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Michelle Caldier

Bio

Dr. Michelle Caldier is a Pacific Northwest native and proud graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, class of 2001. While in school, she did a rotation at a nursing home and discovered the unmet need for quality dentistry in this population. After becoming a dentist, she founded Golden Age Dentistry, a mobile dental practice that serves 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in the greater Seattle area. She continues to support the dental school as an Affiliate Professor, Clinical Instructor and Guest Lecturer since 2003. She is devoted to improving the access to dental care for the underserved and serves as chair of the Seattle-King County Dental Society's Access to Care Committee.

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  • dentistry

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  • Golden Age Dentistry

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Annual Dental Cleaning May Be Enough for Some: Study

    MONDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) -- For many people, once-a-year dental cleaning may be enough to prevent gum disease that leads to tooth loss, according to a new study.

    "Twice-yearly cleanings have been recommended for over 50 years without supporting evidence,...Full Article

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    Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • Michelle Caldier
    Michelle Caldier answered:
    Are my parent's dental needs met in a nursing home?
    Many nursing home residents do have their dental needs met, however, many do not. The only way to...  Full Post
  • Michelle Caldier
    Michelle Caldier answered:
    What increases my risk of tooth decay?
    Tooth decay is caused by bacteria, so the simplest answer is anything that promotes an environment...  Full Post
  • Michelle Caldier
    Michelle Caldier answered:
    What causes tooth decay?
    Tooth decay is caused by bacteria, which require certain foods to live.  If you want to...  Full Post