthodontic Specialists of Florida's Port Charlotte Team had the opportunity to join other businesses and organizations around the area to encourage physical fitness and healthy living to the community.

It's true. Staff members Toni Hysong and Trixy Buckmaster were arrested on July 31, 2009, guilty of having big hearts when it comes to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Both Toni and Trixy (representing the Mandarin, Fleming Island and Palatka offices) successfully completed jail time in order to raise $500 during The MDA Lockup Event – enough to pay for a child's wheel chair repairs for an entire year. And the MDA isn't the only one taking notice of their “good behavior.”

The famous Jerry Lewis Telethon, slated for Labor Day weekend, will be mentioning Orthodontic Specialists of Florida for its charitable work thanks to everyone's generous donation to the cause. Be sure to watch it!

A big thanks goes out to all who contributed to making this event a success for the kids. This was just one more example of how staff members at Orthodontic Specialists of Florida help the community to benefit children. Toni and Trixy say they hope to participate in the event again, citing how rewarding and unforgettable the experience was. Maybe hard time isn’t so hard after all. Way to go team!

On Feb. 15, 2009, Orthodontic Specialists of Florida participated in the National Breast Cancer Half Marathon in Jacksonville, Florida. Created by Donna Deegan, a three time breast cancer survivor, this race is the only U.S. Marathon dedicated solely to raising funds to end breast cancer.

Kapley’s Cancer Fighters, the orthodontic group team, ran with 6000 people from all over the world through the unique beach communities of Jacksonville, Neptune, and Atlantic Beaches. The course was almost 14 miles long and included 2.5 miles along the beautiful Florida coastline. Kapley’s Cancer Fighters completed the race in less than 4 hours with supporters lining the streets to cheer for the runners.

The National Breast Cancer Half Marathon raised over $800,000 during the 2008 race and hopes to surpass that goal this year. Orthodontic Specialists of Florida plan to continue helping breast cancer charities in support of their co-worker Sabrina who was diagnosed in 2008.

On Feb. 14, 2009, Orthodontic Specialists of Florida sponsored the “Walk for the One You Love” 5K walk at Riverside Park in Vero Beach, Florida. This event was created by the Kelly Family as a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Awareness Campaign in memory of their daughter Shannon.

OSOF proudly supported this worthy cause as a top level sponsor. The Vero Beach staff of Orthodontic Specialists of Florida walked with several hundred other supporters from the community. All proceeds from the walk will support educating teachers and medical professionals in Indian River County on the signs of Type 1 Diabetes and how to treat it in addition to holding educational seminars in the future.

For more information about Juvenile Diabetes, please visit www.jdrf.org.

Tampa, FL (October 27) — Orthodontic Specialists of Florida recently felt the unfortunate realistic jolt that one feels when a family member is diagnosed with breast cancer. One of its own family members, Sabrina, was recently diagnosed and had to undergo a mastectomy for cancer that was found in her right breast.

Sabrina, 38, has been working for Dr. Shoopak since she was 18 years old. She is the clinical supervisor of his Safety Harbor and Spring Hill offices.

“To say the news was shocking would be a sincere understatement” said Dr. Shoopak. Coincidentally the Susan G. Komen foundation was planning a "Race for the Cure" awareness program on October 4th, 2008 just two weeks following Sabrina's surgery. Dr. Shoopak and over 30 of his staff members from offices throughout Tampa Bay, got together and decided to participate in this run in support of Sabrina. They fashioned banners, shirts and even decorated a port-o-potty to show their support. They coined the phrase "Shoo's crew for Sab" which they proudly flaunted on their shirts and banners. Their efforts were not only well received by the foundation but Sabrina was extremely appreciative for everyone's efforts.

Sabrina is recovering well and hopes to be back at work in no time.

Orthodontic Specialists of Florida is a group of offices throughout the state of Florida providing state-of-the-art orthodontic care for children and adults. Dr. Alan Shoopak has been practicing orthodontics in Florida for over 20 years. All of the practices are neighborhood offices that have convenient hours and focus on personal and professional patient care.

Click here to make a contribution in the Race for the Cure