Welcome Dr. Hutchings!
To Welcome Dr. Hutchings (pictured) or learn more about our staff of dedicated children’s dental providers, call our office at 801-489-1301. Follow us on Facebook for regular office updates and announcements.
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Amazing Animal Teeth
Mid-April means spring is officially in full swing! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and all kinds of nature is coming back to life. This time of year really shows what a fascinating world we live in. Here’s an example of how cool different animals can be that relates to our focus here at South
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80 Years of Children’s Dental Health Awareness
This year marks the 80th anniversary of celebrating childhood dental health in the month of February. In the 1940s and 50s, a growing understanding of dental disease, and hygiene, made many educators, parents, and politicians focus on early prevention and improved dental hygiene for children. The history of Children’s Dental Health Month has expanded over
read moreWhy Are Baby Teeth Essential to Oral Health?
Dr. Chamberlain is currently the President of the Utah Dental Association, and as such, has been blessed with the opportunity to visit different dentists throughout the state of Utah. He loves serving in this way and helping to educate the community about oral health and hygiene. Last week, he was able to spend time talking
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Our Core Values: Caring for each little TIKE
At South Valley Pediatric Dentistry, we make it our goal to exhibit excellence in all aspects of our practice. While individual team members may sometimes fall short, we constantly seek to improve as individuals and as a team. With that goal in mind our staff has collaborated to define our core values. As we brainstormed
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Sorting out Silver Diamine Fluoride
Lately the dental staff at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry have gotten more and more questions surrounding a new alternative treatment for dental decay: Silver Diamine Fluoride. Silver Diamine Fluoride, or SDF, is a topical treatment, which can be used to stop the progress of cavities. It has been used outside of the US for decades,
read moreHalloween Candy Buyback!
South Valley Pediatric Dentistry is proud to host our annual Halloween Candy buyback! In an effort to promote healthy habits and keep cavities at bay, our office will be exchanging cash for candy November 1st through the 4th. Parents and kids are encouraged to bring their Halloween haul to either of our locations during regular
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Flossing Facts and Fiction
You may have seen recent articles in which trusted news sources, such as the New York Times and Associated Press suggest that flossing your teeth is unnecessary. However, we at South Valley Pediatric dentistry stand with the American Dental association in recommending our patients floss at least once a day. Why do dental professionals like those at South Valley Pediatric Dentistry still suggest daily flossing when news articles and statistical reviews claim that flossing doesn’t help? To answer that question I’ve compiled a list of facts and falsehoods surrounding the whole flossing issue.
read moreSummer Smiles
Thinking about scheduling your child’s dental visit this summer? Summer is a great time to have your children’s smiles professionally cleaned and examined. When school is out, parents often find scheduling around activities and sports much simpler, which means our schedule fills up quickly. Here are three tips to making your child’s summer checkup a
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