health & fitness profiles
Allen Family Dental
Dr. Lina Lizard 1420 W. Exchange Pkwy., Suite 170 • Allen 469.342.6644 • www.allentexascosmeticdentist.com Dr. Lina Lizardi graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2007, and from the University of Santo Tomas de Aquino in Colombia in 1994. She has been practicing dentistry since 1995. Dr. Lizardi lives in Allen with her husband Rafael and her two children, Alex and Sofia. She is actively involved with her children’s education and sports activities. She is also active in the Allen community, both at a personal and professional level. Dr. Lizardi is a member of the Allen Chamber of Commerce and an Allen sports activity sponsor. Dr. Lizardi and her team recognize that many patients come to the practice with previous negative experiences. She and her staff are committed to spending extra time helping patients feel comfortable and understand their treatment options. They offer a beautiful and comfortable office with state-of-the-art technology to provide the best possible comprehensive dental care. The Allen Family Dental team has created an environment where patients receive personalized attention. From your very first phone call, Dr. Lizardi wants you to know that you have her undivided attention. Dr. Lizardi is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Texas Dental Association (TDA), the Dallas County Dental Society (DCDS) and the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA). She keeps abreast of new techniques in general and cosmetic dentistry through continuing education seminars and conferences. “This practice is the fulfillment of my dream to provide high quality dentistry to families in my community. My staff and I want to treat your family as part of ours. Experience the difference for yourself.”
Premier Foot and Ankle
8080 Hwy. 121, Suite 200 • McKinney • 6309 Preston Road, Suite 1200 • Plano 972.424.8999 • www.premierfoot.com Dr. Jaryl Korpinen of Premier Foot and Ankle offers the newest technologies for the treatment of foot and heel pain. Podiatherm is a non-surgical, insurance approved treatment using radiofrequency to cure heel pain as well as pain in the ball of the foot called Morton’s neuroma. The EPAT is a non-invasive in-office treatment to heal conditions such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendonitis. Although Dr. Korpinen was surgically trained at the Harris County Surgical Residency, he has invested in these new, conservative technologies for better solutions for foot pain without the need for surgery. As a former college basketball player, Dr. Korpinen has a special interest in sports medicine and works closely with various running clubs, triathlon clubs and races. Dr. Korpinen has been recognized by his peers as a D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County. Premier Foot and Ankle also has on-site x-ray, diagnostic ultrasound, treatments for neuropathy and vascular testing for diabetics. New technology for the treatment of toenail fungus is now available as well. Please call for an appointment or more information.
Ponder-Terry, Orthodontics/Stacy Ponder-Terry, DMD, MS
1505 W. McDermott Drive #145 • Allen • 214.736.3705 • www.ponderterryortho.com Dr. Terry is a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Millsaps College and completed her dental school training at the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry where she finished at the top of her class. It was there where Dr. Terry made history, becoming the first African American female in the school’s history to become accepted into an orthodontic specialty program. She completed her specialty training at one of the country’s top orthodontic programs—the University of Michigan. During her residency, Dr. Terry was named a Charley Schultz Resident Scholar for her distinguished thesis research project on External Root Resorption. Dr. Terry’s work was recently published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. A past orthodontic patient herself, Dr. Terry is committed to providing the best patient care possible. Dr. Terry closely listens to her patient’s concerns to develop an individualized treatment plan. She currently lives in Allen with her husband, Ryan, and their shih tzu, Gracey. Keeping busy when not working with her patients, Dr. Terry enjoys step aerobics, running, attending her patients’ extracurricular events and spending time with her family and friends. Allen Image | August 2014
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