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2019 Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education

Can you believe that Dr. Betty has been retired for 4 years! To honor her legacy, we are asking our patients that will be attending college this upcoming fall to apply for the Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. The applicant must be attending college in the fall of 2019 to be considered. Please…

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We have chosen the 2018 scholars

We have selected three recipients for our Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. With over 65 applicants, the selection process was a challenge! But after weeks of reviewing and deliberating, Samantha Pichler was awarded the top Scholarship of $5,000. Additionally, Lauren Lawless and Adam Chehadi were both awarded $1,000 scholarships. All three students will be…

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We are not kidding about mouthguards

Whether it be football, baseball, hockey, boxing, lacrosse, wrestling, volleyball or any other sports your children may be involved with, we want you to understand the importance of mouthguards. Believe us when we tell you that we have seen some horrific mouth trauma as a result of a sports-related mishap. We all know that accidents…

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New drill and fill alternative

Until recently, drilling and filling has been the primary form of treatment for caries or “cavities” in the United States. In July, The New York Times published an article announcing that the FDA has approved an antimicrobial liquid that can be applied with a brush to infected teeth called silver diamine fluoride. Silver diamine fluoride is a odorless…

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Say Cheese

Healthy snack options for your kids are not always the most convenient options. You always hear about foods that are not good for your teeth, like foods and drinks that are high in sugar. But what about foods that actually help your mouth fight harmful bacteria? They exist and cheese happens to be one of…

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Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education–2016

For the second consecutive year, Children’s Dentistry of Westminster is asking our patients that will be attending college this upcoming fall to apply for the Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education. As many of you know, last year Dr. Betty retired from Children’s Dentistry after 38 years. This scholarship is our way of carrying…

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Why a pediatric dentist?

Believe it or not we get this question a lot. What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a general dentist? Well for starters, a certified pediatric dentists must have two additional years of training beyond dental school. During residency, pediatric dentists focus on growth and development, hospital dentistry, sedation, behavior management and child…

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Vacation is not the time to forget about oral hygiene

Vacation season is here. We can see it all ready—dragging the kids back to the hotel late after an all day excursion, fighting to get pajama’s on and putting your kids to bed without brushing their teeth. As difficult as it is to maintain a sense of routine while away, vacations often lead to a…

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Dr. Betty Barr Higher Education Financial Scholarship

In honor of Betty Barr, the founder of Children’s Dentistry, who will be retiring this month; we would like to provide a financial scholarship to a current Children’s Dentistry patient. The patient must be attending college in the fall of 2015. Please see the following instruction to apply. Dr. Betty Barr Scholarship for Higher Education Deadline:…

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Smile Again

Did you know that in Dr. Nelle’s spare time she is president of the Metro Denver Dental Foundation(MDDF)? MDDF runs a program called Smile Again, which provides cost free restorative dental care to survivors of domestic abuse in an effort to help individuals restore their oral health, assist in their recovery and support their efforts…

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Toothpaste Rules

Parents ask us, “What type of toothpaste should my child use?” Many companies market specialized products geared towards children, save your money! Your child can use any toothpaste with flouride that has a Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association. Brushing teeth twice a day(after breakfast and before bed) provides greater benefits than brushing once. Parents…