Visit from Lisa

One of our former hygienists was in town this past weekend for our Super Saturday. After 20 years of working at CDG Lisa will always be a part of us. Here are a few pictures I snapped during her visit to see baby Gavin.

More CDG Babies!

Our hygiene department is multiplying! Robin and Jennifer were due 10 days apart in June.

They both had their babies a few days early. Here they are at 6 and 8 weeks

Gavin was 7 lb 7 oz and Larissa was 7 lb 12 oz at birth

Everyone was healthy and both had quick/easy deliveries. Welcome new CDG babies!

2009 Retreat

Every January, the CDG staff gathers for a "retreat" - a staff meeting away from the office. We discuss the previous year and how we can improve for the upcoming year. We strive to make Citracado Dental the best it can be for our wonderful patients and staff. This year the retreat was at the new home of Drs. Jungman and Kangas.
Back row: Niki, Charity, Theresa, Carri, Katie, Robin, Emily, Jennifer, Kelly, Amy, Jennifer, Susan, Nancy, Liz, Karla
Front: Dr. Jungman, Dr. Kangas, Dr. Layus

Charity and Jennifer K. enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Hodges from the deck.

The highlight of the meeting is the "year in review" powerpoint, hilariously put together by our very own jokester, Katie.

We broke into groups for "team" meetings. Here is Dr. Don Layus and his staff, Liz, Charity and Karla. He shared with us some very motivating goals and aspirations.

Dr. Kangas and her staff, Susan, Amy and Katie.

We took a short break to celebrate 25 years with Carri!

Thanks for all you do, we love you!

Jennifer K. was our notetaker

Kelly accepted the award for the hygiene team

Ladies in red (Dental Assistants): Karla, Susan, Amy, Jennifer K, Nancy, and Liz

Ladies in green (Dental Hygienists): Jennifer W, Robin, Emily, and Kelly

We've been drinking the same water - 2 more babies due this summer!

Ladies in lavender (front office): Theresa, Carri, Katie, Charity, and Niki

Our doctors: Randy Jungman, Julie Kangas, and Don Layus

Thanks for a great 2008!

CDG Christmas Party

Every year Drs Kangas and Jungman host an 'end of the year appreciation party' for the entire staff. We also celebrate Christmas and have a fun gift exchange. This year the party was held at their new house in Escondido.

beautiful Christmas decorations

Theresa and Joe carve the meat

hungry party goers pick up their food and find a seat

fun coversation and food

Dr. Jungman with his assistants Jennifer and Nancy

Hygienists Jennifer and Emily

Hygiene co-ordinator, Niki and her friend

sheculing co-ordinator, Charity and her friend

Dr. Layus and his assistant Liz

Hygienist Robin and her husband Mike

Dr. Jungman starts off the white elephant gift exchange game

A special visit from Lisa (former hygienist for 20 years at CDG)
and a special present from Nancy

Thank You gifts for the doctors - we are very thankful for such a great place to work

This year they went all out and got a DJ so the girls could dance the night away....

Merry Christmas and thanks for making 2008 so great!

Escondido Jaycees Christmas Parade

CDG patient, Natali Galt, and Dr. Jungman's assistant, Jennifer Kuehl - co-chairs of the parade

Citracado Dental Group sponsored the Cub Scouts this year

Nick Jungman represented his Boy Scout troup

Robert Jungman, future Escondido Dentist at CDG, was also part of the Jaycees parade. Here is seen keeping the peace on the street and paving the way for the home stretch of the parade.

Kelly Leisten, a CDG hygienist for the last 13 years, waving hello as she participates in her daughters' Girl Scout Troup group in the parade

Kelly's daughter, Noelle, scooting along

Robin Baker, CDG hygienist for the last 4 1/2 years, and her family enjoying the parade

For full listing of photos, click here

Dr. Jungman encourages new Jaycees Christmas parade chairs

NEIGHBORS: She leads the parade when it comes to service
by JEFF FRANK - Staff writer/ Monday, December 8, 2008

ESCONDIDO ---- Getting Natali Galt to volunteer to help her community isn't exactly like pulling teeth, even though her most recent service activity began in a dentist's chair.

While Dr. Randy Jungman (Escondido dentist) worked on Galt's bright smile this summer, he regaled her with stories of his involvement with the Escondido Jaycees and the recent struggles of the club to attract enough young adults to keep its programs going, most notably the annual Christmas parade.

His timing was good. Galt, 31, already an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Escondido, was thinking about joining another civic organization, but wasn't sure which one.

"The Jaycees fell into my lap. He got me when I was in the chair," said Galt, who works as an instructional assistant at Skyline Elementary School in Solana Beach. "The first meeting I was at, I thought, 'I totally can be involved.'"

Galt got really involved at her second meeting, raising her hand when a chairman was sought for the on-again, off-again parade, which will roll down Broadway in his 57th incarnation Saturday morning.

Galt said that with Jennifer Kuehl as co-chairwoman and the "Three Wise Men," parade planning veterans Jungman, Wally Gutierrez and Larry Michel, providing wisdom and guidance, organizing the "Fairy Tale Christmas" procession has been a pleasure.

Natali and Jennifer

"I had my mind made up before the meeting" that she wanted to be chairwoman, said Galt. "We're having fun. We're having a blast. I told Wally, 'You can definitely count on us for next year. I've been officially bitten by the Christmas parade bug.'"

FULL ARTICLE HERE

Dr. Jungman's assistant, Jennifer Kuehl, joined the Jaycess in August 2008. She has put in countless hours of community service dedicated to the Escondido Christmas Parade. Some of her duties include organizing the parade entries and line up, writing the announcer's script, and officiating the awards ceremony at Grape Day Park. She got her inspiration from Dr. Jungman, who has been an active part of the Jaycees Christmas parade for over 20 years.

The Escondido Jaycees are happy to announce that the 57th Annual Escondido Christmas Parade will be held tomorrow, December 13, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. The parade is the longest running community event since 1951. Due to a generous donation of $15,000 by the Rincon Indian tribe, the event will be held along its traditional route along Broadway, from Escondido High School to Grape Day Park. We hope to see you there!

Halloween

Halloween is one of Dr. Jungman's favorite holidays. He always encourages the staff to dress up and treats all participants to lunch.
This year Dr. Kangas and Jungman dressed up in hunting gear
There was a shy devil at the front desk.... her horns were on fire!

some decorations around the office

Happy cowgirl Jennifer....and her favorite Escondido Dentist, Dr. Jungman

little bunny Carla hopping through the office

Charity donned a beautiful Japanese dress

Carla, Amy, Charity, Dr. Kangas, Dr. Jungman, Katie, and Jennifer

Happy Halloween!