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Pediatric Dentist vs. General Dentist: The Right Choice(s) for Your Family

July 30, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

You and your kids do different things, but do you need different dentists? Pediatric dentist vs. general dentist: Does your family need both?

They go to school, and you go to work. You drive the car, and they ride in it. You and your kids do different things, but do you need different dentists? If you are not sure whether you need both a pediatric dentist and a general dentist, this article can help you … [Read more...]

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

Diabetes and Your Teeth: How Managing Diabetes Helps Your Oral Health

July 14, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Person checking their blood sugar.

*Updated November 2025 Key takeaways about diabetes and oral health: Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 38.1 million people live with diabetes, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Oral Health

Tooth-Friendly Treats: Refreshing Sugar-Free Drinks

July 10, 2018 By Wyatt Dilling

Summertime means we’re reaching for something cold and refreshing more often to keep us hydrated. Sometimes, that means grabbing a sports drink, soda, or juice loaded with sugar—but that doesn’t have to be the case. Try these sugar-free drinks instead!

*Updated June 2026 Key takeaways about sugar-free drinks in the summer: In the summer heat, it’s natural to crave something cold and refreshing, but those choices often include sugary drinks like soda, juice, or sports drinks. Unfortunately, choosing these over sugar-free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, Recipes and Nutrition

Hygienist to Dentist: Making the Transition

June 19, 2018 By Wyatt Dilling

You’ve been taking care of your patient’s pearly whites, but now you’re ready for the next step in your career: becoming a dentist. Learn how to go from dental hygienist to dentist.

You’ve been taking care of your patient’s pearly whites, but you’re ready for the next step—becoming a dentist. Learn how to go from dental hygienist to dentist: Click to learn more about becoming a dentist. *Updated April 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, New Mexico, Oral Health

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