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National Oral Health Month
Written by Dr. Siobhian Sprott, Dental Director It is National Oral Health Month and we want to share with you why we celebrate and share some helpful tips. It is… Continue Reading
Trick or Treat, Give me something good to eat, but don’t forget to brush your teeth!
Trick or treat, Give me something good to eat, ….but don’t forget to brush your teeth! This year, as we celebrate a socially responsible All Hallows Eve (or Halloween… Continue Reading
Franciscan Children’s Pediatric Dentist Wins America’s Greatest Makers Reality TV Challenge
Have you heard of America’s Greatest Makers? Alongside her partners, Dr. Anubha Sacheti, one of the pediatric dentists in our Surgical Services program, competed in and ultimately won the reality show’s pilot season where designers and developers pitch their devices, then defend them against competitors. A practical application of powerful technology, Sacheti and her team pitched the “Grush” – a digital toothbrush that transforms teeth brushing into a fun and interactive activity.
7 Tooth Brushing Tips for Children
Good habits are developed from an early age. Here are seven tooth brushing tips for children from our Pediatric Dentistry staff to help parents make good dental hygiene fun and easy!