Author: ajbortho

  • Carmel Valley Orthodontist Welcomes Daughter and Son to Join Dental Practice

    Carmel Valley, Orthodontist Anton J. Bisbas, D.D.S. is proud to announce the addition of both his daughter and son to his office. Dr. Morgan Bisbas is a board eligible pediatric dentist that specializes in the dental care of children under twenty-one years of age. She has extensive experience treating children and has been chief of…

  • Congratulations Spencer and Morgan!

    Spencer was selected by the USC School of Dentistry to complete his post graduate dental studies in the field of Orthodontics. Morgan will attend the UNLV School of Dentistry to complete her post graduate dental studies in the field of Pedodontics. Both will graduate in 2020. Very proud of my children!

  • Congratulations Alexa!

    Congratulations to my daughter Alexa for completing her Masters in Accounting at USC and joining KPMG to begin her career in accounting!  We are proud of you!

  • Congratulations Morgan!

    Congratulations to my daughter Morgan for her graduation from the USC School of Dentistry, Class of 2015! You are remarkable and I am very proud of you!

  • USC Event Provides Dental Care To 500 Special Olympics Athletes.

    The ADA News (8/31, Manchir) reports that “more than 150 students and 25 faculty members at University of Southern California’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry” provided dental care to 500 Special Olympics athletes in July and August. The students and faculty members provided extractions, restorations, root canals, and partial dentures to the athletes, marking “the first time…

  • Community Water Fluoridation

    The safety and benefits of fluoride are well documented. For 70 years, people in the United States have benefited from drinking water with fluoride, leading to better dental health. Drinking fluoridated water keeps the teeth strong and reduced tooth decay by approximately 25% in children and adults. By preventing tooth decay, community water fluoridation has…

  • Energy gels, drinks wreak havoc

    USA TODAY  Picture the typical endurance athlete: chiseled body, strong focus on good health, well-versed in proper nutrition. And a mouth full of rotting teeth. Acids and sugars in the sports drinks, energy gels and other snacks routinely consumed by runners, cyclists and swimmers are wreaking havoc on the dental hygiene of athletes and nonathletes…

  • Handling an Orthodontic Emergency

    If you have an orthodontic issue please click on the link below for some very helpful information: Handling Orthodontic Emergencies

  • April Is National Facial Protection Month.

    April Is National Facial Protection Month. The Fairfield (CA) Daily Republic (3/16) reports that April is National Facial Protection Month, which is sponsored by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and co-sponsored by the American Dental Association and other organizations. “These organizations naturally emphasize the importance of mouth guards,” the Daily Republic reports, adding that…

  • Gum Disease Preventable With Proper Oral Hygiene, Healthy Diet, Regular Dental Visits.

    Gum Disease Preventable With Proper Oral Hygiene, Healthy Diet, Regular Dental Visits. The Fort Campbell (KY) Courier (4/3, Young) reports that many basic daily activities, such as speaking, smiling, chewing and even smelling “are dependent on having good oral health,” which in turn can be ensured through proper oral hygiene. The article goes on to focus on…