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6 Long Term Health Effects of Poor Oral Hygiene

People generally agree that good oral hygiene is essential to overall good health.  But do you know why? Unfortunately, many of us don’t.  We know there is a connection; we’re just not exactly sure how deep that connection is. This lack of knowledge has undoubtedly led to the childhood dental disease epidemic that is currently...

What To Expect at Your Child’s First Dentist Appointment

So your child just turned 1, and you’re scheduling your child’s first dentist appointment. Doesn’t it seem like the anticipation of this appointment is worse than when you’re going for yourself? No need to chew those nails to the quick just yet. This dentist appointment shouldn’t be very nerve-wracking at all. (And you want to do...

StarSmilez with Dental Schools

We bet you didn’t know that despite their goofy grins and playful ways, many of our StarSmilez puppets are actually currently in dental school. They pull their all-nighters in the library, trudge through lab hours, spend years in clinicals, and earn their white coats. Well, almost anyway.  They may not be as serious at school...

Rockstar Mom, Jennie Garth, on Childhood Oral Health Care

When it comes to her kids, Jennie Garth has got it right.  With two new shows scheduled to hit the air and a recently released biography, this TV star and and mother of three never loses sight on what’s most important – her three daughters.  Because of them, she has become an advocate for children’s...

Exploring the Outback with the Kimberley Dental Team

Who knew that a choir trip could turn into a lifelong mission to provide dental care to the underserved?  But that’s exactly what happened for John and Jan Owen. John accompanied his wife and her choir, Madjitil Moorna: Singers of Aboriginal songs, when they visited Halls Creek District High School for a concert.  And then...

Kim Meehan, Mrs. New Jersey International & BG Roo

BG Roo and his baby kangaroo have been rubbing elbows with some pretty awesome celebrities, including Kim Meehan, a former Mrs. New Jersey International.  Besides her success as a pageant contestant, Kim is a dental hygienist, model, spokesperson, and retired professional cheerleader.    Given all of the positions she holds, it’s no wonder that shes...