Sedation Dentistry Comes to Wilsonville
Sleep through your treatment!
By Peter Murphy, Contributing Writer
Photos by Carly Carpenter
Going to the dentist has always been good for you, but now it’s even better — because now you and your loved ones can sleep through the procedure and wake up with a healthier smile. Wilsonville is the new home of Serenity Sleep Dentistry (an extension practice of Wilsonville Dental Group), but don’t let the “newness” mislead you — the dental team there has been operating in Wilsonville and employing their sleep technique for 30-plus years.
Drs. Thomas and Terrence Clark are moving their surging sleep dentistry profession into an entirely new multi-suite dental facility, where they’ll be catering to patients suffering from dental anxiety, prohibitive medical challenges, gag reflexes, and more. The new suites feature a 2,000-square-foot space with
two surgical rooms that are outfitted with the latest top-of-the-line Adec dental equipment. (Adec is a local company based in Newberg.) They employ the latest technology, including digital intraoral impressions (no more goopy faced impressions!), 3D printers for in-house fabrication of dental devices, and cone beam CT that allows a 3D digital view of all your intraoral structures. Despite all the impressive tech, not to be missed is the friendly and caring staff who will treat
“[Sedation] helps make dentistry more enjoyable for people who might be fearful.” — DR. TOM CLARK
you like dear friends and loved ones, especially for those who have a difficult time in dental offices.
“For some patients,” says Dr. Tom, “Having the option to sleep through visits helps people get the smiles they always wanted and never thought were possible. We can even usually accomplish this in one visit.”
Searching for “sleep dentistry” services generally returns a list of “twilight sedation” providers who administer medications to help you become relaxed but do not in fact put you all the way to sleep. Although twilight sedation works for some, what makes Serenity Sleep Dentistry stand out is their use of a board-certified dental anesthesiologist, who administers general anesthesia with the utmost care and the same safety standards administered in a hospital setting. Patients are completely asleep with no memory of their procedure.
The family dentistry business goes back to 1987, when Dr. Terrence Clark began treating patients from there and other nearby communities. Dr. Thomas Clark, his son, joined the team in 2013. Since then they’ve seen the demand for sleep dentistry take a big jump and they decided to move that part of their practice into a state-of-the-art building next door.
“We’ve been performing sleep dentistry for a while,” says Dr. Tom. “And the best part of it is helping people who have
had terrible experiences find hope. Seeing people smile confidently again makes it all worth it.”
From a patient’s perspective, Wilsonville Dental sleep dentistry meets their unique needs. Here’s what Angie W. has to say about her personal experience. “I struggle with medical phobia, PTSD and POTS. These conditions make it very difficult to have any kind dental work done without severe anxiety and/or a panic attack. Thankfully Dr. Clark offers sedation dentistry. I highly recommend anyone who struggles with anxiety or fear at the dentist to consider Dr. Tom and to use his sedation dentistry options. I have been able to have all my dental needs met for a healthier mouth.”
Parents of children with special needs can have a terrible time finding a provider who can care for their children
without having to resort to expensive hospital-based care. The mother of another long-time patient, Wanda K., describes her experience like this. “I am
the mother of a developmentally delayed daughter who, without this service, could not receive dental care. One thing I really appreciate is that they can schedule all work needing to be done in one appointment. This is such a plus for my daughter. Wilsonville Dental really has a heart for special needs patients and treats them with the utmost dignity and respect.”
Drs. Tom and Terrence Clark have been getting the job done for their dental patients at Wilsonville Dental for decades, and it turns out that what is old for them — sleep dentistry — is new again for them and their patients, too!
Serenity Sleep Dentistry is located at 29292 S.W. Town Center Loop E., Ste. B in Wilsonville. Visit their website at serenitysleepdentistry.com or give them a call (503) 974-0500 to schedule an appointment today!
