Because developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month each February.
Now in its 63rd year, this month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, health care providers and others to promote the benefits of good oral health to children and adults, caregivers, teachers and many others.
Parents and teachers can help kids celebrate and learn more about the importance of a healthy smile. The ADA offers free downloadable information, kid-friendly oral health worksheets and games on MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website. Click on the For Kids tab on the left side of the page for a variety of age-appropriate activities, games and videos and presentations. There are also teaching guides that adults can use at home, in the classroom or in other community-based settings.
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Dr. Rick Kava is pleased to be able to offer
beautiful smiles to his neighbors in Sioux City and the surrounding
communities.
Dr. Kava earned his dental degree from the University of Nebraska
Medical Center College of Dentistry, after earning his bachelor’s
degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Prior to entering
private practice, he completed a general practice residency at the
Veterans Administration Hospital in Omaha.
Dr. Kava has taken numerous postgraduate education courses,
selecting courses on a wide range of topics to maintain his
comprehensive knowledge and skill level. He has completed the
coursework at the Peter Dawson Academy for Advanced Dental Study,
which emphasized occlusion (your bite), TMJ disorders, and esthetic
restorative dentistry. Additionally, he has completed training in
sleep apnea treatment, orthodontics, CERECTM restorations, and soft
tissue laser treatments. His most recent course in conscious
sedation at the Albert Einstein Institute Monte Fiore Hospital in
Bronx, NY, allows him to offer a full range of sedation options so
his patients can achieve healthy, beautiful smiles in complete
comfort.
A teacher as well as a student, Dr. Kava has lectured at the Western
District of Nebraska State Dental Association and trained other
dentists in soft tissue laser treatment in several venues, including
the American Dental Association annual meeting. He is a contributing
author to the Principles and Practice of Laser Dentistry by Robert
Convissar and was featured as the cosmetic dentist for Extreme
Makeover, Siouxland Edition.
Dr. Kava is an active participant in the community, providing
extensive assistance in the area of animal welfare and serving on
the board of directors of the Siouxland Humane Society. He and Kris,
his wife of 25 years, have three daughters, and in his spare time,
he enjoys working outside, reading, golfing, and spending time with
his family.
Dr. Rick Kava's Sioux City Dental
2930 Hamilton Blvd., Upper F Suite 101
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 258-6169
DrKava.com
Because developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month each February.
