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How to Show Off Your Unique Smile

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What does your smile say about you? The art of smiling is one of the first actions we learn after we are born. We learn how to cry, then smile, followed by laughter and happiness. As we enter school, smiling for pictures becomes an annual event; an event that generally occurs sometime in September. Yes, … Continued

Little Smiles Have a Big Impact on Learning

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Children with poor oral health were nearly 3 times more likely to miss school due to dental pain, according to a North Carolina study. Children Dental Health Project. The start of a new school year brings with it a long list of required supplies, but what often gets overlooked in the bustle to find the … Continued

Every Smile Deserves Protection

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Required Protective Equipment  With a new academic year starting, many of the youth in our communities are beginning tryouts for their Fall sports and activities. Is your child one of them? No matter what sport your child engages in, there is always some sort of required protective equipment. In volleyball there are knee pads, in … Continued

WINNER OF THE READER’S CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST DENTIST IN EUGENE, OR

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The Eugene Register-Guard announced today that Smiles Dental and Dr. Dave Matthews were voted The Reader’s Choice for a Dentist by the Eugene community. “We value and appreciate our patients and we are honored that our community chose us as Best Dentist for Eugene,” said Dr. Dave Matthews. “Our focus is on patient care and … Continued

Kick Butts For Tobacco Free Kids

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Kick Butts Day is a national campaign for tobacco free kids. A smoker’s smile is prone to gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancer. So listen-up kids and adults! Havoc On Your Smile Most people know that smoking is linked to lung cancer and heart disease. But did you know that smoking also wreaks havoc … Continued

HOP ON OVER & PARTICIPATE IN OUR EASTER COLORING CONTEST

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It’s hard to believe, but Peter Cottontail is rapidly approaching that good ol’ Bunny Trail. March 31st marks the earliest Easter we’ve seen in five years. In March of 2008, Easter fell on March 22nd, but before THAT, the last time Easter was that early was March 23, 1913. Now that you have that bit … Continued

The 411 on Floss

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Walking down the dental care aisle at the local supermarket can be quite overwhelming with all the choices in toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and floss. Each week there seems to be a new option on the shelf. Most of the options are pretty clear on toothbrushes and toothpaste, but I admit I am a bit perplexed … Continued

DENTAL HEALTH TIPS FOR THIS OH SO SWEET HOLIDAY

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Valentine’s Day comes in fourth when it comes to the consumption of candy (Halloween is first followed by Easter and then Christmas). 58 million pounds of chocolate are sold the week of Valentine’s Day. So, what is a dental care-conscious person to do? Here are just a few tips to enjoy the holiday with someone … Continued

TUMWATER-OLYMPIA FREE DENTAL CLINIC

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SMILES DENTAL ANNOUNCES FREE DENTAL DAY TO SERVE TUMWATER AND OLYMPIA COMMUNITY February 7th FREE DENTAL DAY Smiles Dental announced today they will be holding a Free Dental Day at their Tumwater location called Dentistry from the Heart Day. Residents of the Tumwater and Olympia area are able to call in on February 6th at … Continued

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