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Coronavirus Update

March 15, 2020

At Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics, we value your dental and physical health. OSHA sets guidelines that the dental industry follows to properly clean surface areas and reusable equipment. Our office takes these guidelines seriously and holds our standards to the highest level. Our offices will be open next week, March 16 – 20th. However, if…

Brushing + Braces

November 15, 2019

Now that you have braces, the best thing you can do to maintain healthy teeth is continue brushing three times daily and sticking to a routine of visiting your dentist for cleanings every six months. At every appointment with Hughes & Cozad Orthodontics, our patients receive a score from one to five on how…

Our Patient Emergency Line

September 6, 2019

You’re having a fun night out with family and friends when all of a sudden a chicken nugget gets stuck up under your expander. You’ve tried everything and it’s just not coming out. You start freaking out a little because it’s uncomfortable and you begin to think you’ll have nugget breath forever. What do you…

Back to School with Braces

August 12, 2019

It’s that time of year when backpacks once again see the light of day and alarm clocks get set way earlier than we remember them being the year before! It’s time to start another year of school! While gathering all of the necessary supplies for class, make sure to include the following items to be…

It’s Owl About You, Jeneffer!

August 9, 2019

Today we have the pleasure of sharing about Jeneffer, one of our fabulous Orthodontic Assistants! Jeneffer has been a part of the Hughes & Cozad Orthodontic team since 2017. She joined our team fresh out of Dental Assisting school and started as a Records Technician. She has since been promoted to running her own chair.…

Lion King Patient Appreciation Day!

July 28, 2019

Our second appreciation day of 2019 was a huge success in large part to all of you who came to celebrate with us! Thank you for sharing your morning watching Lion King with us! We love seeing your smiling faces in the morning waiting to get into the theater! We also want to thank our…

It’s Owl About You Rebecca!

June 21, 2019

Today we shine our employee spotlight onto our wonderful Orthodontic Assistant, Rebecca!Rebecca joined the Hughes & Cozad Orthodontic family in 2009. She was the sixth assistant hired at the time! Rebecca has seen the practice grow in leaps and bounds since joining. “The greatest thing about the office for me,” Rebecca shares, “is the long…

Secret Life of Pets 2 Patient Appreciation Day!

June 19, 2019

Our first Patient Appreciation Day of 2019 was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed watching Secret Life of Pets 2 with us!Dr. Hughes and Dr. Cozad were ready to hang out with Max, Gidget, Duke, Snoball and the gang! One of our most favorite parts of the day is being…

Summer Foods Perfect for Braces

June 14, 2019

Who else is excited that summer is here?! Here’s a list of delicious summer foods that are perfect for eating with braces: Soft breads and cheeses Barbecued meats that are soft and tender off the bone. Avoid tough meats. Corn sliced off of the cob. We recommend using a knife or this fun tool…

We Love Our Staff!

June 10, 2019

Last week we kicked off summer and did it up right by celebrating our staff with fun little treats each day!A little sparkle for our ladies who shine bright when serving our patients! A little breakfast treat to get their day started off right! Every day our staff do their best to encourage each other…