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 21: Smile Bright: Unpacking Kid's Dental Health with Dr. Eric Lac
Today, we had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Eric Lac, the general dentist from Smile City Dental. Dr. Lac’s journey into dentistry was inspired by his childhood experiences and the rich, memorable moments from dental school.
At Smile City Dental, Dr. Lac works with his brother, Dr. Aaron Lac, creating a harmonious partnership that benefits their young patients. Dr. Lac shared insightful tips for parents on instilling good dental habits in children and the ideal age for a child's first dental visit.
Dr. Lac discussed the common dental issues in kids, the importance of diet and nutrition, his recommendation for teeth whitening, and fluoride's vital role in a child's dental health. Dr. Lac also shared strategies for parents to ease their child's fear of the dentist and how kids can enjoy Halloween candy while preventing cavities.
The conversation rounded off with Dr. Lac expressing the joy and satisfaction he derives from helping children achieve bright, healthy smiles. His passion for his work and the invaluable advice he shared make this episode a must-listen for parents and children.
About Our Guest:
Dr. Eric is from Long Beach, California, and pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), majoring in Biology. His academic journey continued at Boston University's Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where I completed his dental degree in 2003.
Post-graduation, He honed his skills as an associate dentist at Spectrum Dental in Fall River, Massachusetts. The next chapter of his life took him to the bustling city of Las Vegas, where he resides with his beautiful wife, Kathryn, and two wonderful children.
For the past 17 years, Dr. Lac has been diligently serving the community through his private dental practice, Smile City Dental. In a recent decision to prioritize family time, Dr. Lac sold his practice, currently enjoying his role as an associate dentist, practicing alongside his brother, Dr. Aaron Lac, and together he is committed to delivering top-notch dental care to our community.
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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