Contest & other Fun Stuff
25th Anniversary Essay Contest
Help us celebrate 25 years of creating beautiful Smiles for Life!
Take a moment to write down the stories, memories, or anecdotes about your time in braces with Dr. Peterson and send them in to our office.
- Contest is open to all current and former patients
- Please include name, address and phone number on your essay
- All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. November 16, 2009
- The winning essay will be chosen by Dr. Peterson and staff
- The winner will receive a gift certificate to Trailhead Bike & Kayak in Ludington or The Outpost of Manistee (winner’s choice)
Setting ‘em Straight Contest
Instructions, Rules and Limitations
- Watch the Ludington Daily News and Manistee News Advocate for six articles by Dr. Peterson.
- You may pick up an official entry form and instruction sheet at either of our offices or print one from our website at www.familyorthosmiles.com.
- Solve the clue given each week. When all five clues are put together you will have the pieces needed to solve an anagram.
- Solve the anagram and submit to our office by 5:00 p.m. on November 9, 2009.
- All entries must be submitted on an official entry form.
- The official entry form must be complete and correct to qualify for the drawing.
- A winner will be drawn from the correct entries.
Limitations:
- Patient must have a good oral health clearance from his/her family dentist prior to start of treatment.
- Orthodontic treatment is defined as Comprehensive, Limited or a Two Phase treatment plan designed by Dr. Peterson and would include diagnostic records prior to the beginning of treatment and one set of retainers after treatment is completed, plus retainer check appointments for up to 18 months.
- No refund will be made if the patient transfers out of the practice during the course of treatment.
- Contest is open to everyone age 7 or older at the initial examination. The winner may transfer the prize to an immediate family member only, in need of orthodontic treatment, i.e. brother, sister, mother, father, child.
- One entry per person.
- Treatment must begin within 12 months of the date of the drawing.
- No cash value.
- Dr. Peterson reserves the right to bill any available orthodontic insurance prior to and during treatment.
Click here to Download the Entry Form
"Can The Doctor Campaign”
Is Back!

Bring in canned or other non-perishable food items during office hours through November 18th and receive 1 ticket for each item (limit 5 tickets per patient per day) for your chance to win a $50 gift card.
All food collected will benefit local food pantries.
Ludington Office Hours:
Mondays & Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, October 16th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Manistee Office Hours:
Thursdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, October 17th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We will be closed 10/9 to 10/15.
Our Second Annual Traveling Toothbrush Contest is now underway!
We'll be awarding significant prizes in the following categories: Toothbrush That Travels Farthest; Strangest Location/Most Difficult Location to Brush Your Teeth; and Funniest/Cleverest Toothbrush Photo. Pick up contest information and a toothbrush at one of our offices. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008. Good Luck and we can't wait to see your photos!


Congratulations to Macayla,
winner of our spring Refer-A-Friend contest.
Macayla was awarded a
$100 Visa gift card by
Dr. Peterson on April 28, 2008.
We are now collecting entries for our drawing in the fall. If you need Refer-A-Friend cards please see Jennifer.
Congratulations to our Traveling Toothbrush Contest Winners!

Sophia Seely-Evans - Toothbrush that Traveled Farthest: Prize - ipod nano

Megan Moffit - Strangest Location: Prize - portable DVD player

Meghan McCumber - Funniest/Cleverest Entry: Prize - digital camera

