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Creating a Dental Home

January 10th, 2026

As a parent, you know how important a happy, relaxed atmosphere is when it comes to making your child feel at home. We would like to make our Shenandoah, Iowa practice your dental home, where you and your family enjoy the best of dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. What makes a dental…
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Are you at risk for oral cancer?

January 3rd, 2026

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and thyroid or skin cancers. The high death rate results from the fact…
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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year

December 27th, 2025

It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like learning a new language or finally getting those closets reorganized, we’d like to start small with a few simple, proactive dental resolutions suitable for anyone’s…
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Is there a connection between oral health and school performance?

December 20th, 2025

As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being enthusiastic about attendance, and helping them with homework. There may also be one more way you can help your children succeed at school. Surprisingly, research…
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