Oregon has set a new precedent for the role dentistry plays in the health care system by becoming the first state in the United States to allow dentists to administer vaccines to patients. Although there are two other states, Minnesota and Illinois, that have laws allowing dentists to give flu shots, Oregon dentists can give […]
Check out this new post by the ADA how your diet relates to your teeth health! In 2019, your nutrition choices will also benefit your teeth! Happy New Year everyone from Main Street Dental Gresham, your Gresham Family Dentist. Dr. Seth Monson Gresham Dentist 503-665-8283 Emergency Dentist, Emergency Implant, Emergency Root Canal Your body is […]
Lately, I have had a couple of patients ask about blood disorders and their oral health. There was a recent study published and reviewed by the ADA regarding the home care of patients with hemophilia. Some of the results included that hemophiliacs did not care for their teeth and gums as well as the general […]
American Dental Association Wants to Amend McCarran-Ferguson Act-what does this mean for dental patients? Dr. Seth here, hope everyone’s Christmas and holiday was amazing. So there is some movement within the dental circles and government to amend an ACT that would allow dental insurance companies to compete with one another to provide more transparent costs […]
The ADA recently published this article highlighting the win for citizens oral health across America, this legislation is action showing ALL Americans deserve good oral health and access to oral health care and education. This bill emulates what Main Street Dental does day in and day out in relation to preventative care and not just […]
Hey guys Dr. Seth Monson here from Main Street Dental Gresham…thank you to all the Veterans who have served out there! We would like to take a moment to share some big information regarding coverage for our vets and their dental health. If you need a dentist near me that takes your VA dental insurance […]
DIY dentistry is on the rise among our younger crowd and NBC put out a story and video detailing some of the perils. Especially do it yourself teeth whitening, braces, and temporary fillings for pain relief. Your teeth are connected to your jaws, your jaws are connected to your jawbones, and there’s a complex network […]
Check out this article from the ADA! FDA Approves HPV Vaccine For Men And Women Aged 27 To 45. The New York Times (10/5, Grady, Hoffman) reported that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the HPV vaccine “for men and women from 27 to 45-years-old.” The article noted that the vaccine “had been previously approved for […]
Main Street Dental Gresham and Dr. Seth Monson are excited to announce the opening of a dental assisting school in the spring/summer of 2019! We will be opening a new learning center and 4 new operatories to utilize for the school. Come be a part of a fast growing industry with great benefits, pay, and […]
ADA Foundation: “Regardless of how nicotine is delivered (by e-cigarettes or combustible cigarettes), nicotine negatively affects adolescence brain developmental processes and may lead to psychiatric disorders and cognitive impairment in later life. 20,21 This report and ongoing research will clarify the public’s perceived safety of e-cigarettes in the future.” Check out this article from the […]