Transitioning into the New Season

Front desk at Dental Care in Vashon

We have been so blessed this summer here on Vashon. Our team enjoyed some time off in July. We had a great experience at the Vashon Garden Tour and are very excited to make this an office summer tradition. This August we are also celebrating Hannah’s one-year anniversary with us here at Dental Care of … Read more

Autoimmune Series: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Effects on Oral Health

A-Patient-smiling in the office of Dental care of Vashon

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), a group of autoimmune diseases, cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Doctors primarily identify two main diseases in this group: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Over time, the symptoms of chronic inflammation damage the GI tract, consequently causing discomfort and painful symptoms for those affected. Two Diseases Although the … Read more