Caring for your infant’s teeth begins the moment they are born. From birth until about six months of age, you should clean your child’s gums. Gently rub a damp cloth over the gums after each meal. Once teeth appear it’s time to brush the teeth twice each day with [...]
When you are pregnant, your hormonal activity increases, which can lead to “pregnancy gingivitis.” If you ignore it, gingivitis can develop into a chronic infection of the teeth, gums, and jawbone that can even lead to tooth loss. Gingivitis can also affect the health of your unborn baby and [...]
By now almost everyone knows that smoking has been linked with lung disease, cancer, and heart disease. But most people are not aware that smokers are much more likely to have serious dental and oral health problems. Periodontal disease is an infection of the teeth, gums, and the bone [...]
Due to changes in best practices for health care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic Open Door is deferring routine appointment types and preventative dental services. These necessary protective measures require in a temporary reduction in our dental workforce. Our health centers remain open for essential dental services. We ask our community [...]
Below are the best resources for information about COVID-19: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Humboldt County Department of Public Health Humboldt Health Alert Partnership HealthPlan of California (PDF) Information St. Joseph Health Online Self-Assessment Tool American Diabetes Association’s COVID-19 Diabetes Resources
Important Information For Patients with Diabetes Trusted Sources of Information About Implications of COVID-19 for People with Diabetes: CDC: COVID-19 The Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition DiaTribe: Coronavirus Preparation Strategies American Diabetes Association ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists) JDRF: Coronavirus TCYOD: COVID-19 Video Medscape [...]
Due to changes in best practices for health care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic Open Door is deferring routine appointment types and preventative dental services. These necessary protective measures require in a temporary reduction in our dental workforce. Our health centers remain open for essential dental services. We ask our community [...]
Due to changes in best practices for health care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic Open Door is deferring routine appointment types and preventative dental services. These necessary protective measures required in a temporary reduction in our dental workforce. Our health centers remain open for essential dental services. We ask our [...]
The current COVID-19 pandemic is a unique and rapidly changing event for our country and the world. We acknowledge the necessity for clear, transparent, and frequent communication. Open Door is following guidance from federal, state, and local public health officials. While it is vital that our health centers remain open, [...]
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