What do you think of when you hear “dentist?” Most people think of scary tools and pain. You see, visiting the dentist is something most dread and avoid. This has a cascading effect: did you know that 25% of seniors have lost all of their teeth? And ~16 million kids didn’t see a dentist last year? The root of the problem comes from poor early education about oral hygiene. Our mission is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, good diet, and cavity prevention from a young age. Using this platform, we make oral hygiene fun through interesting interviews with dentists (they’re not that scary!). We also curate fun educational tips to educate the public about oral hygiene, diet, and oral cancer screening. Moreover, we collect oral care kits from local dental offices and vendors to provide free dental care kits to kids in underserved communities.
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episode 18: Unbottling the Truth About Milk Bottle Caries with Dr. Levi Sorenson
Hey there, parents and kiddos! Today's episode is a golden ticket to the magical world of pediatric dentistry. We’re thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Levi Sorenson, a board-certified pedodontist with a heart of gold and a treasure trove of dental wisdom to share.
Dr. Levi isn't just your typical dentist; he's a dad, adventurer, Lego enthusiast, and all-around Renaissance man. Raised as the oldest of seven children in the cozy confines of Southeastern Idaho, he embarked on a life-changing mission to Nicaragua that not only taught him Spanish but also ingrained in him a profound love for diverse cultures.
In today's riveting chat, Dr. Levi touches on everything from his upbringing and how it influenced his career to making dentistry fun for his patients. But what truly sets this episode apart is our deep dive into a topic that concerns many parents of infants and toddlers—milk bottle caries.
What exactly is milk bottle caries, and why should you be concerned?
What preventive steps can parents take?
And if the dreaded milk bottle caries do appear, what are your treatment options?
Dr. Levi tackles these questions and busts some common myths. He even gets into the role of fluoride, general anesthesia, and the importance of diet in dental health.
But we don’t just stick to the serious stuff! Prepare to chuckle as Dr. Levi reveals his witty charisma and shares his all-time favorite joke that has his little patients in splits.
So, fluff up your favorite pillow, gather your little adventurers around, and hit play for an episode that's bound to leave you spellbound and smiling from ear to ear!
About the Guest:
Dr. Levi Sorenson grew up in Southeastern Idaho as the oldest of seven children. This gave him many opportunities to learn patience. He later served a religious mission in Nicaragua where he was able to learn Spanish and a love for Central American culture. Dr. Levi’s love of science and working with people motivated him to go into dentistry. He completed dental school and an additional 2-year pediatric dental residency at UNLV.
Dr. Levi is a board-certified pediatric dental specialist and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He enjoys making children feel calm when they come for their dental appointments and loves to make a difference in their lives. His goal is to make relationships in the dental office that can last into adulthood. He also enjoys working with special needs children.
Dr. Levi is married with 4 girls. He loves to go on adventures to explore new places with his children. He also enjoys coin collecting, skiing, and playing Lego with them. He created Sorenson Pediatric Dentistry to offer the personalized care that he grew up with in Idaho and Montana.
Starting in 2017, Dr. Levi Sorenson and his wife started planning their future pediatric dental office in Las Vegas. They started off by deciding on the type of atmosphere they wanted the office to portray. Some of the original thoughts on the paper included “calming, open, clean, educational, interactive, and fun for both kids and parents.”
They worked together with an incredible team that included an interior decorator, a museum designer, a carpenter, and an artist. Their goal is to build an office that can create these types of memories. In the end, they received an amazing amount of help from friends and family and were able to open up the office in the spring of 2018.
Their vision remains the same. “To build personal relationships in a fun and caring environment to improve dental health!”
About the Hosts:
Angelina Huang, Founder
Angelia is a nationally top ranked junior golfer at her junior high year. Angelina is also ranked number one academically among seven hundred students at Clark High School, Nevada. Angelina hopes to play college golf and pursue a career in the medical field or dentistry. Her passion is Neuroscience and Statistics. Angelina has been travelling around the country competing against the best junior golfers in the world since age of seven. She is also the Amazon published author, “I Want to Play College Golf”. Since Year 2021, Angelina and Cameron have donated over $17,000 their book proceeds back to the community for the underserved family and patients who are in need of cancer treatment. Aside from daily golf practices and school, she enjoys listening to music and watching chilling crime shows.
Cameron Huang, Founder
Cameron is also a nationally top ranked junior golfer at her sophomore year. Cameron is ranked top 5% academically among eight hundred students at Clark High School, Nevada. Cameron also hopes to play college golf and pursue a career as an orthodontist in the future. Cameron is the coauthor of “I Want to Play College Golf” with Angelina, and they have donated over $17,000 their book proceeds back to the community for the underserved family and patients who are in need of cancer treatment. When Cameron isn't on the green or studying, she's enjoying her free time watching K-drama and studying makeup and skincare with her friends.
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