Bloomin’ Good Time
Dahlias Festival a colorful community event
By Kelly Romo, Contributing Writer
Photos by Jen Blair Photography & Natalie Kristeen Photography
Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of nature at the annual Dahlia Festival hosted by Swan Island Dahlias. This beloved event, featuring over 370 dahlia varieties, transforms the picturesque fields of Canby into a kaleidoscope of color and beauty. From early August to late September, visitors are invited to explore the stunning display gardens, stroll through expansive flower fields and partake in a variety of engaging activities on Wednesdays through Sundays. With free admission, live music, local food carts and a unique gift shop, the Dahlia Festival offers an unforgettable experience for all ages. Join them for a day of floral enchantment, community and joy as you celebrate the splendor of dahlias in full bloom.
favorites. Look out for creatively named varieties like “Petal Faster,” “Tutu Much” and the striking red and yellow “Incrediball.” Each name adds a touch of whimsy to the vibrant blooms.
This year’s festival introduces the new, expanded gift shop offering a range of local goods, from soaps and lotions to cookbooks and canned foods. Visitors can also find unique items for pets, gardening and babies, making it a specialty shop worth exploring.
Hybridizing new dahlia varieties is a meticulous process at Swan Island. They let bees handle initial cross-pollination and then select seed pods from preferred varieties. Each year, they cultivate 15,000 seedlings, gradually narrowing them down to five to fifteen new varieties introduced annually. The selection criteria include long stems, flower quality, and uniqueness. With over 370 dahlia varieties on display, festivalgoers can discover new
Local vendors and musicians play a significant role in the festival, creating a lively atmosphere with carefully selected bands that ensure a diverse and enjoyable experience for weekend visitors. Be sure to check the event calendar for the lineup of bands and food carts during your visit. Plan to spend a few hours exploring to make the most of your time at the festival. Start with the display garden to see all the varieties in one place, then stroll through the fields. The koi pond is a favorite among children and those who appreciate the beauty of these fish. Enjoy the food carts, live music and gift shop. On weekends, bring a blanket for a relaxing afternoon surrounded by fields of flowers while you listen to music and savor delicious food and drinks.
Swan Island Dahlias ensures accessibility for all visitors, with ample ADA parking, accessible restrooms and pathways. The level grounds and free entry make it an inviting destination for people of all ages and income levels.
Swan Island Dahlias is more than a farm; it’s where passion, history and community converge in a spectacular celebration of nature’s beauty.
Visit the festival at 995 NW 22nd Ave. in Canby from August through September, open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. Check the event calendar at www.dahlias.com to see the lineup of bands and vendors so you can join them and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of dahlias!
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n the month of August, Mattress World Northwest has teamed up with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the 3rd Annual CFF Golf for a Cure tournament which will be held at Stone Creek Golf Club in Oregon City, Aug. 19 at 7 a.m. Enjoy an exciting day of golf, contests, beverages and snacks throughout the morning followed by lunch, an auction and the golf award ceremony.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a rare genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys and intestines. There is no known cure. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to finding that cure, as well as providing those suffering from
the disorder the ability to live long, fulfilling lives through the funding of research, drug development and partnering with the CF community to advance high-quality specialized care. MWNW is gladly donating to this incredible cause, as well as raising awareness and taking donations on the foundation’s behalf. Please help raise funds by donating online or visiting one of their local stores.
Family-owned and -operated, dedicated to providing their customers the best products at the best prices, all while donating to and participating in their local communities, Mattress World Northwest exemplifies the best of what retail businesses have to offer. This proves that not all mattress stores are created equal.
Get a better night’s sleep and help support your local community at the nearest Mattress World Northwest store. They are open every day or you can order online at mattressworldnorthwest.com.
Açaí Adventure
Healthy
restaurant specializes in superfoods
By Angie Helvey, Contributing Writer
by Brittany Jungenberg
Vitality Bowls is your neighborhood açaí oasis, famous for creating the healthiest and most delicious acai bowls, smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, wellness wraps, loaded power toasts and more. Fortified with rare and wholesome superfoods, their offerings provide unique benefits to the human body that promote optimal functioning and will leave you feeling healthy and strong!
Owner Andres Radilla worked at Vitality Bowls in high school, and when the opportunity later came to buy the place, he knew it was the right decision. The young entrepreneur also owns two locations of Big Town Hero and is always hustling, so his fiance Elizabeth Pena has been managing the store since he acquired it in 2021. Not initially familiar with the franchise, she’s now fallen in love with the food and all the company stands for. “What I really like is their commitment to bringing health and wellness to the community,” she says.
