Is a Pediatric Dentist Right For Your Child?

  Today, I am going to address 2 questions that you, a parent, may have about your child and pediatric dentistry. Should My Child Go to a Pediatric Dentist? Of course, I highly recommend that you at least try out a pediatric dentist in your area. Bring your child and see how they react to the environment. Sometimes,
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Combat Summer Chaos with a Routine

If you’re a parent who has been through summer break before, you know how quickly your daily routine gets thrown out the door. All year your family knew what to expect from day to day: get up, eat breakfast, go to school, come home, do homework, eat dinner, go to bed. Now with summer upon us, you probably
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Protect Your Teeth with Strong Enamel!

Understanding Enamel Enamel is the hard, outer layer of your teeth. In fact, it is the hardest substance in your body! However, just because it is tough doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. Enamel can chip and break just like your bones. The difference is that once your enamel is gone, it doesn’t
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5 Quick Tips for Balancing School and Family

Having a family can make the idea of going back to school seem impossible. There are many ways to make it work though! Here at the Pediatric Dental Assisting School, you will be able to spend time with your family while studying to have a great new career! How To Strike That Balance 1. Stay Close. Graduates
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4 Quick and Healthy Snacks for Kids

With school ending, summer break approaching, and all of the previous dietary No Nos piling up, you are probably wondering – What can I feed my kids? I know that you are busy and you’re looking for quick options for your children’s afternoon snack. I have good news! You don’t have to sacrifice
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What Exactly Are You Eating All Day?

These days, kids (and adults!) eat all day. Not only is this bad for your general health – not to mention your waistline – but it does a ton of damage to your teeth. On top of that, the food choices make it even worse. You may be sick of hearing about what’s wrong with the food choices
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Quick Cash or a Steady Job?

With the economy issues we have been experiencing for the past few years, there is a lot of talk about how hard it is to get a job. Because of this, there are many “tips” out there about how to make money by not having a job. Hmm… I know what I would prefer! Pediatric Dental Assistants are in high
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Dangers in the Outfield

With the end of school approaching, and now that we are in baseball season here in Marietta, Georgia, parents are asking me about mouthguards. Are they worth it? Are there really oral injuries in sports that we should be worried about? What if my kid hates them? Let me tell you – mouthguards are
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Work/Life Balance: A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That

Every parent feels the need to provide well for their family. And in this day and age, it seems that everyone is working overtime. Why provide a little when you can provide a lot if you work more hours a day? But what are you sacrificing when you spend all your time at work? In what ways are you hoping
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My Favorite Georgia Mom Blogs

You can probably tell that I love blogging. It is the perfect outlet for me to share my knowledge of the pediatric dental assistant industry. Through blogging, I have found some really great mom bloggers who share their parenting ideas, events in the area, and fun craft ideas. I thought it would be
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The Habit Your Child Needs to Kick

As a pediatric dentist I see it all. Today, I want to talk about how thumb-sucking affects your child’s oral health and jaw structure. Why do infants and children suck their thumbs? Babies are naturally inclined to suck, it’s an instinctive habit – it can start in the womb. For some children,
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Dental Assistants Recognition Week

Did you hear that it was Dental Assistants Recognition Week from March 2nd-8th? If not, I’m here to tell you all about it. A Theme of Embracing Change The theme this year was “Dental Assisting: Embracing the Changes of the Profession.” As you know if you read my blog, dental assistants really
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Gap-Toothed Smiles in Kids are a Good Sign

We love gap-toothed smiles! I sometimes see kids come in and their parents are so proud of their beautiful smiles, with the teeth all lined up and touching. That may look nice now but when the permanent teeth come in they will be crowded, which can cause crooked smiles. Adult permanent teeth are 1.5-2x
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Don’t forget the “C” in F-L-O-S-S

Ok, so maybe you’ll think that I’m just a pediatric dentist, not a spelling bee champ – but keep reading and you’ll understand what I mean. The 5 Sides to Your Teeth The key to flossing is that each one of your teeth has 5 sides: The top, or the side you chew on The front The back The
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Have Job Growth AND Work with Kids!

A lot of my Pediatric Dental Assistant students come from situations where their job growth was limited. I’m always excited to tell them that they are on their way to a career that has long term potential, success, and opportunity. Passionate About Working with Kids Many individuals are passionate
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Send Your Assistants to My Pediatric Dental Assistant School!

One of the pediatric dentists in the Atlanta area heard about my school and took advantage of the excellent training I provide. Here’s what she had to say: Sandra came to my office a little over a year ago. She had no previous dental experience and was hired originally to do sterilization. We began
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How to Choose a Pediatric Dentist

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about ways to help your child enjoy taking care of their teeth. One of those ways was to find a great pediatric dentist so that the dentist visits are enjoyable and fun for your child. In this post, I’ll talk more about what a pediatric dentist is and how to choose one. What
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Kid’s First Visit to the Dentist

This visual aid explains how important it is to take your child to the dentist as early as you can. They should be going by the age of one, but only 10% of children at that age have seen a dentist. Give your child a healthy start by taking them to the dentist early! ~ Dr. Rhea Haugseth   Dr.
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5 Ways to Make Brushing Teeth More Fun for Kids

After over 35 years in the field of pediatric dentistry, I’m well aware that many children are not fond of brushing their teeth. Kids may find it boring or uncomfortable and they don’t understand the point. As a parent though, it is important to find a way to get your child interested in the process
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5 Reasons to Pursue a New Career

Having a Pediatric Dental Assisting School, I meet many different people who have been ready for a career change when they came to me. Many times, the individuals I meet already have a love for working with kids. They are stay-at-home moms or dads, or single parents looking for better work. They are
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