Category: Events

Here at The Super Dentists, we are passionate about providing quality dental care and resources to residents of our great San Diego community. For us, this commitment extends far beyond the dentist’s chair. To ensure that individuals and families here in San Diego are getting the most out of their dental care, we proudly sponsor a number of community events centered on dental topics, community fundraising and good old-fashioned fun!

Check out our list of some of the most popular community events we’re involved in, with links to extra resources and sign-up information. Read on to learn more about some of the community events hosted by our team here at The Super Dentists, and reserve your spots today!

Movies in the Park

Nothing says summertime like a movie outdoors in the beautiful San Diego weather. Join our team at The Super Dentists for Summer Movies in the Park, the largest free outdoor movies series in San Diego County. As one of the series’ sponsors, The Super Dentists is proud to partner with other regional businesses to present over 140 movie screenings at more than 80 different hosting sites in neighborhoods ranging from the beach to the desert and everything in between! With family-friendly classics and the latest new releases, you’re sure to find something you and your family will love. Visit the official Summer Movies in the Park website for a complete movie schedule and maps to screenings near you.

San Diego Blood Bank and Live Well Super Hero 5K

Ready to run for a great cause? In Southern California, there’s no better race than the San Diego Blood Bank and Live Well Super Hero 5K. Sponsored in part by our team at The Super Dentists, and now in its 5th year, the 2018 Live Well San Diego 5K and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run will bring thousands of San Diegans together on Sunday, July 29th in support of a safe, healthy and happy San Diego County. All proceeds go to the San Diego Blood Bank, where they will be used to help save lives in the greater San Diego community. Bring out the hero in you by dressing up as your favorite superhero and running for a great cause. Also, be sure to check out the many amenities and attractions at the San Diego Blood Bank and Live Well 5K, including meet-and-greets with local first responders, face painting, great food, a bounce house and live music! Visit the San Diego Blood Bank and Live Well Super Hero 5K official site to learn more about register today!

Lemon Festival

Love lemons? Well, you’re in luck. This summer, the Lemon Festival returns to Chula Vista for its 22nd year. Sponsored in part by The Super Dentists, this event hosts a variety of lemon-infused activities including live bands, sour contests and a kid’s fun zone. When life hands you lemons, drink delicious lemonade at the Lemon Festival! Perfect for families and those looking to support their community, the Lemon Festival brings together local businesses and other groups from the vibrant San Diego and Chula Vista areas. Head to over the official Lemon Festival site for more information!

Fairy Tales in the Park

Watch fairy tales come to life this summer season at Fairy Tales in the Park, a production sponsored by The Super Dentists that showcases the talents of San Diego youth in an unforgettable spectacle. Each year, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet produces major productions at the Casa del Prado Theater. On August 18th, youth actors and dancers ranging in age from 4 to 18 will perform Fairy Tales in the Park. Experience the magic of youth and fairy tales in this one-of-a-kind summer spectacle directed by Danika Pramik-Holdaway. Visit the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet website for tickets and information.

GI Film Festival Family Night

Support our troops with a fun film-filled event this summer! Come check out the GI Film Festival’s Family Movie Night, sponsored in part by our San Diego dentistry group here at The Super Dentists. This event celebrates the unofficial end of summer with a showing of the wildly popular Black Panther on August 24th at 6:30 pm at the USS Midway Museum. It also includes a school supply drive for military-connected youth and schools in collaboration with SAY San Diego. Join us at the GI Film Festival’s Family Movie Night, and start the school year off right by supporting our troops and their families!

Spooktacular

We might be dentists, but we still love Halloween! That’s why we’re proud to organize and host Eastlake’s famous Halloween Spooktacular. Enjoy a myriad of great games, contests, trick or treating and even a haunted house FREE to the public! Kids and adults alike will love the autumn-themed festivities, food and free swag! Join our team here at The Super Dentists for all the fun on October 27th, and explore our website for more information on the Halloween Spooktacular.

