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Monthly Speaker Series

Speaker Series: Why do we get cavities?

Thu 05 / 15 / 2025 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510 FREE
About this Event
Carquinez Village Speaker Series presents:  Dr. Clara Mendez, DDS  Why Do We Get Cavities? 
 
Many of us follow a healthy diet and maintain good oral hygiene yet still get can get cavities.  
Many factors contribute to tooth decay, not just candy and poor brushing habits--and these factors change as we age.

Dr. Clara Mendez, a dentist trained in the Dominican Republic and at Loma Linda University, has
seen firsthand how the most diligent patients can still struggle with cavities.  She's seen tooth decay start after many years without any warning. 
 
Dr. Mendez is excited to share her insights and help improve your understanding of how to truly prevent tooth decay--with practical, science-backed strategies that go beyond diet and brushing.
 
The Dona Benicia room at the Benicia Library has an Assisted Listening System. To get access to this system the city must be contacted in advance. Hearing access can be provided by contacting Suzanne Thorson at 707-746-4382 or by email at [email protected].