The signature Vitality Bowl is extremely popular, with organic acai, bananas, and strawberries blended into a thick base and topped with more fruit, organic granola, honey and organic goji berries. It also contains the VB blend, a superfood mixture of mangosteen, Aronia berry, camu camu, moringa, acai, blueberry, strawberry and pomegranate. For a savory option, Elizabeth recommends the Green Glow Bowl, a grain bowl with super greens, chicken, grains, avocado, cucumber radish, pickled red onion, lemon tahini vinaigrette, Green Goddess dressing, feta cheese, mint and superseed crunch.
Wellness wraps are also a customer favorite, especially the Vitality Wrap — a tomato basil tortilla stuffed full of hummus,
avocado, super greens, grains, roasted potato, radish, pickled red onion, lemon tahini vinaigrette, garlic aioli and superseed crunch. Any items containing meat are made with all-natural, grass-fed varieties for excellent taste and nutritional value.
The store is open and bright, with big windows, a fireplace and several seating options, including a high-top bar and outdoor spots. It’s 100% family-friendly, and though they have a children’s menu, all the offerings are kid-friendly and a great way to sneak in some extra vitamins to nourish their rapidly growing bodies and brains. “Moms will ask if we can throw some spinach or protein into their kid’s smoothie, and we’re happy to do that,” says Elizabeth. All menu items can be modified, with some extras incurring an additional charge.
As a company, Vitality Bowls is committed to helping customers avoid allergens. “Corporate has done a great job designing a way to avoid cross-contamination in the kitchen,” Elizabeth explains. She and her friendly, cohesive team truly love their customers and especially enjoy seeing regulars. Andres’s mother and two teenage brothers work at the store, along with Daisia, who’s been there since before he took over.
The restaurant offers catering and is ready to supply healthy, nutritious dining options for your next event! They’re partnered with ezCater for convenience, but customers should feel free to call the store directly to place their order. Anything on the menu is available, and they can accommodate most group sizes, so it’s ideal for business lunches or corporate events. For delivery, find them on Doordash, Ubereats and Grubhub.
The store is open daily at 7 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays and 7:30 p.m. on the weekend, so it’s a great place to start the day with the ultimate healthy breakfast or to enjoy a sweet treat with the whole family after a sporting event. Make Vitality Bowls part of your routine and delight in healthy, flavorful foods you can feel good about eating. Download the app to earn rewards, get a free birthday bowl and access to mobile ordering. Vitality Bowls is located at 7935 SW Nyberg St, #135, Tualatin. Call at 503-482-5960 or visit www.vitalitybowls.com.
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Making Memories
Carnival or rodeo, have the ride of your life!
By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer
It’s summertime in Canby and the Clackamas County Fair & Rodeo is in full swing August 13-17 at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds. Experience the sights, sounds and aromas of the County Fair as you stroll about. Visit livestock exhibits and agricultural displays where farmers and youth proudly showcase the results of their diligent work over the course of the year. Peruse hobby displays and art exhibits and treat yourself to fun-filled carnival rides. Embrace the thrill and excitement of live rodeo, pitting human skill against animal instinct, and enjoy crowd-pleasing performances by your favorite musicians and entertainers.
Everyone loves a parade! So pick a spot, settle in and enjoy the Canby Kiwanis Kiddie Capers Parade, a fun and festive Canby Kiwanis tradition since 1948. A kick off to the Clackamas County Fair, the Kiddie Capers Parade begins at Knight School at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 13 and ends at the fairgrounds. Kids from all across Clackamas County will be “Moovin’ N Groovin’ at the Clackamas County Fair and Canby Rodeo,” in costume and riding, walking, pulling or pushing their bikes, wagons, dogs and more.
Join the lively bustle of fairgoers partaking in everything a county fair has to offer. Grab a bite of your favorite festival food served up from any one of 20 different food booths. Visit the Main Pavilion and check out the vendors inside then head upstairs and once again find the creative exhibits of the Hobby Hall: Photography, Quilts and Textiles. If it’s the Art Gallery you’re looking for, make your way to Clackamas Hall where you’ll find a multitude of compositions in oils, acrylics, water colors, pastels, drawings, sculptures and more!