Learn More and Schedule Your Dental Consultation at The Super Dentists

Want to learn more about the many community events sponsored by our San Diego dental group here at The Super Dentists? Head over to our Community Sponsorship page to read up on all of events and programs. Ready to give our dentists a try? Check out our Patient Resources page to learn more about dental care here at The Super Dentists and schedule an appointment at one of our six San Diego locations here!

It’s hard to believe, but the next school year is right around the corner. In anticipation of the 2018-2019 academic year, The Super Dentists are hosting a Back-To-School Health & Wellness Fair to prepare you and your family for a healthy, happy school year. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 4^th from 9:00 AM to noon at The Super Dentists’ Carmel Valley location at 11943 El Camino Real, Suite #200 in San Diego.

The half-day event will focus on overall health and wellness for students involved with all aspects of academic life: school clubs, extracurricular activities, sports and more. The Super Dentists are honored to coordinate and sponsor this fair, which will combine wellness initiatives and programs with fun-filled entertainment and exhibitions. There’s something for the entire family – so make sure to visit The Super Dentists on August 4^th!

Health and wellness activities will include:

• Mouth guard fittings – ideal for student-athletes of any age
• Student-athlete physicals to make sure you’re in shape for fall sports and other extracurricular activities
• Blood pressure screenings
• Fire safety information – local fire departments will provide useful tips for fire prevention
• Vision screenings
• Blood donations – if you’re interested in donating blood, stop by!
• Community volunteer opportunities – give back to the greater San Diego community
• Public safety initiatives
• And more

What’s more, the Back-To-School Health & Wellness Fair will feature the following experiences and entertainment options:

• Dance club performances
• Music school concerts
• Mini yoga class – with helpful tips & tricks from local yoga experts
• Martial arts demonstrations
• Healthy recipes and cooking demo – back-to-school is the perfect time to start eating healthier
• And more

The Super Dentists Back-To-School Health & Wellness Fair offers the entire Carmel Valley and San Diego community a chance to connect with local safety and health consultants, receive convenient health checkups, take in some local entertainment, learn about volunteer and other community-based objectives and much more. Plus, the oral healthcare professionals at The Super Dentists will provide free dental screenings for incoming kindergarteners and first graders, which include complimentary dental exams and X-rays.

As the latest school year draws near, the Back-To-School Health & Wellness Fair is just one part of a well-rounded health strategy. Every new school year has its share of hectic scheduling, last-minute rush for supplies and health screenings. But don’t forget to add back-to-school dental checkups to the list: they are important for the entire family. The Super Dentists recommend a dental checkup and/or screening for all students, regardless of their age (and remember, the fair features free dental exams and X-rays for all children entering kindergarten and first grade!). Lingering dental problems can cause health problems that can impact overall well-being, academic performance, sports participation and more.

In order to start the new school year on the right foot – and with a winning smile – getting a dental exam is one of the best things you can do. A late summer dental checkup is not only for the immediate benefit, but it also helps detect any oral health issues (cavities, gingivitis, etc.) that could negatively impact a student’s academic and overall scholastic performance. One recent study showed that over 50 million school hours are lost each academic year to dental disease. These hours not spent at school are instead used to detect, diagnose and treat all types of oral health problems.

Plus, a back-to-school dental exam should include any necessary mouth guard fittings. A variety of fall sports – football, soccer and many others – pose potential dental risks for athletes. Mouth guards protect the teeth and gums from contact with other players, equipment and the ground. If you aren’t able to attend the Back-To-School Health & Wellness Fair, schedule an appointment with The Super Dentists at one of our six San Diego area locations. We’ll help ensure your teeth and gums are prepared for both on- and off-the-field activities.

Our 3-hour event is the perfect chance to enhance the oral health for all your family members, particularly any students preparing to enter the new school year. Stop by – the entire dental team at The Super Dentists looks forward to seeing you soon!

