A recent letter from the City of Muscatine has evicted the once resident Mouth Monsters from 2023 Cedar Plaza Dr. The letter dated December 7th, 2015 ended the residency. The letter stated that the Monsters violated Section 10-19-2(A) of City…
Iowa Oral Health Facts The American Dental Association just released facts about the dental care and oral health habits of Iowans. Iowa's Oral Health Care System Can't see the infographic? Download it here: http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Science%20and%20Research/HPI/OralHealthCare-StateFacts/Iowa-Oral-Health-Care-System.ashx. Download a PDF of the infographic.…
It has been about four months since we opened our doors in July. As a locally owned small business we have been very appreciative for the community support we have received. We feel strongly that every child should have access…
Dr. Jarod was recently featured on a national podcast with Howard Farran. The podcast titled Dentistry Uncensored interviews dental professionals from around the country. Dr. Jarod speaks with Howard regarding new graduate issues, organized dentistry, the Iowa FIND Project, and…
Muscatine resident and full time pediatric dentist Dr. Jarod Johnson has recently been featured in EZPedo's Magazine. Dr. Jarod's article is a part of three that features the training offered at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Advanced Education in…
Most people don't think a healthy Halloween is possible. While dressing up is a major component, children often look forward to counting and sorting their favorite types of candy after a night of trick or treating. When I was a…
Pediatric Dentistry: The New and the Tried and True Dr. Jarod recently attended a continuing education course at The University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics. The course, Pediatric Dentistry: The New and the Tried and True, focused on…
A child's first tooth is an exciting time. As your child grows, his or her teeth will play an important role in development. Teeth allow children to do many things like eat, speak, develop bones of the head, and last…
School Excuse for Dental Care A Message to Parents and School Administrators Regarding School Absence for Dental Appointments Tooth decay in children can be painful, just as it is in adults. Although largely preventable with proper home care and regular…
What is a sealant? 90% of cavities in permanent posterior teeth (back teeth) are in the grooves of teeth. Sealants are a protective coating that goes in the grooves of teeth to help make teeth easier for a toothbrush to…