One of the best parts of publishing a community magazine is that I’m basically a professional friend-maker. It never fails right as I’m putting an issue together, something (or someone) amazing pops up, and I get so excited I have to cram them into the current issue. Our annual Top Doctors and Dentists issue was no exception.

During a recent appointment, I was finally able to meet Debra Allen from Radiology and Oncology Services in person, and let me tell you, we’re now besties. But the real surprise came when she introduced me to the sweetest, most gentle human on the planet. I was so taken with him that I decided on the spot: this man’s story needs to be told. So, meet Mr. Ed Owen, a man whose kindness shines so bright you almost need sunglasses. He’s the genuine article, a quiet hero working behind the scenes to bring comfort to patients going through tough times.

This issue is for all the doctors and dentists who work themselves to the bone to keep us healthy and happy. You’ll definitely want to keep this one handy—it’s basically a cheat sheet for finding someone who can fix your teeth, your bones, or whatever else life throws at you.