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Dr. James G. Hood has been providing patients with quality dental care for over 20 years in the Spokane Valley of Washington State. He has trained with some of the world’s most reputable dentists and is a respected family and cosmetic dentist.
Dr. James G. Hood is a member of several accredited organizations, including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Washington State Dental Association. As a professional and a family man, Dr. Hood’s affiliations and interests are varied. He has developed this blog to discuss dental topics as well as other human interest topics, from politics to religion and many themes in between.
Dr. Hood would like to hear from you! He invites you to check back often and join in the assortment of discussions. You may also visit Dr. Hood’s website at www.drhood.com. Click here to sign up for our free e-newsletter.
Dr. James G. Hood is a member of several accredited organizations, including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and the Washington State Dental Association. As a professional and a family man, Dr. Hood’s affiliations and interests are varied. He has developed this blog to discuss dental topics as well as other human interest topics, from politics to religion and many themes in between.
Dr. Hood would like to hear from you! He invites you to check back often and join in the assortment of discussions. You may also visit Dr. Hood’s website at www.drhood.com. Click here to sign up for our free e-newsletter.
Introducing the Farmer’s Parlor at Spokane Public Market!
Friday, May 25, 2012
Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc. is excited to announce the opening of Farmer’s Parlor, a new retail space at the Spokane Public Market that will showcase all of your favorite farm-fresh produce, homemade artisan foods, and more! Farmer’s Parlor is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers a great selection of organic fruits and vegetables; organic eggs from our free-range flock of chickens, ducks, geese, and turkeys, as well as more exotic birds; handcrafted artisan foods like jams, jellies, soups, and more; poetry anthologies and cookbooks by local author Karen Jean Matsko Hood; all-natural handmade soaps; and so much more. We also have a cafe that serves delicious, freshly-made food and beverages that will delight your tastebuds and satisfy your stomach.
The Farmer’s Parlor has evolved out of Mountain Valley View Farm‘s location at the Spokane Public Market. We have been a market vendor since the Spokane Public Market opened in the spring of 2011. We have moved three times and now we are located in a quaint, old part of the building. Our new space is full of historic charm and character, and we are working on painting and decorating to enhance its old-fashioned atmosphere. We are excited to bring our quality products to you from this lovely space. Here is what you can expect to find at The Farmer’s Parlor:
OUR LOCAL FAMILY FARM of VEGGIES, FRUITS, and BERRIES
Our farm raises vegetables, fruit, berries, grapes, herbs, cut flowers, and wildflowers using organic and eco-friendly farming methods. We are also working to and organic hydroponics to our farm growing system.
OUR ORGANIC EGG FARM
Our licensed WSDA egg farm provides organic farm-fresh cage-free organic chicken, duck, goose, guinea, quail, pheasant, peafowl, and turkey eggs raised on our farm. We can also special order emu, ostrich, and rhea eggs with advance notice.
OUR FUTURE WSDA LICENSED GRADE A GOAT, SHEEP, & YAK DAIRY
Our farm dairy will soon provide fresh and pasteurized goat, sheep, yak, and cow milk, cream, butter, along with small hand crafted batch artisan cheese, yogurt, ice cream, gelato, and other delicious dairy products. We will not sell any of our own dairy products until our WSDA Grade A Dairy License is complete.
OUR ARTISAN CHEESE SHOP
Our cheese shop provides artisan and gourmet cheeses from our own farm, and local area farms, plus, we provide artisan cheese from worldwide sources. We also offer wonderful products made with cheeses, yogurts, tofu, and vegan cheese found in our local cheese shop.
OUR ICE CREAM, GELATO, & FROZEN TREAT SHOPPE
Our ice cream shop provides delicious homemade Ice Cream, Gelato, Soft-Serve, Ice Milk, Sherbet, Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt, Vegan Frozen Treats, Shaved Ice, Fruit Pops, Fudgesicles, Milk Shakes, Malts, Granitas, Ice Cream Floats, Sodas, Slushies, and Smoothies and other frozen treats and desserts.
OUR ARTISAN BAKERY & PASTRY SHOP
Our small bakery produces artisan breads, rolls, sourdough breads, pretzels, muffins, bagels, pies, cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, pastries, cream puffs, puff pastries, sour cream twists, donuts, cupcakes, cobblers, huckleberry desserts, cookies, desserts, sticky buns, caramel rolls, poteca, poppy seed rolls, international breads such as teff and naan, and other delicious international baked goods, as well as gluten free baked goods.
OUR COMFORT FOOD KITCHEN
Our WSDA licensed kitchen makes homemade casseroles, soups, sauces, dips, pesto, hummus, dehydrated foods, beverages, syrups, honey, and candies. We also make delicious homemade jarred foods such as pickles, vinegars, sauerkraut, and salad dressings, and sauces.
OUR HOMEMADE SOUP SHOP
Our soup shop sells delicious homemade artisan and nutritional soups, chowders, bisques, and chili of all kinds that are quickly frozen to take home and enjoy when you want to have some healthy comfort meal.
