This is the 7th consecutive year Dr. Thomas, D.D.S. has sponsored the Irish. Good luck team!
Congratulations to Keeley, our receptionist, on the birth of her new daughter, Adyson. Adyson was born May 3, 2010, weighed 8lb 3oz and was 20 inches.

David Hayhurst, son of Dave and Tonya Hayhurst, earned the title of State Champion for the 2010 Ohio State Youth Wrestling Association for the 145 weight class. David wrestles for the North Canton Youth Wrestling and is a 6th grader at North Canton Middle School. Great job David!

New York: Standard Schnauzer, Jewel, was one of a select group of dogs invited to show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, February 15th and 16th at Madison Square Garden. Selected as a result of her outstanding showings at regional contests throughout the Midwest during 2009, Jewel placed second overall in her breed and was selected top female.
Jewel is owned, trained, groomed and handled by Louisville High Sophomore, Michael Thomas. Voted 2009’s Top U.S. Junior Handler, Thomas plans to breed Jewel this summer, arranging to breed with Max, 2009 California Standard Schnauzer Champion. Thomas’s interests include veterinary medicine with an emphasis in insemination and obstetrics, as well as Louisville High School tennis and speech teams. He is the son of Drs. Michael and Julie Thomas.


After almost a full year of planning, the "Evening with Tressel" took place on Monday, March 16th. OSU Head Coach Jim Tressel graciously greeted about 120 OSU VIP Sponsors in an upstairs private cocktail reception and was glad to shake hands, sign autographs and pose for photos. Following the reception, close to 300 people enjoyed a sit-down dinner in the Timken Great Hall. Coach Tressel then spoke to the group with quick wit and insight with a talk that focused on helping others and taking care of yourself. The purpose of this fundraiser was to raise awareness and funds for the Mercy Medical Dental General Practice Residency Program, and this event raised over $55,000. The Stark County Dental Society remains active in the design and substainablilty of the clinic and residency program which provides post-graduate education to dentists and dental care to the underserved. Since its inception, the clinic has recorded over 9,000 patient visits and provided more than $850,000 in care.
Thomas & Associates adopted a portion of Route 77 in North Canton.
Our team heads out a couple times per year to clean up the highway. We try to do our part to keep our community clean.
The Stark County Dental Society's Mission is to promote the profession of dentistry and enhance the quality of life for their members and the patients they serve." Dr. Michael Thomas has served on the Stark County Dental Society's Board of Directors for 14 years, 11 of which were on the Executive Board and 9 as a Treasurer. Dr. Thomas has served on numerous posts within the society, as well as an Ohio Dental Association Delegate. The Ohio Dental Association has honored Dr. Thomas with two out of four annual awards. In 2004, he was honored with the Rising Star Award, and in 2005 awarded the Humanitarian Award. In 2009, Dr. Thomas will serve as the President of the society for it's 100th year.
(Pictured below: Stark County Dental Society's Officers)

Thomas & Associates was honored at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton on April 24, 2007. The event was held at Kent State Stark Professional Education and Conference Center.
Thomas & Associates D.D.S., a family focused dental practice, provides a wide array of dental, periodontal and orthodontic services in a state-of-the-art facility. During the past year, the practice has increased efficiencies in numerous ways, including the hiring of Expanded Functions Dental Assistants to place fillings. The practice has also made significant capital investments in improved equipment and computer systems, as well as having physically upgraded its facility.
Criteria for the awards are excellence in: employment growth, operations expansion, capital investments, customer service, innovation, community service and responsiveness to challenge.