Event Info

What: The Super Dentists Back-To-School Health & Wellness Fair

When: Saturday, August 4^th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Where: The Super Dentists, 11943 El Camino Real, Suite #200, San Diego, CA 92130

Includes: mouth guard fittings, complimentary dental exams and X-rays for first graders and kindergarteners, vision screenings, public safety information, volunteer opportunities, local entertainment and much more!

For more information, please call (760), (858), or (619) DENTIST (336-8478) or visit our website. Thanks for visiting The Super Dentists – we hope to see you at the Back-To-School Health & Wellness Fair!

Here at The Super Dentists, we are passionate about helping individuals and families get the most out of their dental care. As San Diego’s leading dental care providers for kids and their parents, we’ve helped thousands of patients with their oral health needs. We believe in upholding a commitment to high-quality care that goes far beyond the dentist’s chair. That’s why we are proud to host community programs and seminars like The Mommy & Me Event, a seminar centered on the topics of pregnancy and dental care, free to all patients at The Super Dentists.

About The Mommy & Me Event

The Mommy & Me Event is a seminar series led by our dental professionals here at The Super Dentists that covers topics including oral health, fertility, pregnancy and infant well-being. When discussed under the larger banner of dental care, these topics are intimately connected in several ways. If you are a pregnant woman or a new mother, this event can help build a foundation for excellent oral health and overall well-being for you and your baby.

During The Mommy & Me Event, our dentists will lead a series of seminars and lectures answering the many questions pregnant mothers may have about dental care. We’ll also spend time helping expecting attendees build care plans around their needs. The speakers at The Mommy & Me Event have decades of experience in dental care for pregnant mothers, as well as other adults and kids, and are leaders in their fields. With their guidance and expertise, you’ll learn the ins and outs of proper oral care for yourself and the newest member of your family.

In addition to the many expert presentations scheduled, The Mommy & Me Event also includes activities for kids and complimentary swag bags for all attendees. The best part? The Mommy & me Event is free to attend for all our patients. Spots are going fast — so reserve yours by emailing whatsnew@thesuperdentists.com today! Below, we’ve put together a short guide on dental health and pregnancy. Read on to learn more and join us to explore these topics in depth at The Mommy & Me Event in Kearney Mesa on July 12^th!

Dental Health and Pregnancy: Stats and Facts

Maintaining good oral health during pregnancy can be difficult. For many women, bodily changes, extra stressors and a host of other factors can push dental care to the back seat for those crucial 9 months (if not longer). However, it’s due to many of these same factors that maintaining good oral health during pregnancy is extra important. Let’s examine why.

The Deal with Disease and Tooth Decay

Periodontal disease and tooth decay (what dentist professionals call “dental caries”) are two of the most common diseases of the mouth. They are both bacterial infections, which means that having either one, or both, can affect your pregnancy or the health of your baby. Studies suggest that pregnant women with periodontal disease or tooth decay may be at higher risk for pregnancy complications such as early deliveries and low baby birth weights. A 1996 study found that women who gave birth early (before the 37th week of pregnancy) tended to have advanced periodontal (gum) disease. The same was true of women who had babies weighing less than 2,500 grams (about 5.5 pounds). These findings suggest a strong correlation between pregnancy difficulties and oral health.

Dental Caries: Protecting Your Infant from Bacterial Infection

In addition to the risks posed by poor oral health during pregnancy, there are several risks that a mother’s poor oral health can pose to an infant after birth. Bacterial infections such as periodontal disease and tooth decay can be transmitted externally between mothers and their babies. This typically occurs through:

• Kissing
• Sharing utensils
• Cleaning off a pacifier with your mouth
• An infant putting his or her hand in your mouth

If you do have a bacterial infection, it’s best to avoid the above activities until your infection is fully cured. However, there are steps you can take to keep your mouth free of infection in the first place. These include brushing and flossing regularly, using products (such as mints and chewing gum) that contain xylitol and scheduling regular checkups with your dentist. In the following sections, we discuss the importance of regular dental care for both pregnant women and new mothers.

