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.

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.