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Oct 6, 20231 min read
Shark teeth
Childrens’ teeth typically erupt in a certain sequence and position, but sometimes they like to throw us pediatric dentists a curveball....
Oct 6, 20231 min read
Blink three times if you read this
Most people never stop to consider the act of blinking their eyes. There’s actually quite a lot to it, including the three types of...
Oct 6, 20233 min read
The midwife experience
Midwives offer a different experience from traditional OB-GYN care Your personal preference for how you want to have your baby is...
Aug 4, 20232 min read
Your cat’s lifestyle: in or out
Being a cat owner includes looking out for the behavioral and social needs of one’s feline friend. For some, this means their cat will...
Aug 4, 20234 min read
Travel easy with an escorted tour
Traveling overseas is a dream for many people. If you want to take your family to visit a foreign country, but the planning and making it...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Go ‘Green’ for your child’s school
Founded in 1997, Oregon Green Schools (OGS) provides free assistance and support to schools across the state in establishing and...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
No more lunch tray blues
We all know it’s going to happen, despite the many, many times you said to your child, “Don’t forget your retainer at lunch!” And we...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Knee-to-knee at the first appointment
At most pediatric dental offices, we take care of our littlest patients with what’s called a knee-to-knee exam. With this technique,...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
Vision screenings vs. exams
It’s back to school time, which means your child will likely have an in-school vision screening. Even if your child passes a school or...
Aug 4, 20232 min read
What kind of birth story do you want?
If you’re pregnant or about to be, you’re likely considering where you want to have your baby. A better question might be, what kind of...
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Your rights and IEPs
When you have a child with specialized education needs, you’ve likely encountered an Individualized Education Program (IEP). At its core,...
May 31, 20233 min read
Wine Country
A grown-up escape by Donnita Cagle Bassinger, CTC, MCC Escaping for a few days to have a grown-up vacation with a romantic partner or...
May 31, 20232 min read
The emotional weight of having a child with disabilities
The experience of having a child with disabilities can be overwhelming for any parent, but the emotional weight can be particularly heavy...
May 31, 20231 min read
FiX iT Lane County
A one-stop shop for local repair enthusiasts In 2018, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated 2.2 million...
May 31, 20231 min read
It’s just a phase…or two, possibly
Orthodontic treatment is a well-worth-it commitment we sometimes split into two phases. In phase one, the goal is to help the jaw develop...
May 31, 20231 min read
The benefits of fluoride for kids
Many parents ask us about fluoride for their children, especially because it is not added to drinking water in this area. First and...
May 31, 20231 min read
Motion sickness and vision
Vision is a key way we understand what is happening around us. This includes knowing how other people and objects are moving, as well as...
May 31, 20231 min read
Get outdoors with your canine friend
Enjoy the best of the Pacific Northwest this season by taking your trail buddy with you on outdoor adventures. To keep them safe: Choose...
Mar 21, 20231 min read
Where do lost retainers go?
Perhaps they’re with the missing socks There must be a parallel universe that contains all of our children’s missing items. It’s a land...
Mar 21, 20234 min read
San Diego | the perfect family vacation
Escaping Oregon to get to sunshine and beaches just got a lot easier, with non-stop flights from the Eugene Airport. In just over two...
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