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Meet the Quokka: The Most Smiley Animal in Honor of National Smile Month

April 21, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Whether you need a reason to smile or facts to impress your friends, keep reading to learn more about the famous quokka, which is considered to have the best smile in the animal kingdom.

Each year, National Smile Month is celebrated from mid-May to mid-June to highlight the importance of good oral health and a healthy smile. Started in the United Kingdom, National Smile Month is now celebrated in countries all around the world. We can’t think of a better way … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun, New Mexico

People with Dental Benefits are Happier

April 21, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

A healthy smile is important when it comes to being happy! Find out how dental benefits and happiness are linked.

A genuine smile is a meaningful way to communicate with those around you. We use our smiles to share how we feel every day. However, when someone doesn’t feel proud of their smile, it can take a toll on their self-esteem. A healthy and shining smile exudes confidence and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, New Mexico

Tips for Dentists to Help Patients with Dental Anxiety

March 13, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Patient getting their teeth cleaned at the dentist.

*Updated March 2025 Managing patients with dental anxiety or dentophobia can be challenging for any dentist. However, taking steps to alleviate their fears is essential for encouraging them to maintain regular appointments and prioritize their oral health. Roughly 36 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Top 5 Ways to Ease Dental Anxiety

March 13, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Don’t let dental anxiety keep you from visiting the dentist. Try these five tips to experience anxiety relief.

Does the thought of visiting the dentist ever make you feel uneasy, nervous, or scared? Don't worry, you're not alone. In fact, experiencing feelings of fear or anxiousness about going to the dentist is more common than you think. Today, it's reported that about 36 percent of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Tips to Help Someone with Dental Anxiety

March 9, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. If you know someone that deals with a fear of the dentist, check out some of our favorite tips to help ease anxiety at the dentist’s office.

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. In fact, it’s estimated that 50 to 80 percent of the population have some degree of anxiety when it comes to dentist appointments. If you know someone that has dental anxiety, you know how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, New Mexico, Oral Health

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