Education

At UPD Dental Associates (University Pediatric Dentistry), we have an uncompromising promise to deliver dental education and awareness to the Western New York community. Below are some tips, articles and links to improve your family’s oral health. Also, make sure to come see us at local schools and events near you!

Education

Floss Like a Boss: The Key to a Bright and Healthy Smile!

Floss Like a Boss: The Key to a Bright and Healthy Smile!

Today, we will discuss a crucial step of oral health that is often overlooked - flossing! 

Friday, September 27, 2024/Number of views (205)
At University Pediatric Dentistry Dental Associates, we know keeping those pearly whites in tip-top shape is a team effort. Today, we will discuss a crucial step of oral health that is often overlooked - flossing!
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Fluoride for Kids: Myths vs. Facts

Fluoride for Kids: Myths vs. Facts

Fluoride is critical in maintaining healthy teeth, especially for children, but misconceptions often surround it.

Friday, September 27, 2024/Number of views (185)

Buffalo Water recently announced that its new fluoridation system has received official approval from the Department of Health (DOH) and is set to resume operations next week. Representatives from the Erie County DOH visited the Colonel Ward Pumping Station on Friday and confirmed the completion of Buffalo Water's fluoridation project, ensuring compliance with all required standards. Fluoride is scheduled to be reintroduced into the city's water supply on Tuesday, following the delivery of fluoridation treatment materials on Monday morning.

Fluoride is critical in maintaining healthy teeth, especially for children, but misconceptions often surround it. With the flood of online information, parents need to separate myths from facts regarding Fluoride and how it benefits their child's dental health. Let's break down some of the common myths and explore the facts behind Fluoride. 

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The Link Between Oral Health and Overall Health in Children: Why It Matters

The Link Between Oral Health and Overall Health in Children: Why It Matters

As parents and caregivers, we strive to ensure our children's health. While regular check-ups and a balanced diet are common steps, one aspect often overlooked is the importance of oral health.

Friday, September 27, 2024/Number of views (170)
As parents and caregivers, we strive to ensure our children's health. While regular check-ups and a balanced diet are common steps, one aspect often overlooked is the importance of oral health.
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A Guide to Dental Roles at UPD

A Guide to Dental Roles at UPD

Specialization in Pediatric Dentistry

Monday, February 27, 2023/Number of views (2313)

University Pediatric Dentistry started in 1989 as a way for pediatric dental residents to gain clinical understanding of advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures. While working at our offices, residents also gain knowledge of child psychology and clinical management, oral pathology, child-related pharmacology, radiology, child development, management of oral/facial trauma, care for patients with special needs, conscious sedation, and general anesthesia. 

Since our founding, we’ve expanded to multiple locations throughout the Buffalo region specializing in virtually every aspect of infant to adult oral health care, from simple check-ups to complex oral surgeries. We are the Western New York dental health care experts.

At UPD, we have fifteen wonderful dentists, some of which are faculty and teachers at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. They are all highly trained in their area of expertise. Our team of dentists work together to ensure the oral health of our community alongside residents, dental assistants, dental hygienists, surgical technicians, clerical staff, and administration.

That being said, let’s talk about some of the roles you will see across our seven sites.

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A message from the NYSDOH and the NYSDOHMH

A message from the NYSDOH and the NYSDOHMH

Lyme Disease

Wednesday, August 24, 2022/Number of views (1195)

At UPD, we care about the health of our community, and we partner with various healthcare professionals to ensure that we stay healthy. To us, oral health is deeply connected to our overall health. It has come to our attention that New York State has published information on Tick-Borne diseases, which have more than doubled since 2004-2016. Seven new pathogens have been detected in the US. due to expansion, weather, development, and climate. Not all ticks can cause disease and not all bites will make you sick, but as these diseases become more common it's important to learn how to prevent a bite, how to remove a tick and what to do if you think you could have a tick-borne disease.

Lyme disease is the most common disease spread by ticks in New York but there are other serious illnesses spread by ticks. And like Lyme, the other diseases will begin to spread to other regions across the state. We want our patients and families to be safe, and urge you to watch the video below about the use of tick repellents and how they may help.

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