Shelby J. Smith, DDS, MS

Dr. Alf was able to replace these discolored composite fillings with ceramic pediatric crowns giving this little pumpkin a whole new smile!

COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists Less Than 1%, ADA Study Finds The ADA News (10/15, Versaci) reports that an ADA Science & Research Institute (ADASRI) and Health Policy Institute study found fewer than 1% of dentists nationwide were estimated to have a confirmed or probable COVID-19 infection as of June. This is very good news for dentists and patients, said Dr. Marcelo Araujo, PhD, CEO of the ADASRI, chief science officer of the ADA, and senior author of the report. This ...means that what dentists are doing heightened infection control and increased attention to patient and dental team safety is working. The findings were published online ahead of print by The Journal of the American Dental Association. NBC News (10/15, Syal) reports that the researchers conducted a nationwide survey June 8 with responses from more than 2,000 dentists from across the country, finding 0.9% had either confirmed or probable cases of COVID-19. The survey also found that 99.7% of dentists were using what was referred to as ‘enhanced infection control procedures.’ Healthline (10/15, Pugle) reports that Marko Vujicic, PhD, chief economist and vice president of the ADA Health Policy Institute, said, The fact that dentistry was named one of the most at-risk professions for infection, but has a far lower prevalence of infection compared to other health professions, is not a coincidence. He added, The profession has taken this issue extremely seriously, and it shows.

Early orthodontics can help normalize the growth of the jaw as well as improve the shape of the smile, boosting self confidence!

Meet Dr. Alfonse Doan, Pediatric Dentist Dr. Alf obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from U.C.L.A. School of Dentistry in 2009. He then pursued two additional years of residency training at New York University, College of Dentistry to become a specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. He has also successfully completed a rigorous and optional examination process to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Doan's proudest achievement ...is his public service to underserved children in local as well as global communities. He organized and actively participated in provision of free dental services to underserved children in the local Orange County and Los Angeles regions, as well as in remote Native-American villages and rural communities in Alaska, Minnesota, and Upstate New York. He also participated in international outreach missions to Honduras-Central America, Malawi- Africa, Nicaragua- Central America, and Vietnam- Asia. In his spare time, Dr. Doan enjoys running, hiking, camping, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities. He also spends time with his family- which includes nine nieces and nephews who constantly inspire and keep him young at heart. Dr. Doan is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Just found out Dr Alf has a superpower!

We’re still the same smiling dental team under our personal protective equipment. Can't wait to see you all again!

Loma Linda Medical School students have written a children's book about the coronavirus for you to share with your littles. For those of you with small children who need help understanding our current Twilight Zone world, it is a free download. Samantha Harris and Devon Scott are medical students from Southern California. Samantha is an aspiring pediatrician and Devon is going into orthopedic surgery. They both share a passion for kids, medical education and teaching little ones that they can be whatever they want to be.

The most patriotic thing you can do this weekend is take it easy & lay low. Stop the spread of this virus.The most patriotic thing you can do this weekend is take it easy & lay low. Stop the spread of this virus.

Hooray! The hand is making progress! Big bandage off, little bandage on and PT begins next week. Many thanks to Dr Alf and the staff for helping me manage with a "Michelin Man" hand and for our always awesome patients for being so understanding and patient! We're very blessed.

Whelp, this happened... Trigger finger release. (Big bandage for a little incision). Fixed one of the things I had to have injected multiple times last year to get through the year. Thanks to Dr Alf for doing my procedures for me and for my awesome patients for trusting him.

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