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23 · Thursday, March 25, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Advertorials The Haberdashers Bead Boutique is relocating The Haberdashers Bead Boutique is excited to announce that they are moving on Thursday, April 1st, to a bigger and brighter location at 1290 Speers Rd., Unit# 6. This new space will allow for more light and is sure to inspire the creative crowds that love to bead. Beaders of all ages are invited to drop in and create their very own beaded treasures. Choose your beads, create your piece, and we take care of the finishing. We also carry the components to make bookmarks, keychains, backpack and zipper pulls and even cellphone clips!! Having problems deciding on that perfect gift for mom this Mother's Day? The Haberdashers has just what you are looking for ­ The Mother's Bracelet. Comprised of sterling silver letters, beads and Swarovski crystals, it's obvious why this is our most popular custom design. Can't come to us? No problem ­ The Haberdashers is mobile! We will come to your home or school and have everyone beading wonderful gifts in no time. Ask about our own special rosary design that can be completed in less than ten minutes! Whether it is a specific bead or just for fun, The Haberdashers Bead Boutique has everything you need to BEAD HAPPY!! For more information about The Haberdashers Bead Boutique call 905-3371715 or visit www.thehaberdashers.com Child-sized dentistry By Jane Muller The tooth fairy would likely want to spend some time in the special children's room at Pathways Dental Centre. It's a magical place where everything is child-sized and the young patients get to play dentist. Actually, the magic is in the child `s dental support team who educate the children. These health care professionals are trained to guide children through challenging events like undergoing cancer treatments and surgeries. They use their skills to help children go through dental treatments without experiencing anxiety. "A fundamental goal of our dental practice is that no child will ever grow up to be a phobic adult," explains Dr. Walter Heidary of Pathways. He works with adults who are still struggling with the aftereffects of negative encounters with dentistry. His award-winning, child-centred approach is aimed at teaching children to look at dentistry "in a positive way". They learn in a room where everything is at their level from desktops to chairs to the actual dental chair. Children use a microscope and play the part of the dentist with large puppets acting as patients. The puppets have lifelike teeth that the children examine with real dentistry tools and brush with a giant-size toothbrush. Dr. Heidary says this approach shows the child that dentistry is gentle. "They understand the sights, the sounds and the tastes and the smells that dentistry has so the the journey toward that outcome requires an active participation level of the children ­ that's healthy!" In some situations a child may be too young or the dentistry too extensive to allow for their participation. The treatments could require the use of sedation, which is another way of avoiding a negative emotional impact, the dentist explains. His practice utilizes a similar approach with anxious adults. In fact dealing with adults who have a phobia related to dentistry has been "a revelation" that helped to bring about Pathway Dental Centre's children's program. To find out more about what Pathways Dental Centre has to offer, go to the website at www.desiredsmiles.com or check out the informative videos at www.dailywebtv.com where you can learn something every day. BEAD BOUTIQUE child is prepared for that unknown encounter," Dr. Heidary suggests. The dental team leads the child through the interactive experience, ideally with the child's parent involved as well. According to Dr. Heidary, the "three-way synergy" between the team, the child and the parent contributes to the success of the program. "My commitment is to have an excellent dental experience when it's all finished but IS RELOCATING TO 1290 Speers Rd. Unit #6 Oakville, April 1st, 2010 · Children's Birthday Parties · Semi Precious Stones · Sterling Silver · Swarovski Crystals · Charms · Jewellery Repairs · Tools & Findings · Workshops · Make & Take · Pendants www.thehaberdashers.com 905.337.1715 40 th Auction Date ­ April 10, 2010 Admission $25 in advance or $30 at the door Free Preview Dates Thursday, April 8, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 9, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Over 1200 original works of art including paintings, pastels, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture, pottery, glass, fibre, jewellery and more.... Dundas Valley School of Art 21 Ogilvie St., Dundas, L9H 2S1 (905) 628-6357 www.dvsa.ca