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Employee Spotlight Featuring Whitney

Welcome to another segment in our PDAO Employee Spotlight series! This time, we’re introducing you to Whitney, a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been a member of our team since September 2010. One of the most inspiring aspects of her job is her work with special needs children and their

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The Right Time for Fluoride with Dr. Jon

Recently, Dr. Jon, a pediatric dentist at our Fayetteville office, dove into an essential topic for parents: fluoride exposure and its introduction to children. With the goal of preventing cavities and promoting dental health, Dr. Jon provided detailed and practical guidelines for using fluoride toothpaste at different stages of a

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Smile Study Discussions with Dr. Jason

This week, we sat down with Dr. Jason Landers to discuss a case study that demonstrates the transformative impact of early orthodontic intervention!  The case begins with Ruby, a seven-year-old patient who visited the pediatric side of our clinic for a routine dental cleaning. However, during the visit, Dr. Will

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Employee Spotlight Featuring Lizeth

This week, we sat down with Lizeth, a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), who has been an invaluable part of the PDAO team since 2020. Lizeth’s journey at PDAO began at the front desk, managing check-ins and check-outs. However, her ambitions quickly transcended administrative duties. Ideally, Lizeth wanted more direct interaction

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Caries Risk Assessment with Dr. Jon

Today, Dr. Jon, a pediatric dentist at our Fayetteville office, will be delving into the topic of the Caries Risk Assessment. Dr. Jon breaks down the Caries Risk Assessment to better understand what it entails, its importance, and how it benefits patients! Breaking Down the Terminology To ensure a clear

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PDAO Spotlight with Andrea Malcolm

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, Amy Morgan recently sat down with Andrea Malcolm, a PDAO mom and patient, who shared her personal journey with motherhood and orthodontics. Andrea provided insight into the unique challenges and triumphs of managing oral health care for both herself and her children within

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Tips to Prepare Your Child for the Dentist

Are you feeling a little nervous about your child’s first trip to the dentist? You’re not alone! Many parents worry about how their little ones will react. So this week we’re sharing some super helpful tips to help ease your child into their dental debut with a smile. 1. Start

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What to Do When You Have a Dental Emergency

Hello, parents! If you’ve ever worried about what to do when a dental emergency strikes your little one, you’re not alone. That’s why this week we’re sharing some extremely valuable information about what you need to know about handling dental emergencies for your kids. Recognizing a Dental Emergency Let’s start

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PDAO Team Talk with Kirsten

Are you ready for another PDAO Team Talk? Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to another member of our PDAO family, Kirsten, who is an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) at our Fayetteville location and has a background in child development. Kirsten shares the realities of dental anxiety and how her

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Employee Spotlight Featuring Whitney

Welcome to another segment in our PDAO Employee Spotlight series! This time, we’re introducing you to Whitney, a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been a member of our team since September 2010. One of the most inspiring aspects of her job is her work with special needs children and their

Read More »

The Right Time for Fluoride with Dr. Jon

Recently, Dr. Jon, a pediatric dentist at our Fayetteville office, dove into an essential topic for parents: fluoride exposure and its introduction to children. With the goal of preventing cavities and promoting dental health, Dr. Jon provided detailed and practical guidelines for using fluoride toothpaste at different stages of a

Read More »

Smile Study Discussions with Dr. Jason

This week, we sat down with Dr. Jason Landers to discuss a case study that demonstrates the transformative impact of early orthodontic intervention!  The case begins with Ruby, a seven-year-old patient who visited the pediatric side of our clinic for a routine dental cleaning. However, during the visit, Dr. Will

Read More »

Employee Spotlight Featuring Lizeth

This week, we sat down with Lizeth, a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), who has been an invaluable part of the PDAO team since 2020. Lizeth’s journey at PDAO began at the front desk, managing check-ins and check-outs. However, her ambitions quickly transcended administrative duties. Ideally, Lizeth wanted more direct interaction

Read More »

Caries Risk Assessment with Dr. Jon

Today, Dr. Jon, a pediatric dentist at our Fayetteville office, will be delving into the topic of the Caries Risk Assessment. Dr. Jon breaks down the Caries Risk Assessment to better understand what it entails, its importance, and how it benefits patients! Breaking Down the Terminology To ensure a clear

Read More »

PDAO Spotlight with Andrea Malcolm

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, Amy Morgan recently sat down with Andrea Malcolm, a PDAO mom and patient, who shared her personal journey with motherhood and orthodontics. Andrea provided insight into the unique challenges and triumphs of managing oral health care for both herself and her children within

Read More »

Tips to Prepare Your Child for the Dentist

Are you feeling a little nervous about your child’s first trip to the dentist? You’re not alone! Many parents worry about how their little ones will react. So this week we’re sharing some super helpful tips to help ease your child into their dental debut with a smile. 1. Start

Read More »

What to Do When You Have a Dental Emergency

Hello, parents! If you’ve ever worried about what to do when a dental emergency strikes your little one, you’re not alone. That’s why this week we’re sharing some extremely valuable information about what you need to know about handling dental emergencies for your kids. Recognizing a Dental Emergency Let’s start

Read More »

PDAO Team Talk with Kirsten

Are you ready for another PDAO Team Talk? Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to another member of our PDAO family, Kirsten, who is an RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) at our Fayetteville location and has a background in child development. Kirsten shares the realities of dental anxiety and how her

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