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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles

December 3rd, 2025

Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought that counts? Well, we have a few suggestions which will show the people on your gift list that you’ve put a lot of thought into…
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Thanksgiving

November 26th, 2025

At Brent J. Porter, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Brent Porter would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Santa Cruz area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as…
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What's on your child's reading list?

November 19th, 2025

What better way for children to spend their time than cuddled up by the fireplace or out in the yard with a book in hand? Dr. Brent Porter and our team encourage you to inspire your child’s mind with a few great books. Sure it may be easy to put off reading when balancing a…
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Healthy Digestion Begins with Healthy Teeth

November 12th, 2025

You’re careful about what your family eats, because, after all, their oral health depends on it. Without the necessary proteins, vitamins, and minerals in their diets, children’s teeth and gums are at risk for decay and disease. But did you know it’s a two-way street? Without healthy teeth and gums, your child’s digestive system can…
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