Daylight Savings Has Arrived. Time to “Spring Forward”! It’s that time of year again. Daylight Savings begins at 2:00AM on Sunday, March 12th. But outside of the promise of Spring and longer days, does anybody really love experiencing this bi-annual jet lag? Most of the United States (Arizona excepted) abides by the practice of setting […]
Do Dental Implants Last Forever? Advances in dental science have led to dental implants becoming the best treatment option for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Whether teeth have been lost to accident, gum disease, or decay, fixed bridges or removable dentures are no longer the only (or best) solutions to restore […]
Thanksgiving is a Time of Togetherness and Gratitude. ~Nigel Hamilton For many of us, the Thanksgiving means turkey dinners, pumpkin pie, football games, parades, family, friends, or the beginning of Christmas holidays. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, it is celebrated on the […]
Winter. Holiday Season. Flu Season. Winter is here! And with Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday season is officially upon us. But unfortunately, so is the flu season. While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses can be detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter. The exact timing and […]
Improving This World, One Smile At A Time. Be a World Smile Day Ambassador. Since its inception in December 1963, the Smiley Face has been part of American culture. Harvey Ball created Smiley for a Worcester, MA Insurance Company. What began as an internal employee morale boosting campaign soon spread around the world to […]
The Summer Paralympic Games Have Begun – Go Team USA! It’s probably safe to say that many Americans watched the Summer Olympic Games in August. We come together as a country for the love of sport. But did you know that you can still cheer for Team USA? Opening Ceremonies for the Summer Paralympic Games […]
It’s Back-to-School Time! You’re Ready…But Is Your MOUTH Ready? Summer break is officially over as millions of children head out for their first days of school. Every child wants to look their best as they head back to school this fall. Parents schedule haircuts, get the latest outfits, and buy plenty of school supplies…but most overlook the […]
Should You Floss or Not? Just Floss…It’s Not Going to Hurt! The U.S. Department of Health’s latest decision to not include flossing in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, coupled with the Associated Press’ recent report that the recommendation for flossing lacks evidence that flossing helps is creating a lot of confusion…but don’t throw out your […]
CITIUS – ALTIUS – FORTIUS FASTER – HIGHER – STRONGER Billions of people around the world will be watching as the Olympic Games open tonight. But aside from cheering on Team USA in their quest for gold and watching your favorite events, what do you really know about the Olympics? THEN & NOW: ANCIENT […]
Are Your Summer Drinks Hurting Your Teeth? Let’s face it. It has been a hot few weeks of summer here in San Diego, and there is nothing better than an ice cold drink on a hot summer day. But choosing the best drink for your smile is not always an easy task. Some of […]