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Our world has dramatically changed. Covid-19 has upended much of the normal routine that once helped define our everyday lives. We now quarantine, wear masks, and socially distance ourselves from others. We have no idea how long this virus will continue to wreak havoc, and many of us remain uncertain about what activities are safe…

Dear Patients, We hope this post finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your…

For most women, visiting an east Portland dentist may not top their to-do lists during pregnancy. After all, nine months even isn’t enough time plan and prepare to welcome a new life into the world. To-do lists may seem never-ending: OB/GYN appointments, exercise classes, and nursery organization all take time and energy to organize and…

Smiles enchant, enliven, and encourage us. They, intrigue, inspire, and invigorate us. And certainly, smiles radiate joy. Some of us, however, refrain from smiling, not because we’re unhappy, but because we’re self-conscious. We hesitate to smile because we don’t have bright, pearly whites to flash. Discolored teeth may render us straight-faced, making us appear joyless.…

Baristas grind coffee beans. Butchers grind beef. Motivated students put their noses to the grindstone. What we don’t want to grind is our teeth. For patients looking for family dental care in East Portland, Dr. Joy Arend is the premiere dentist in the Portland metropolitan area for children and adults who grind their teeth. Teeth…