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Welcome to our blog! Here, you’ll find helpful tips, the latest news, and insightful articles about all things dental. We’re passionate about oral health and committed to sharing our knowledge with you.

June 2026 Newsletter

June is Oral Health Month! This month is to educate individuals about the importance of good oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and regular dental check-ups. Maintaining a general level of oral health is a fairly simple task, yet many lack these day-to-day routines.

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April 2026 Newsletter

Oral and oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the mouth and upper throat) collectively kill nearly one person every hour of every day of the year.  Of the people newly diagnosed with these cancers, 40 percent will not survive longer than 5 years. 

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March 2026 Newsletter

This month we’re here to hit the topic of nutrition in light of the fact that March is the national nutrition awareness campaign. Nutrition is tightly bound to dental health in all of us, regardless of age. Nevertheless, in our children, the cyclical nature of nutrition and dental hygiene is perhaps of even higher importance on the grounds that the habits

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February 2026 Newsletter

National Children’s Dental Health Month is an observance that brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.

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January 2026 Newsletter

Happy New Year!  Wishing all of our patients and their families a happy and healthy 2026! May the new year bring you positive changes and prosperity! We are Back!!!  Our office is officially open again! Now that renovations are complete, we’re excited to…

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November 2025 Newsletter

Whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key. The higher your blood sugar level, the higher your risk of tooth decay (cavities), early gum disease (gingivitis), advanced gum disease (periodontitis), thrush, and dry mouth (xerostomia).

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October 2025 Newsletter

National Dental Hygiene Month October is National Dental Hygiene Month! This is the time of the year where we celebrate the work our amazing dental hygienists LaSonia, Linda, and Terry do (which is way more than just “clean teeth”), and we help raise awareness on the…

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2025 September Newsletter

More than 75% of all adult Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, a destructive infection that attacks and destroys the gum tissue, supporting connective fibers attaching gums to teeth, and underlying bone supporting the teeth. With gum disease now linked to larger health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer’s and rheumatoid arthritis, keeping your gums in excellent condition is critical for your overall well-being.

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2025 August Newsletter

Due to road work of gas main installations, there is currently a detour on Schooley’s Mountain Road. To get to our office, please take the traffic light intersection of Mountain Ave, Schooley’s Mountain Road and Route 57. You currently cannot get onto Schooley’s Mountain Road from Newburg Road. This may change as they continue to work further down the street. So please allow extra time when coming in for your appointments.

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2025 July Newsletter

 Summer vacation is upon us!  We will be closed from Friday July 4th through Sunday July 13th and we will reopen on Monday July 14th.  There will be covering dentists on only select days during this time, so if you have a true dental emergency that cannot wait until we return, their contact information will be on our voicemail with the available dates.

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2025 June Newsletter – Oral Health Month

June is Oral Health Month!  This month is to educate individuals about the importance of good oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and regular dental check-ups. Maintaining a general level of oral health is a fairly simple task, yet many lack these day-to-day routines. 

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2025 May Newsletter

May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Oral health and strokes have a direct connection. One of the most significant risk factors for strokes is poor oral hygiene. Studies have shown that people with periodontal disease, or gum disease, have a higher risk of stroke.

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