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Scott Sachs: Our New Pediatric Dentist

Introducing Dr. Scott Sachs – Our New Pediatric Dentist Parents are asking, “Where is Dr. Sachs?” Parents across Hampton Roads have been scouring the internet and social media to find …

Sealants? To Seal or Not To Seal: That is the Question.

  Should One Get Sealants? Research shows that sealants are an effective way to reduce dental caries (cavities) on the chewing surfaces of baby and permanent molars in children and …

Baby Root Canals: When and Why?

Baby Root Canals. Seriously? Yes, Seriously, It Just Might Save A Tooth and Prevent Future Dental Problems Wow… Root Canal… seems aggressive for baby teeth. Although it may sound like …

Back to School Fun – Don’t Forget School Dental Exams

Back to School Fun – Don’t Forget School Dental Exams Backpack…check. Pencils…check. Crayons… check. School Dental exam… It’s that time of the year again. Labor day just passed, football is …

Prenatal Oral Health Care Affects Child’s Oral Health

Prenatal Oral Health Care Directly Affects the Child’s Oral Health What’s the bottom line? Prenatal Oral Health Care, or taking good care of your teeth while pregnant, actually decreases the …

Fluoride: To Err is Human. To Fluoridate is Beautiful.

Fluoride: To Err is Human. To Fluoridate is Beautiful. Policy Statement Regarding Fluoride: Fluoride use can be a controversial topic about which we are asked routinely. Consistent with the AAPD, …

Poor Oral Health Linked to Poor Academic Performance

Poor Oral Health Linked to Poor Academic Performance What Does Oral Health Have to Do With Learning? A study in the June issue of The Journal of Pediatrics investigated whether …

Low Calorie Soda Changes the Shape of Baby Teeth

Low Calorie Soda Changes the Shape of Baby Teeth Wait- I thought low calorie soda and teeth were okay together? A study in The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry sought …

A Dental Home: Why is it Important to Children’s Health?

What is a Dental Home? The Dental Home is a concept that comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics’ “medical home.”  A “medical home” is a pediatrician’s practice where a …