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Give Kids A Smile Day: Help Underserved Children in Your Community

Every February more than 40,000 dentists and volunteers across the nation participate in Give Kids A Smile Day, an American Dental Association (ADA) program that provides dental services to undeserved children. Dentists and other industry professionals volunteer their time and services to give approximately 450,000 kids screenings, treatments and education. Although the official date is […]

Guiding Children Through the Loss of Their First Tooth

Most children love the thrill of waking up to a gift from the Tooth Fairy under their pillow. But, as a parent, it can be tough to know the proper way to help your child when his or her primary tooth is loose and ready to come out. Knowing what is going on in your […]

Play It Safe: Children’s Sports & Tooth Injuries

Sports are a great way to keep your child’s body healthy and fit, and sometimes injuries and accidents during these activities just can’t be avoided. The mouth is one of the most injured places on the body during contact sports and recreational activities. Each year, more than 2.6 million U.S. children suffer sports injuries severe […]

Our Nation’s Children: Are We Keeping Our Kids’ Smiles at Their Best?

One fact is consistent no matter where you live in this country: It can seem like pulling teeth to get your little ones to the dentist’s office! The good news is that many children do indeed get to the dentist despite their protests. In fact, 78 percent of children ages 2 through 17 saw their […]

How Your Family History May Affect Your Vision Health

The traits you get from your family, like eye color, height and weight, are all influenced by your genes. These traits could mean a higher chance of having different kinds of vision problems passed down from your family. It’s important to be aware of these risks and to talk about them with your eye doctor at your annual eye exam. Finding vision and health problems early is key to treating them effectively.

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Kayla Erps

Say hello to Dr. Kayla Erps at PDS® Foundation Dentists for Special Needs in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Erps specializes in special health care needs patients. 

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. David Jourabchi

Say hello to Dr. David Jourabchi at Kids Dental Spot in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Jourabchi specializes in pediatric and special health care needs patients. He is passionate about treating cavities and gum disease with a holistic approach that begins with oral hygiene and nutrition.

Vision Health At Every Age

Whether you are young or young at heart, taking care of your eyes is important to your overall health.

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Julia E. Carlson

Say hello to Dr. Julia E. Carlson in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, our dentist spotlight! Dr. Carlson specializes in general dentistry and provides advice on proper brushing, flossing, cleaning, healthy gums, and other dental care to people of all ages.

3 Reasons Why Dental Insurance Is Important to Arizonans

Trends show that for Arizonans, dental coverage is as important as ever. 85% of adults consider it to be vital to protecting oral and overall health. Plus, most Arizonans agree that the pros of having dental insurance are greater the cons.

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