Dental Care During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Visiting the dentist on a regular basis is a healthy choice no matter who you are. However, for many pregnant mothers, a dental check-up can seem like an unnecessary hassle with potentially major risks. Expecting mothers often avoid dental care due to the belief that exposure to chemicals used during dental treatment can harm the fetus. Below, we explore the legitimacy of this belief and provide a guide on when to schedule dental treatment during pregnancy.

What Happens to the Mouth During Pregnancy?

Before getting into the facts about dental care and any potential harm it may cause a fetus, it’s important to talk about what happens to the mouths of expecting mothers during pregnancy. Changes in the mouths of pregnant mothers are one of the biggest reasons why receiving regular dental care during pregnancy is crucial.

During pregnancy, the body’s immune system is compromised. Energy is devoted to the growing fetus, which leaves many of the body’s defenses working less effectively than they would normally. Hormonal changes in the body also increase a pregnant woman’s chance of developing “pregnancy gingivitis” and periodontal disease. Scheduling checkups and cleanings with a dentist can help your teeth and gums stay protected from the bacteria that your body may not be able to battle while you are pregnant. Learn when to schedule dental appointments during pregnancy below.

Keeping Your Baby Safe: When to Schedule Your Visit to the Dentist During Pregnancy

Due hormonal changes and immune system underperformance during pregnancy, scheduling dental care while pregnant is essential. However, for the safety of the fetus, it’s equally essential to schedule dental care at the appropriate time.

While the medical community is largely in agreement that dental care during pregnancy is safe, most dentists recommend scheduling dental appointments during the second trimester or early in the third trimester of pregnancy. During the first trimester of pregnancy, the fetus is in its most vulnerable developmental state and is more likely to be affected by the mother’s exposure to medicines and chemicals. On the other end of the pregnancy, the latter of half of the third trimester also presents potential problems. During this time, the uterus becomes sensitive to influences such as infection or general stress, both of which may occur due to dental treatment.

If you are pregnant and experiencing a dental emergency, you should not wait to receive treatment, regardless of trimester. The risks associated with not pursuing dental care in the invent of a dental emergency (major stress or infection) are far greater than any risks associated with dental care itself. If you are experiencing a dental emergency such as a broken tooth, an infection or another issue that causes pain, it’s important to schedule a visit to a dentist in your area as quickly as possible.

Dental Care During Pregnancy: Other Recommendations

Routine dental care and general medical care are extremely important for pregnant women and their babies. However, there are certain medical treatments and activities that pregnant women should avoid to ensure optimal fetus health and well-being for their own bodies.

It is generally recommended to avoid using medications as much as possible during pregnancy. Active chemicals in many medications can disrupt fetus development and impact overall fetus health. Of course, there are instances where medication is necessary. In these cases, pregnant women should always consult their doctors about proper medication usage and use the lowest dosage possible. If you need medication due to dental care, your dentist may consult with your obstetrician before prescribing antibiotics or pain medicine.

Avoid x-rays during pregnancy. Research suggests that overexposure to X-rays can have adverse developmental effects on fetuses. However, in some cases — such as major injuries or other dental emergencies — X-rays become necessary, even for pregnant women. In these cases, dentists will take extra measures to protect women and their babies. Should you need X-rays while pregnant, you will be covered in a lead apron before imaging begins and you will receive only the minimum number of X-rays necessary to help your dentist treat you.

Learn More and Register for The Mommy & Me Event at The Super Dentists!

Want to learn more about dental care and pregnancy? Get all the information you need at The Mommy & Me Event hosted by our award-winning dental professionals here at The Super Dentists. If you are patient at one of our many Southern California locations, this event is free to you! But hurry — space is limited and going fast! Reserve your spot by contacting us at whatsnew@thesuperdentists.com today!