Dr. Chad Sears and Dr. Mary Cooke of Cooke Orthodontics and there to provide a secluded environment for special-needs patients who can be bothered by nearby noises/activity. Bathrooms, hallways, x-ray station and treatment areas are all handicapped-accessible. Dr. cooke grew up just over the hill, in Sonoma, and her healthcare career began with an after school job at Sonoma Valley Hospital. “I knew very early in my education that I wanted to be an orthodontist, because it became obvious to me that the one place that I always felt acknowledged and cared for was at my orthodontic office. It was colorful, friendly and happy,” she said. “I strive to bring that same feeling to my office and my patients.” She graduated from UcLA’s School of Dentistry and continued on to specialize in orthodontics at the University of california, San Francisco, and then obtained a masters degree in oral and craniofacial Sciences. “Being “Msaidofinstead of“odoctor’s office, the officelike they’re gary has brought aItbeenthrough my jobintome.life, mymythe local schoolsika. mary.by gembracedhusband,step-daughter,tobeenmetbackI’vealsoImygivingforthatladyenjoyedpleasureahaveyoungsuchreturnwasinbeautifulhasandorganizations.community,orthodontistantheandalikeintentional,”feelsisfeelthisandtheysaythatpatientscommenturapatientsooke. courDr.anyhome visiting family and catching up with friends, not going to an appointment!” And in January 2010, we were blessed with a son, wayne. orthodontics That is evident immediately as one enters the office: The reception area has combined my love for children and adults into a very rewarding and is huge, and entire families are encouraged to come to appointments. A enjoyable life pursuit.” cappuccino/coffee machine and fresh fruit are available every day, and Since 2010 Dr. chad Sears has been working as an associate at cooke the cyber café entertains three-year-olds to ninety-three-year-olds while orthodontics. He was raised on a farm in rural Illinois with his parents and they wait. canvas photos of patients, which are like kids’ trophies to the younger sister until he left for college at the University of Illinois, Urbana- staff, adorn the walls. “we love being surrounded by our patients, and are champaign. It was the hours of work alone in a molecular biology lab at U of I involved in their lives outside the office, too. our team will often attend that made him realize he wanted to pursue a more “social” career. events that our patients invite us to be involved in,” said Dr. cooke. “we During a summer research internship at the national Institute of Dental like to sponsor school sports teams and individuals who excel in other Research in Bethesda, maryland studying facial development, Dr. Sears interests outside school— dance teams, musicians, writers, car racing.” first considered orthodontics as a possible specialization. After leaving Dr. cooke pointed out their new treatment bay, which has privacy walls the midwest for dental school at the Harvard School of Dental medicine in to make treatment discussions more private, while still maintaining an open Boston, he decided that orthodontics was definitely his passion. He was feel. “we have comfortable seating at each chair to encourage parents/ thrilled to be accepted to the graduate orthodontic program at the University family members to come back at each appointment so both my associate, of california, San Francisco where Dr. cooke and he met during residency Dr. chad Sears, and I can talk to them about treatment progress at every and worked together as leaders of their respective classes. During his visit. clinicians can interact with the entire family during each appointment. residency at UcSF, Dr. Sears served as chief Resident of the program, won Parents never have to ask their kids, “what did they do today?” when parents a national research award from the American Association of orthodontists, are unable to attend appointments, we can email them directly all the details and has now earned the title of Diplomate from the American Board of of the appointment from the digital chart before their child even leaves the orthodontics. seat.” The new facility has a private treatment room so the nearly-fifty percent cooke orthodontics staff invites you stop by their new facility at adult patient population can enjoy the privacy not afforded by the typical 3392 Solano Avenue, napa • www.cookeortho.com “open bay” orthodontic office design. This room is also wheelchair accesible, AdVeRToRIAL FeATURe N O V E M B E R / D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 47
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