﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:19:14 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>UPD Dental Associates</title><link>https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com:443/Education/rss/505</link><atom:link href="https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com:443/Education/rss/505" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Ferris]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Dental Hygienist Week]]></title><link>https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com/Education/celebrating-dental-hygienist-week</link><description><![CDATA[ If your child has ever left our office smiling, laughing, or proudly holding a new toothbrush, chances are a dental hygienist helped make that happen! 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 We use our teeth for just about everything we eat, but what do bugs use? It turns out that insects have some of the most creative chewing ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com/Education/do-bugs-have-teeth-1</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[537d225c-4dbc-43db-9abb-b9292de421d3-59]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Ferris]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Dental Health During the Holidays]]></title><link>https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com/Education/dental-health-during-the-holidays</link><description><![CDATA[ The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and delicious treats. However, it’s also a time when oral health can easily take a backseat. Between sugary desserts, festive drinks, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com/Education/dental-health-during-the-holidays</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[537d225c-4dbc-43db-9abb-b9292de421d3-57]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Emma Giammaresi]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Genetics and Your Child’s Smile]]></title><link>https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com/Education/genetics-and-your-childs-smile</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/56/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-3.22.20-PM2.png" length="200596"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/56/images/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-3.22.20-PM2-400-400-p-L-97.png" alt="" />  Can Cavities Run in the Family? Understanding the Genetic Link to Tooth Decay    

 When it comes to cavities, we think about sugary snacks, poor brushing habits, or skipping dental visits. But ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.universitypediatricdentistry.com/Education/genetics-and-your-childs-smile</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[537d225c-4dbc-43db-9abb-b9292de421d3-56]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>