OC Lakes Dental

08/12/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Otsu! 44 years of heartfelt service.

"Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat, to drink and enjoy oneself in all one’s labor in which he toils under the sun during the few years of his life which God has given him; for this is his reward."

01/04/2025

Late post! Merry belated Christmas!

06/10/2024

If someone tells you about a recent study questioning community fluoridation and its effect on neurobehavioral development of toddlers, here's what you can tell them:

1. They used a very specific subgroup of subjects in a very specific area, each of which have their own confounding variables not corrected for
2. The sample size of 263 mother-child pairs is significantly less representative than a 2023 study that had 10 times as many, and which contradicted these findings
3. "Spot samples of urinary fluoride are not a valid measure of an individual's exposure to fluoride."

Remember too that your baby or toddler generally isn't brushing with fluoride toothpaste, so there's much less concern about the additive effect of multiple sources! This small study is hardly reason to change our recommendations or how we treat our very own children. But it is an invitation to continue researching the many intricacies of our health. Happy studying!

https://www.cda.org/newsroom/newsroom-archives/fluoridation-exposure-misinformation-spreads-due-to-circulation-of-a-flawed-study/

04/24/2024

"Dr. Aaron Takigawa's office, this is Melinda."
Hope you're still not tired of saying that 50x a day. We love you!
Happy Happy Birthday!

03/01/2024

Smile Direct Club has gone out of business and many patients are stranded in the middle of unfinished orthodontic work.

If this is you, we're here to offer our assistance, with a complimentary consultation and other potential financial options.

Reach out to us today and let's get you back on track! 949-333-5285

12/25/2023

We as a team are so thankful for each and every one of you - your trust in us and just your presence in our lives as an interconnected community. We hope that as you reflect on this past year, it becomes abundantly clear what truly matters, what truly lasts.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given... And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

11/16/2023

07/21/2023

Take a virtual tour of our office!

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05/04/2023

"Floss, or do not, there is no try."
May the Fourth be with you!

04/25/2023

If you happen to be driving down Barranca between 1 and 2pm, keep an eye out for dental hygienists out in the wild!! 😂🤣🦷

12/24/2022

"It's just nice to meet another human that shares my affinity for elf culture."

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, and every blessing in the New Year!

10/15/2022

Autumn weather is finally here! Stay warm, everybody!

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