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• posted: Mar. 31, 2026

From the clinical perspective, dentistry is similar around the world. Dentists, like the doctor, go to school, obtain a license, and work hard to prevent and treat tooth decay, gum Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2026

Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2026

Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026

With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to Duensing Family Dentistry these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so much so Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2026

It seems like yesterday. There you were, comforting your baby through sleepless nights, soothing her with a dentist-approved teether, celebrating as that first tiny tooth poked through her gums. And Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2026

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2026

Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2026

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2026

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2026

Are you afraid to open your mouth because you have bad breath? You’re not alone bad breath or Halitosis happens to everyone, at one time or another. If you have Read More

• posted: Jan. 20, 2026

Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2026

While the doctor and our team tell you daily oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, are essential to optimal oral health, regular dental checkups at Duensing Family Dentistry Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2026

You’re an old pro at brushing and flossing by now—after all, you’ve devoted years to looking after your dental health, carefully brushing for two minutes twice each day and flossing Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2025

Whether you’re using the latest note-taking app or old-school pen and paper, it’s a good time to start jotting down your resolutions for a healthier, happier New Year. To help Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2025

You’ve learned a lot from your dentist and your family about how to take care of your teeth. You brush and floss, you wear a mouthguard when you’re active, and Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2025

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read More