Dr. Valerie Barba

Interested in a Dental Career?

THE DENTAL FIELD offers a variety of rewarding career paths beyond the familiar role of the dentist. From clinical roles that require direct patient care to supportive administrative positions, the dental office is a dynamic environment with opportunities for people with different skills and interests. Additionally, for those drawn to specialized areas of care, dentistry offers […]

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For Healthy Teeth’s Sake, Stop Chewing Ice!

A Mental Condition Compulsive ice eating is called pagophagia. Sometimes it’s a symptom of pica, a psychological disorder in which a person feels compelled to eat large quantities of non-food items, such as dirt, clay, hair, or ice. A nutrition gap could be responsible. Compensating for Iron Deficiency? Recent studies suggest a link between anemia

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What Do Different Cultures Do With Baby Teeth?

How About a Tooth Mouse? Many European and Latin-American countries have a Tooth Mouse instead of a Tooth Fairy. She’s called La Petite Souris (“the little mouse”) in France, and “Raton Perez” in Spanish-speaking countries, and the Tooth Mouse swaps teeth under pillows for little gifts or money. Toss Teeth for Luck In China and

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