I was raised on believing dreams are possible with belief and hard work. My grandmother had a dream to bring her daughters to live in US from Puerto Rico and she worked hard to make that come true. Although there was no man in her household, it was a home full of love not only of family, but extended family and community.I learned the value and importance of being an entrepreneur to make your dreams come true from my grandmother…

Ok, Valentine’s Day is here! It’s that expectation placed on every man to dish up an extra special romantic day that will flat out make her weak at the knees and fall in love with you all over again! (Ladies, one of men’s biggest attractor (melt his heart) is YOUR SMILE.) Guys, want some helpful [...]

It’s your time now. I’m speaking to Baby Boomers. It’s your time to focus on your needs, more specifically your health and wellness needs. You are in either your 50s or 60s and you have raised healthy, relatively happy children who are now adults living with their own families contributing to society, their careers, and [...]

How to be a Member Mentor: An Interview with Dr. Marilyn Calvo Part 1 of 2 by Julie Sandee, AACD Member and Affiliate Relations Manager JS: Why are you so passionate about the AACD New Member Mentor Program? MC: Nearly two years ago, when the New Member Mentor Program was developed, I was impressed with [...]

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On Saturday, Nov. 27th, our lives changed for the better. In an outdoor ceremony at the Woodland Hills Country Club, our daughter Jackie married Cliff Sorensen. In only Jackie style (non-traditional), she had her paternal 83 year old grandmother, Nettie, be her Matron of Honor. With weddings come special stories that will be told for [...]

To say this holiday was a jam-packed, off-the-charts milestone in our family would be an understatement for sure! So much to be grateful for this season. Here’s what’s been happening behind the scenes at Smile Studio L.A. – In the middle of Thanksgiving holiday we were hosting a rehearsal dinner for my daughter Jaqueline, planning [...]

    Dr. Calvo is one of only 300 members in the world to achieve AACD Accreditation status.  Recently, she was honored by being selected as the featured dentist in an ad for Accreditation published in several dental journals.  Dr. Calvo is a well-respected Cosmetic Dentist in the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills areas.  Dr. [...]

Chips, cracks, stains and other signs of wear can add years to your face.  Many of us are obsessive when it comes to our skin, noticing a wrinkle here and there or skin sagging, but most people don’t give their teeth the scrutiny they deserve. A smile can show our age and many times can [...]

Q: Since I get so many cavities, I’ve switched to diet sodas instead of regular soda.  Is that OK? A: Although diet sodas don’t have sugar in them, diet drinks still can cause cavities.  Diet sodas are very acidic and acids tend to soften your enamel and make teeth more prone to decay.  It is [...]