The Fair runs daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, August 13-17 with world-class rodeo competition happening each night in the Canby Rodeo Arena starting at 7:30 p.m. If you’ve never seen the Canby Rodeo, let this be the year you do! The Main Stage this year has been moved to the center of the fairgrounds on the main lawn. Music starts at 9 p.m. (while the rodeo is finishing up), giving more fairgoers a chance to enjoy the night’s entertainment. Please check the Fair’s website for the complete entertainment schedule.
“What makes our county fair special?” asks Brian Crow, Clackamas County Fairgrounds and Event Center Executive Director.
“When I think about it, I see the bright lights of the midway, flashing and tracing patterns in the night sky. I see 4H and FFA kids grooming the animals they’ve worked so hard to
raise and the community’s handiwork on display for everyone to enjoy. I hear the sounds of kids laughing and screaming on the rides, cows mooing, pigs squealing, bleating lambs and goats, and whatever noise cavies make. Music fills the air from the stage, alongside the auctioneer and rodeo announcer. Friends are telling stories and joking around. I close my eyes
and smell cotton candy, corn dogs, barbecue, elephant ears and even the livestock. No matter what your fair memories are, the fact that you can relate to something I mentioned shows how important the county fair is. It strengthens families and friendships, bridges the gap between urban and agricultural communities, and is the foundation for generational memories.”
This year’s fair, presented by NW Employment Solutions, features a unique theme each day with special discounts or free admission to select groups. August 13 is Family Day and
kids 12 and under get in FREE with participation in the Kiddie Caper Parade. August 14, Senior Citizen Day, offers reduced entry fees for seniors age 65-74 and FREE admission for those 75 and up. August 15 is First Responder Day – police, fire and paramedics are admitted FREE with corresponding ID. Military Appreciation Day, August 16, all veterans and Armed Service members in uniform or showing service ID are admitted FREE. August 17, the Fair closes with Agriculture Day: the Junior Livestock Auction, Miss Rodeo Oregon Coronation and the VIP Press Party are featured.
The Clackamas County Fairgrounds is located at 694 N.E. 4th Ave. in Canby. For exhibitor information, tickets, food vendors and more visit clackamascountyfair.com.
A Wish Come True
Service you can trust!
By Patti Jo Brooks, Contributing Writer
Trying to keep up with the constant demands of home maintenance? Put Window Genie to work! Window Genie specializes in window cleaning, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, holiday lighting and window tinting. More than that, Window Genie’s team is part of a larger network that can connect you to other services beyond its scope. Locally owned and operated, Window Genie of Beaverton, Tigard and Lake Oswego has so much to offer you’ll wish you’d had them at your fingertips all along.
A local franchise, Window Genie of Beaverton, Tigard and Lake Oswego is owned and operated by Shari Poindexter. Fully licensed and insured and part of a large national company, “you can count on Window Genie to clean, protect and beautify your home so you don’t have to.” A commitment to customer satisfaction and professionalism is what has set them apart since 1994.
From developing her team to working with clients, Shari’s business philosophy centers around building strong relationships. “It’s really about the people: those I hire to do the work, the clients we serve; making myself available for onsite estimates, and the team members who answer your call.”
Shari understands the business is about more than just the work they do. They might be onsite for window cleaning or
pressure washing, but it’s about the entire experience. “From start to finish, we want the entire process to be relational and professional. After all, I’m sending my team to walk amidst a client’s home, their kids, their pets -- our clients have to feel good about the interaction as well as the results we deliver while we’re there.”
For clients who are interested in multiple services per year ask about the Pre-Pay & Save Annual Maintenance Plan! If you’d like your windows or gutters cleaned a couple times per year, for example, just pick the dates (no contract and nothing to sign) and Window Genie will apply the appropriate 15-30 % discount when you prepay and schedule the services in advance. Then if life happens, and the selected date no longer works, no worries – Window Genie will confirm a few weeks in advance and will simply move your service to another day. So
give them a try! Clients only pay upon completion of the initial service, because that’s just good business! And Window Genie is backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise™: “It’s not done until it’s done right!”
Window Genie is part of the home services network of Neighborly™ Company. So if a home maintenance job falls outside of Window Genie’s purview, chances are that another one of Neighborly’s home service brands can help — visit Neighborly.com.
Call Window Genie of Beaverton, Tigard & Lake Oswego today for your free in-home estimate (503)828-9025 or visit their website WindowGenie.com/Beaverton-Tigard-Lake-Oswego.
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