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Thursday, May 17, 2012 by Nicholas Peterka

Flossing in the News!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 by worldofsmiles

We’re not sure if it just means it is a slow news day, but we LOVE it when teeth make the news. This article comes from the Wall Street Journal: Flossing—beyond just clearing out the spinach from those eggs Florentine lingering between the molars—aids in gum health and good breath. New research shows flossing may… Read the Rest >>

April is National Donate Life Month

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

In 2007 my mom became a liver transplant recipient. I am happy to report that March 7th marked her 5 year new birthday with her new liver. I am personally grateful for the family that chose to donate the organs of their loved one and prolong the life of my mother. She would not be… 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 >>

Baby Sign Language

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 by worldofsmiles

We are happy to have a guest blog written by Shira Fogel, founder of Tiny Talkers. On Monday April 16th, she will be here at World Of Smiles teaching Baby Sign Language 101 from 5:30-7:30. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up by going to www.TinyTalkersPortland.com. Baby Sign Language By: Shira Fogel Babies… Read the Rest >>

NYT Report on rise in cavities in kids

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

This article comes straight from the New York Times, and it prompted a follow up story on ABC news. More and more people are realizing how vitally important it is to get their children to the dentist early and often. At World Of Smiles, we believe the greatest value in this comes in the form… Read the Rest >>

Affordable Alternative to Dental Insurance!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by Michelle Stafford, DDS

World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry is proud to be joining the network of providers and members that make up the Patient Physician Cooperative of Portland. PPC provides a program that helps the patients by providing access to affordable healthcare, and provides a way for doctors to support their patients who are uninsured. Members pay a… 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.

Health Apps – Do you use them?

Thursday, February 23, 2012 by admin

We love technology at World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry and always want to be on the cutting edge! (Look for our World of Smiles app coming soon!) When we were doing some research, we ran across this great article on whether health apps are really effective or not.

Some experts estimate that 500 million customers will be using them by 2015 and according to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, 17 percent of cell phone users look up health or medical information on their devices.