Posts by Kelsy Johnson
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Sharing all the recent special, upcoming events and announcements in our community! EVENTS SPECIALS ANNOUCEMENTS Northwest Fitness & Strength Moving to 24/7 keycard access as of January 1st
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to Find a Dentist Who Loves People More Than Teeth
A dentist who loves people will care for all of you, not just your mouth. We receive many kind responses daily from patients who visit our office. We hope you know that we aren’t bragging! This is exactly the kind of care we strive to provide. Although we are in the “dental” field, we value…
Read MoreStaff Feature: 10 Minutes with Dani
Today we get to spend some time with Dani, one of our dental assistants. Q: Dani, we’ve known you for a long time, haven’t we? Dani: Yes, I’ve been a patient since I was 2 years old! Q: We must be really inspiring, since you decided to become a dental assistant, right? But really…
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Your First Dental Visit: What Should I Expect?
Odontophobia: The fear of going to the dentist. Estimates say between 9% and 15% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of odontophobia. That’s 30-40 million people. Wow! The point is, you’re not alone. We want to make your first dental visit as comfortable and welcoming as possible. And that’s whether it be your first…
Read MoreVisit New Tooth Fairy Land: Reason 37 you'll want to bring your friends to the dentist
Did you know the Tooth Fairy calls Molalla “home”? That’s right — the Tooth Fairy has her very own space right in our office at The Dentist Off Main. (We know her pretty well!) Come with me and visit Tooth Fairy Land! Here are some of the ways we’re making dental visits fun and safe…
Read MoreStaff Feature: 10 Minutes with Mandy
Today we are spending a few minutes with Mandy, one of our hygienists. Mandy is a local gal with lots of different interests, all of which make her a great hygienist. Q: Mandy, tell us how we connected with you. A: I found you guys through Bailey, one of our other hygienists. We went to…
Read MoreKid-Friendly Green Foods To Eat On St. Patrick's Day
These Green Foods Can Help Your Teeth Spring is on the way and St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. It seems like there’s no better way to celebrate than with all the green foods you can eat! First of all, did you think I was just going to suggest a nice green salad?…
Read More3 Reasons Giving Back Matters: Why We're Supporting Samaritan's Purse
Here at The Dentist Off Main, we love to give back. There are a lot of organizations to consider, and a lot of good causes that need funds. But it was important to us to find an organization that aligns with our own values. And to find one that would make the most of our…
Read MoreOur New Space is Almost Open!
We are so excited to finally be able to share our new space with you! This has been a dream of Dr. Salathe’s since she was a student and it has been years in the making. At the end of December, 2017 we were able to start moving into the new building. We officially saw…
Read MoreWhy Regular Dental Visits Are Important
There are many good reasons to go to the dentist regularly Growing up, my parents took me to regular dental visits, but I know that we didn’t all grow up that way! For some people, they were taught that “you don’t go to the dentist until your tooth hurts” or maybe they had a traumatic…
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