The Reach the Beach Relay is a 200+ mile with the purpose of raising funds for Alzheimer research. Hiller Orthodontics was proud to sponsor this team as it took incredible determination and commitment to finish such a long race.

The Reach the Beach Relay adventure began in Franconia Notch State Park at Cannon Mountain Ski Area, not far from our Conway office and concluding on the Atlantic Ocean at Hampton Beach State Park.

Many families may not be aware, but October has quietly become a month of healthy awareness. Millions rally behind Breast Cancer Awareness efforts each October but known to fewer people is that October is also National Orthodontic Health Month. Members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) typically utilize this time to conduct activities that educate the public about proper oral hygiene and the preservation of a child’s orthodontic treatment during Halloween.

Striving to be anything but “typical”, Dr. Dennis Hiller and the team at Hiller Orthodontics have lead a multi-community candy drive come to be known as “Treats for Troops. Treats for Troops was created six years ago as a means to engage communities in orthodontic friendly, healthy food choices while providing something special for troops stationed both locally and abroad. Dr. Hiller feels that Treats for Troops is a real win-win situation.  “Our patients and friends can limit their intake of excessive sweets and our troops will know we are still thinking of them.  We are thrilled we can lift their spirits.”

Hiller Orthodontics has conducted the “Treats for Troops” program for over six years. With the unanimous support of northern communities like Laconia, Conway, Littleton, Plymouth, Berlin, Wolfeboro and St. Johnsbury, over 3,000 lbs. of candy have been redistributed. Last year alone more than 500 lbs. of candy was collected and redistributed. This year’s community efforts include collection bins at several local schools including Lancaster, Whitefield, Gorham, Berlin, Conway and Laconia. If you or your school would like to be a part of the Treats-for-Troops campaign or are looking for your nearest collection bin, please contact us at Hiller Orthodontics at 1-888-HILLER2.

Dr. Dennis Hiller and the Hiller Orthodontics  team have successfully concluded the clinic's first-ever iPad Giveaway contest. This groundbreaking iPad giveaway was not isolated to Dr. Hiller's patients or to his primary clinic locations in Laconia, Conway or Littleton. Rather, eligibility for entry was expanded to all living in New Hampshire and Vermont.  What made this contest special was that it was intended specifically to engage our patients, their friends and their families. Entry rules and marketing for this contest were all done by word of mouth using Facebook as the forum of choice for publishing the event.  Seeing so many people participate in such a short time really helped us to realize just how many kids and families we've helped over the years. 

Congratulations to Hillary on being the first and this year's 2011 iPad Contest winner!

The 2011 Smilemaker award was once again received and given with great pride. This year the award was granted to Lin-Wood High School's Liz Teltely. Competition was stiff this year, a great sign that New Hampshire and Vermont are producing young students of great character.

Over the years the Smilemaker Scholarship has grown both in its size and its geographic reach. First beginning in Conway, the eligibility of this award now reaches into Laconia, Littleton, Plymouth, Berlin, St. Johnsbury Vermont and to the school districts in between. We can't wait to see how 2012 prospects respond and what level of service they will extend to their communities. Everyone will win for sure!

(Photos: Denise Clermont, of Hiller Orthodontics, presenting the Smilemaker Scholarship to Liz Teltely from Lin-Wood High school.)

To us, referrals are both a learned skill and an art. Many recognize the high value that Dr. Hiller has always placed on education. Hiller Orthodontics values one thing on nearly equal terms to education, and that is the professional respect we are honored with each time we receive a referral from a local dental practice. To thank referring dentists and to encourage further good will amongst community practices, Dr. Hiller is extending a personal invitation to dentists to attend the NESO 2011 convention in Boston. This year’s theme: “Working Better...Together” Referring dentists from Laconia New Hampshire all the way to St. Johnsbury Vermont are welcome!

The event is November 10th-13th at the Boston Marriott and is The Northeastern Society of Orthodontists’ first interdisciplinary lecture series for orthodontists, their referrers and staff. For more information, referring dentists and hygienists are encouraged to download the brochure, RSVP  or contact us  for more information.

Dr. Dennis Hiller has alway kept a watchful eye on the achievements of his patients. He has also committed himself to consistent contributions within the New Hampshire and Vermont communities he serves. The SmileMaker Endowment Fund, now in its 14th year, has become a local tradition and provides an opportunity to one special individual who has demonstrated a commitment to civic service and goodwill towards others.

The Smilemaker Endowment Fund was established by Dr. Hiller in 1997 to support and recognize a young individual who, through community service, “put a smile on someone’s face”.  The endowment began as a $500 award but has grown in scope significantly since then. Now a $1,000 endowment, this award has been used as a scholarship for college, vocational school, or may be directed to any charity the recipient chooses.  It is administered by the Dollars for Scholars organization, another of Dr. Hiller’s community passions and the recipient receives all the benefits this organization provides as well.
The application deadline for the 2011 SmileMaker Endowment was April 15th. Stay tuned for press releases and blogs about this year’s winner and a checkup on previous years winners.

Contact your local Hiller Orthodontics office if you have any questions or need more information regarding the 2012 SmileMaker Endowment.

Don't miss this!  Candy collection is November 1-4!

Join us in supporting our local troops by donating some of your Halloween candy.  Avoid the treats that play tricks on your teeth while doing something special for our troops.  Just drop your candy in the collection at your local school.  If your school does not have a collection bin, stop by Hiller Orthodontics.  We will send the treats overseas to our troops!

Collection dates:

November 1-4, 2010