Penelope S. Yip, DDS, Inc.

Halloween is creeping upalong with all that sugary, sour, sticky, sweet candy! WHICH CANDY always sticks around at the bottom of your trick-or-treating bag or candy bowl? Comment below with your least favorite Halloween candy! Speaking of least favorite candytoday is National Candy Corn Day Yes, it’s a real thing A handful of these iconic Halloween candy packs a walloping 7 teaspoons of sugar! Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease...five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever! Now that’s SCARY #halloween #boo #candy #candycorn #tricolor #nationalcandycornday #refinedsugar #toothdecay #cavities #scary #moderation #goodoralhygiene #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #teeth #healthy #healthymouth #nerd #dentalnerd #dentist #nofun #thankmelater #yuck #notmyfavorite See more

Throwback Thursday! SF Giants 2010 World Series Champions! #tbt #SFGiants #sf #sfnative #forevergiant #OctoberTogether #orangeoctober #orangeandblack #halloween #2010WorldSeriesChamps #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #proud #happy #dentist #nerd #dentalnerd

Happy National Chocolate Day Chocolate can actually be good for your teeth! Cocoa beans contain antioxidants (tannins, polyphenols, flavonoids) that benefits your mouth and teeth. But not all chocolate are created equal70%+ dark chocolate are best since it contains less sugar than milk and white chocolates. Tannins help prevent cavities by inhibiting bacteria from sticking to your teeth. Polyphenols neutralize the bacteria that cause bad breath, prevent gum infections and... battle tooth decay. The cocoa butter coats your teeth and prevents plaque from sticking to them and the flavonoids work to slow tooth decay. #nationalchocolateday #chocolate #cocoabeans #antioxidants #tannins #polyphenols #flavonoids #antibacterial #antiinflammation #plaque #cavities #healthy #healthymouth #healthyteeth #teeth #yummy #nomnom #bliss #happy #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #dentist #nerd #dentalnerd See more

Happy National Pumpkin Day! ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR all things pumpkin Did you know that pumpkin is good for your oral health? Pumpkins are loaded with zinc (anti-plaque agent, strengthens teeth/bones, and boosts gum health), vitamin C (strengthens the immune system to help fight off oral infections), and magnesium (strengthens tooth enamel and prevents decay). Without magnesium, our enamel would be much weaker and more susceptible to cavity-causing bacteria. #happynationalpumpkinday #tistheseason #happy #pumpkin #zinc #vitamins #magnesium #healthy #mouth #healthymouth #teeth #healthyteeth #nocavities #antiplaque #yummy #nomnom #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #dentist #nerd #dentalnerd #foodismedicine #stew #roasted #pumpkinpie #pumpkinspice

Answer phones, schedule patients, confirm appointments, file, etc.

Chair-side (all duties), sterilization, set-up/breakdown, laundry gowns/caps/towels, mop and vacuum, help other staff, etc.

Happy National Nut Day! GO NUTS for healthy teeth! Nuts are packed with minerals which promote strong teeth, and their slightly abrasive texture helps to remove plaque! What are your favorites? #happynationalnutday #nuts #minerals #healthy #healthyteeth #strong #oralhygiene #crunchy #scrubber #teeth #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #dentist #nerd #dentalnerd #favorites #yummy #nomnom

"Best. Dentist. Ever. I have been going to see Dr. Yip and her staff for decades. The entire team is professional, kind, and patient. I recently went to see the team during COVID and found their protocols absolutely top shelf." says David on Google

"Thank you very much for wonderful, helpful and caring consultation and service. Everyone at your office is really good and helpful. I am very grateful! I think all of Berkeley should come to you!!!" says Karen on Google

DID YOU KNOW THAT APPLES (with peel) stimulate your gums and clean your teeth by increasing saliva flow, which prevents plaque build-up, refreshes the surface of your teeth, and freshens your breath?! What are your favorite apples? #nationalappleday #apples #yummy #nomnom #healthy #healthymouth #healthyteeth #teeth #scrubber #clean #nature #foodismedicine #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #dentist #nerd #dentalnerd #favorite #fruit #autumn #fall

Remembering those who lost their lives and homes 31 years ago during the tragic 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Do you remember where or what you were doing when the first roll and wave of this 6.9 quake hit at 5:04 pm? I had just returned home from work shortly before 5 pm (office manager at a dental office), turned on the tv to watch the World Series (SF Giants vs. Oakland A’s -Bay Bridge Series), and started dinner preparations for my family. I was home alone for what seemed like forever praying my family and friends were safe. #lomaprietaearthquake1989 #lomaprieta #earthquake #sanandreasfault #sfbayarea #sf #sanfrancisco #santacruz #worldseries #baybridge #baybridgeseries #sfgiants #oaklandad #homealone #remember #neverforget #sfnative #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #dentist #nerd #dentalnerd

Today is National Mammogram Day. ANNUAL MAMMOGRAMS are the best option for detecting breast cancer early. Have you gotten yours this year? Early detection is key! #nationalmammogramday #mammorgram #earlydetection #bestoption #cancersucks #prevention #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #dentist #nerd #dentalnerd #entirebodyhealth #health

Happy National Pug Day! Did you know that regularly brushing your pug’s teeth and feeding them a healthy diet with plenty of chew toys & raw bones can do wonders in keeping their mouth healthy? Their short nose and flat face make them more susceptible to bad breath, gum and teeth problems, more than any other breed. Pugs that have gum problems will suffer from tooth loss, kidney, heart, liver, and joint issues. So brush and take care of your flat faced four legged BFF’s teeth and gums so they can have a long healthy life #nationalpugday #pugs #dogs #fourlegged #furbabies #bff #flatfaced #badbreath #teethproblems #healthproblems #brush #takecare #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #dentist #love #live #longevity #nerd #dentalnerd #livelongandprosper #thankful #grateful #blessed

Happy National Dessert Day! Enjoy in moderation and don't forget to swish with water after consumption. #nationaldessertday #dessert #stressed #backwards #yummy #nomnom #enjoy #happy #brush #floss #water #oralhygiene #healthymouth #healthyteeth #teeth #penelopesyipdds #penelopeyipdds #yipdds #yipddsblog #smile #dentist #nerd #dentalnerd