Periodontal disease affects over 85 percent of dogs over 4 years old. Anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for dogs at Bone-Appetit is being offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 13, 4810 E. Ray Road, Suite 5, for $150. This cleaning is low stress, effective for general cleanings and veterinarian assisted by Dr. Tim Patterson.

Periodontal disease affects more than 85 percent of dogs over 4 years old. Anesthesia-free teeth cleaning for dogs at Bone-Appetit is being offered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, April 8 at 4810 E. Ray Road, Suite 5, for $150. This cleaning is low stress, low cost, effective for general cleanings and veterinarian assisted by Dr. Tim Patterson.

Los Angeles   •   Dogs and cats can’t brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand.

There’s something missing from our current debate about national health care. Too few are talking about actual health. We lament the red tape, the gaps in insurance coverage and the costs that seem to escalate daily. But we often forget the central point: Our own individual health and well being. How can Americans be healthier, feel better and live longer?

Periodontal disease affects more than 85 percent of dogs over 4 years old. An anesthesia-free tooth cleaning for dogs is available at Bone Appetit Bakery, 4810 E. Ray Road, Suite 5, on Monday, Aug. 27 between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cleaning is a low stress, low cost service and is supervised by veterinarian, Dr. Tim Patterson. Cost of cleaning is $150. Call (480) 785-9499 for an appointment.

The American Dental Association (ADA) released news last month that Americans scored an average “D” on a series of questions regarding oral health.

Veterinarians are quick to explain the importance of brushing, but studies show that 65 percent of pet owners do not brush their pet’s teeth. By investing up to 2 minutes a day brushing your pet’s teeth, you can improve their health and enjoy their fresher breath.

At one point or another, most children, and even adults, make monthly trips to the orthodontist. It's no doubt that people not only choose their orthodontist because of their exceptional dental skills, but because of their stellar customer service.

Proper oral hygiene can be an overlooked yet important aspect of owning a pet.

Register now for the Ahwatukee Star Spangled Bicycle Parade

Volunteer for the world’s largest international humanitarian dental effort by day, play at a luxury resort by night: That’s exactly what Ahwatukee Foothills’ Dr. Harvey Arnce will be doing Nov. 5 through 19 in Jamaica.

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With the holidays over, students are back in college. Parents may have noticed that their child has lost weight, gained weight, or changed their daily hygiene habits after a semester at college. Parents may have sent their child to the dentist during the holidays, and may have found their child came back with more cavities than before college.