February is American Heart Month, and though the link between dental health and heart health is not totally clear, it is important to take care of both. The bacteria associated with periodontal disease cause inflammation and bleeding of the gums. If not removed, the bacteria and their by- products may… Read More…

Dr. Roda will be at Ione Elementary School today from 2:30 to 5:00pm doing free oral health screenings for children registering for kindergarten this coming year. Parents, you can register and get your child’s oral health screening form signed in the same visit. Stop by and see us!

2016 is quickly coming to a close, and December 31st marks the end of the plan year for most dental insurance companies and Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). At Jackson Creek Dental Group we want you to have the best dental care and the healthiest teeth possible while getting… Read More…

CDA Cares provides dental services at no charge to people who experience barriers to care. CDA Cares offers cleanings, fillings, extractions, oral health education and assistance finding a local dental home. Dentures, temporary partial dentures and root canals on front teeth will be offered on a very limited basis. There… Read More…

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, and there are over 37 million Americans who have been diagnosed with migraines. On top of that, more than 50% of all visits to family physicians are due to head, neck or back pain. Many recurrent headaches and debilitating migraines may actually be… Read More…

Our office will be doing “free” fluoride varnishes for the kids at Celebrate Our Children this weekend, Saturday, April 23 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Argonaut High School in Jackson. Lots of fun activities for the kids, entertainment, free food, petting zoo and a free car seat check. Bring the… Read More…

April is Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness month. Approximately 48,000 people in the U.S. will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Some of the risk factors include smoking, alcohol (especially when combined with tobacco use), and exposure to the sexually transmitted Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Studies show… Read More…

Thank you to the Wine & Gold Country Living Magazine readers who voted Jackson Creek Dental Group Best Dental Office and Overall Best in the Medical Service Industry. In addition, Dr. Ron Ask was voted Best Orthodontist and Dr. Dwight Simpson was voted Best Family Dentist. We are grateful for… Read More…

Many children had a big smile on their face after receiving free dental care as part of Smiles for Kids 2016 held on February 6th at Jackson Creek Dental Group. The day was all about helping children in Amador County who do not yet have dental insurance and qualified for… Read More…

Jackson Creek Dental Group will once again be hosting Smile for Kids to treat children, at no cost, who “fall between the cracks” in healthcare – children who would not otherwise receive dental treatment – on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Because of the overwhelming… Read More…