After eight years of treating orthodontic patients with lingual braces, Dr. Ken Danyluk brings patients in Ahwatukee a more inconspicuous option.

Dr. Chris Woolaver

Team Orthodontics and Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry have joined forces to open a new location offering coordinated, one-stop pediatric and orthodontic care for patients 18 months to 18 years old. The new location, opening Sept. 15, will be in the San Tan Village mall in Gilbert. Dr. Ken Danyluk of Team Orthodontics and Dr. John Culp of Jungle Roots both operate separate Ahwatukee practices and will continue to do so after opening the San Tan Village location.

Team Orthodontics and Jungle Roots Children’s Dentistry have joined forces to open a new location offering coordinated, one-stop pediatric and orthodontic care for patients 18 months to 18 years old. The new location, opening Sept. 15, will be in the San Tan Village mall in Gilbert. Dr. Ken Danyluk of Team Orthodontics and Dr. John Culp of Jungle Roots both operate separate Ahwatukee practices and will continue to do so after opening the San Tan Village location.

At one point or another, most children, and even adults, make monthly trips to the orthodontist. It's no doubt that people not only choose their orthodontist because of their exceptional dental skills, but because of their stellar customer service.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA is hosting a Trunk or Treat event this Friday. The parking lot will be full of cars with decorated trunks, celebrating Halloween early.

Samantha Keene Anderson, 13, has been selected as state finalist for Miss Arizona Jr. Teen. The National American Miss Pageant will take place July 17 and 18 at the Doubletree Resort in Scottsdale.  The winner will receive $1,000 cash and will compete in the national pageant in California.

Samantha Keene Anderson, 13, has been selected as state finalist for Miss Arizona Jr. Teen. The National American Miss Pageant will take place July 17 and 18 at the Doubletree Resort in Scottsdale.  The winner will receive $1,000 cash and will compete in the national pageant in California.

1st place: Woolaver Clearsmiles (Dr. Chris Woolaver)

1st place Dr. Ken Danyluk, D.M.D. (Team Orthodontics)4350 E. Ray Road, Building 4, Suite 121(480) 759-3333www.teamorthodontics.com

La Leche League meets 1st Thursdays

Black Friday Botox Extravaganza

Celebrity Martini Mixer moves to fall

Free seminar on heart-healthy eating

[Question] ||| "Do I need a referral from my general dentist to see an Orthodontist for treatment?"

[Question] ||| "Do I really need to wear retainers after orthodontic treatment?"

[Question] ||| "Can adults have orthodontic orthodontic treatment?"

The Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA received a significant boost in funding for the upcoming teen center from a local resident and business owner.