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Tea Time!
As Portlanders embrace natural and alternative medicine, we at East Portland Dentistry like to point our patients to organic foods and drinks that promote oral health. While many people know and appreciate that the antioxidants in tea provide cardiovascular and neurological benefits, tea’s connection to oral health is perhaps less widely known. In recent studies,…
Read MoreWhen it Comes to Packaged Food, Looks Can be Deceiving
East Portland Dentistry is a huge advocate of healthy habits that promote good oral health. These include the obvious, like not smoking or wearing a mouthguard when participating in sports activities– but did you know that diet is an essential part of your oral health too? Your diet, your dentition The food you eat not…
Read MoreFree Sealants for Children on March 1st!
As Oregonians, we regularly sport slickers and rain boots to protect ourselves from the elements. We don’t fret the torrential downpour (or the occasional blustery snowstorm); rather, we gear up and go out. Likewise, we can easily gear up and protect our teeth from decay; A simple visit to East Portland Dentistry will better equip…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Dental Hygienist
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, so here at East Portland Dentistry we are celebrating the compassionate dental staff of hygienists who partner with dentist in Portland, OR Dr. Joy Arend. To celebrate all of their hard work, we wanted to share a day in the life of a dental hygienist. Dental Hygiene Education In order…
Read MoreOctober is National Dental Hygiene Month
Spotlight on Our Fabulous Dental Hygienists To celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month in October we wanted to showcase our wonderful staff. There is ongoing research that shows a direct link between oral health and general health. At East Portland Dentistry, Portland dentist Dr. Joy Arend and her team tell patients that your oral health is…
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