Aug 07 2017

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Happiness, Relationships, and Their Impact on Health- Findings From Harvard University

Many studies even concluded that people’s level of satisfaction with their relationships at age 50 was a better indicator of physical health than their cholesterol levels

Jul 18 2017

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Saving Children From Dangers of Dental Sedation- The Pediatricians’ Role

Saving Children From Dangers of Dental Sedation- The Pediatricians’ Role For those who may be new to this blog, I’m J. Shahangian, a pediatric dentist in San Diego, and a dad to three girls. Its my first time doing something like this but I felt obligated to respond to a recent “Sunday Night w...

Jul 08 2017

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Study finds kids who breastfed for more than 2 years had more cavities

The intuition of a mother that breastfeeding her child is good has long been backed by the scientific evidence that shows benefits to mom and child alike. These benefits are many and they span the realms of physiological to emotional health. As a parent and a Certified Lactation Educator, I subscrib...

Jun 22 2017

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Teen Smoking- The Not So Fresh Statistics

From traditional cigarettes to e-cigs or cigars, there’s no shortage of products for people to get their tobacco fix. And while moms and dads know these products – while unhealthy – are meant for those old enough to know better, there have been some eye-raising stats wafting around recently about th...

Jun 18 2017

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Calling Shenanigans: Happenings in Pediatric Dentistry

It’s somewhat hard to believe and really humbling to realize that come June, I have been practicing as a dentist for 10 years now. I still consider myself “new” to this amazing profession as everyday I come across something new, something intriguing.  One thing that never gets old though, is t...

Jun 04 2017

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New Study: Dads treat their sons and daughters differently

New Study: Dads treat their sons and daughters differently When asked which of our kids is our favorite, parents typically say “I love them all the same”. We push to get our girls to be equals in science and sports when competing with the boys and try to teach our boys to appreciate cooking and [&he...

Apr 30 2017

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FDA Weighs in to TKO Orajel and Hyland’s Tablets

Parenting a newborn is tough stuff, specially with a teething child. I’ve previously written on what to expect with suggestions on how to deal with a teething baby. Now the latest twist is how the FDA recommended against some of the commonly used remedies. Teething has been a source of challen...

Apr 08 2017

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Toss The Floss Challenge

Toss The Floss Challenge I get it — flossing is annoying. So, thanks to recent news stories saying flossing doesn’t work, I’m not surprised that parents are asking if they should toss the floss. In case you missed it, the Associated Press asked the departments of Health and Human Services and ...

Mar 16 2017

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#BreastIsBest 0 – #FedIsBest 1

Simply put, the saying “it takes village” to raise a child is true, and that starts with supporting moms – no matter how they choose to feed their child.

Jul 28 2015

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PREGNANCY

Pregnancy is often one of the most exciting and memorable times in a mother’s life.

Jul 28 2015

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BABIES & KIDS

When a baby tooth is lost too early, the permanent teeth can drift into the empty space and make it difficult for other adult

Jul 28 2015

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PreTeens & Teens

Tips to stay healthy with a confident smile

Jul 28 2015

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Scientific Articles

AAPD dental cleaning & exam CLINICAL guideline, AAPD dental cleaning & exam guidelines

Jul 28 2015

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Symptom Checker

ADA Dental Symptom Checker! Developed resource by American Dental Association

Jul 28 2015

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DENTAL PROCEDURES 101

Basic of Dental Procedures

Jul 28 2015

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AFTER DENTAL PROCEDURES

Ever wonder what to expect after your child has had a dental procedure? We expect your provider will give you individualized instructions on what to expect after your visit, but here’s the most common pediatric procedures and some relevant post-visit considerations: Sealant Sealants are a white plas...

May 11 2015

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February is National Children’s Oral Health Awareness Month

Calling all parents!  February is Children’s Dental Health Month!  So, I thought I would share some information from the AAPD and some facts that they have detailed at their website: mouthmonsters.mychildrensteeth.org.   Here are some fun stats from the AAPD’s first State of Little ...