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For May 15, 2025, 10:30AM:
Dr. Clara Mendez, DDS
Topic: Uncommon causes of cavities
Focus: Beyond diet and brushing
Goal: Practical tips for better oral health
Approach: Holistic view—diet, hygiene, saliva, bite, & muscles
Key Takeaway: Science-backed strategies for cavity prevention
The Mystery of Cavities: New science on how to stop them forever
Featuring Dr. Clara Mendez, DDS
Many of us follow a healthy diet and maintain good oral hygiene yet still get cavities. While it’s commonly believed that candy and poor brushing habits are the main causes, the truth is that other factors contribute to tooth decay, even for those who do everything "right." And these factors can change as we age! So why do cavities still happen? To truly prevent cavities, we need to consider all the factors that cause them, beyond diet and brushing.
In this discussion, we’ll learn little-known causes of cavities and practical, science-backed strategies to help you maintain better oral health at home.
Dr. Clara Mendez discovered her passion for dentistry when she only was 9 years old. At the age 21, she first graduated dental school in Dominican Republic. Then, she graduated from Loma Linda School of Dentistry, in California as part of the class of 2015. Doctor Mendez has been an associate general dentist for over 8 years. She is an active member of CDA and ADA and is a FACE (Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education) alumni.
Dr. Mendez’s approach to dental care isn’t based just on teeth but
more so as a comprehensive view of a person as a whole. She will look for the biochemical and functional reasons your mouth may be experiencing problems. She will evaluate everything from your diet, hygiene, saliva environment, to your bite/occlusion, mastication muscles and TMJ’s. She's also a big advocate of evidence-based dentistry, keeping herself up to date with all the latest trends on the biochemistry of dental materials to provide you with the best techniques available to date.
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