The Safety of Dental X-Rays

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 by Michelle Skierkowski, DDS

A recent study published by the American Cancer Society has been causing quite a stir with the media.  The study is suggesting that yearly or more frequent dental x-rays may increase the risk for developing a meningioma, which is the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor.  This valuable information is important to note and reinforces our… Read the Rest >>

Protect your infant from SIDS

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Since I’m about to have a baby in 2 months I’m looking into all the ways I can ensure a safe sleeping area for my baby. This article comes from The American Academy of Pediatrics. Please share this with anyone you know who cares for infants. Protect your infant from SIDS and other causes of… Read the Rest >>

Conditioned to love sugar?

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

An interesting article came out February 26th about sweet infant formulas conditioning children to crave sugar as they get older. With many news stories focusing on sugar and its addictive qualities, it’s not surprising that more and more links are being made between nature vs. nurture in the quest for health. We’ve had many anecdotal… Read the Rest >>

Product Alert — Spinbrush Warning

Thursday, March 1, 2012 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Parents, be aware! Recent news information has been released as to the risks of using Spinbrush toothbrushes. While they are often cute, with fun music jingles to entice kids into brushing regularly, reports have been received by the FDA on injuries.

Give Kids A Smile!

Thursday, February 2, 2012 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

This Saturday, the Washington County Dental Society member dentists and their assistants and community volunteers, will be partnering with Pacific University’s School of Dental Health Sciences to offer free dental care to children in our community.

World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry is excited to participate again for a fourth year and support the dental hygiene students in their goal of providing healthy smiles to happy kids!

For more information on Give Kids A Smile events happening nationally, visit their website at http://www.givekidsasmile.org/.

February is Dental Health Month!

Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

We’re gearing up for February 2012 – and the Annual Dental Health Month celebrations! We’re celebrating in a big way at World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry by participating in Give Kids A Smile Day on February 4th and showcasing our educational tools at NW Family & Kids Festival on Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th.

We have some more great news and special offers that will be coming out in our Winter 2012 Newsletter next week, so be sure to watch your inboxes!

5 Holiday De-Stressers!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

We don’t know about you, but the holidays can feel like a mixture of ups and downs, no matter how much we try to keep things exciting for our friends and family. Scored the perfect present for your little one? Up! Snapped at the salesperson after a long day of harrowing driving? Down. Found a long-lost family recipe to showcase at holiday dinner? Up! Realized every night of the week is jam-packed with events and to-do lists? Down.

Managing the roller coaster of emotions and circumstances can make even the most even-tempered parent have a nervous breakdown – so we offer 5 tips to manage the holiday stress as we count down!

Regular Dental Visits = An ounce of prevention!

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

You may have heard the old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In health matters, this folk statement is more than true. Unfortunately, due to economic restraints and “tightening-the-belt” budgeting, our doctors are finding that more and more patients are putting off regular dental care in favor of “when it hurts I’ll fix it!”

Dental care should have a different focus than simply “fixing the broken part” when necessary – akin to the idea of forgoing regular car maintenance and spending more dollars at the pump and mechanic shop when several issues that could have been prevented if caught earlier all combine into one large fix-it bill. Having a healthy mouth and body occurs when families are working toward daily habits of health, including a visit to a health professional regularly.

4th Annual Candy Exchange!

Thursday, September 22, 2011 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

Dr. Michelle Stafford, a Board Certified Pediatric Dental Specialist here in Portland offers some great tips for parents as they prepare for the candy frenzy that happens during Halloween and into the fall and winter holidays!

5 Mistakes to Help Your Teen Avoid!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

While many of you may still have younger children still learning the basics of oral hygiene, have you stopped to think of what to prepare for when your children grow into that fun age between 12 – 18? We recently came across an article that addresses those top 5 issues you may have already experienced in your household. What techniques have you found to help your child or teen avoid these toothy troubles?