OUR DELI & PANINI SHOP
Our deli provides fresh salads, pastas, crepes, wraps, cheeses, mustards, pesto, humus, tapenade, dips, spreads, tapas, fresh sandwiches, panini, gyros, sausages, salami. You can order your requested special deli order in advance to pick up for your office, picnic, or special event and arrange in advance for pick up. We also have limited delivery service available, for 55 cents per mile, with a minimum 24 hour advance notice, on a limited basis.
OUR PIZZA & FLATBREAD SHOP
We sell artisan pizza and flatbread on a rotational basis. We are constantly trying new ingredient combinations for our artisan pizza and flatbread, for your enjoyment.
OUR JAMS & JELLY SHOP
Our jams and jelly shop makes delicious homemade jarred foods such as jams, jellies, preserves, butters, marmalades, compotes, and curds. We make all our jams and jellies the old fashioned way, in small batches and never add any artificial chemicals, color, or preservatives.
OUR HUCKLEBERRY SHOP
Our huckleberry shop provides handmade huckleberry products like jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, syrups, ice cream toppings, sauces, salad dressing, pie filling, candies, fudge, and everything huckleberry. We also provide huckleberry breads, muffins, cakes, pies, cheesecakes, and desserts, on a rotation basis.
OUR HONEY SHOP
Our honey shop sells local honey from local farms, as well as our own honey from Mountain Valley view Farm honeybees. We love to cook and bake with honey and its delicious health benefits.
OUR TAKE AND BAKE SHOP
Our take and bake shop provides tasty frozen homemade comfort food meals, vegetarian, vegan, and international that are homemade and quickly frozen. All you need to do is take home and keep in your freezer until you are ready to use for a great home-style comfort dinner for your family and friends.
OUR INTERNATIONAL FOOD SHOP
Our kitchen makes all the traditional ethnic foods of our family heritage that have been made from our family and grandparents. Try our foods from the old and new countries and regions of Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Ireland, Britain, Germany, Greece, France, Italy, Korea, India, Ethiopia, Africa, Native American, and African American recipes.
OUR NUT & SPICE SHOP
Our nut and spice ship provides our customers with all the fresh and unique spices and nut combinations for their health and enjoyment to take home. Enjoy our homemade treats or take them home to make your own.
OUR VEGETARIAN & VEGAN SHOP
Our vegetation and vegan shop makes fresh vegetarian and vegan soups, sandwiches, Panini, pizzas, casseroles, and main dishes. We have 4 vegetarians in our family and have been cooking and testing vegetarian recipes for many years.
OUR JUICE & BEVERAGE SHOP
Our juice bar serves new fresh ingredients fruits, vegetable, and herbal drinks to add to our menu. We are creating new health and energy drinks, along with traditional blended drinks.
OUR TEA & TASTING ROOM
Our tea shop provides all kinds of delicious and healthful teas and herbal infusions for your drinking pleasure. Try our hot or iced tea or hot green, black, white, yellow tea, and herbal teas to drink. Take your favorites to make at home. Teas are healthful, delicious, and no calorie drinks, served hot or cold and full of intioxidants.
OUR COFFEE & COFFEE BEAN SHOP
Our coffee shop provides delicious fresh roasted coffees for your tasting and enjoyment. We sell fresh roasted coffee, plus you can buy your own favorite Mountain Valley View Farm blend of fresh roasted beans to take home or give as a gift.
OUR FUTURE WINE & MICRO-BREW SHOP
We are in the process of obtaining our Washington State liquor license to sell wine and micro-brews to accompany our menu. In the future, we have dreams of making our own small batches of wine and micro-beers, but we will never sell anything until fully licensed.
MOUNTAIN VALLEY VIEW FARM NON FOOD ITEMS:
OUR GIFT BASKET & FLORAL SHOP – CUSTOM MADE & SHIPPED WORLDWIDE:
We will design your custom gift basket to fit your request. We can take any of our items and custom-make a gift basket for you year ’round gift giving. We also offer seasonal live plants, herbs, container gardens, terrariums, cut flowers, and wildflowers on a seasonal basis.
PLANT NURSERY & GREENHOUSE
Our farm plant nursery, greenhouse, and hydroponic gardens sell live house plants, trees, shrubs, vines, air plants, bromeliads, annuals, perennials, seeds, orchids, bulbs, herbs, wildflowers, cut flowers, and gift baskets.
OUR ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIO
Our small farm arts and crafts studio makes arts, crafts, fiber yarn products spun from our farm animals, ornaments, jewelry, cookbooks, farm books, greeting cards, soaps, candles, clothing, t-shirts, scarves, aprons, and potpourri. All are hand-crafted in small batches, right here, on our local family farm.
OUR SOAP & COSMETIC SHOP (Handcrafted)
Our soap and cosmetic ship makes handcrafted artisan soap from our goat and sheep milk in a variety of soap shapes and forms. We also make other products using only the freshest ingredients available. As always, we never add any artificial chemicals, preservative, or colors.
OUR CANDLE SHOP (Handcrafted)
Our candle shop makes handcrafted artisan candles from wax, beeswax, and soy in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and natural fragrances. We can custom-make your special order candles.
OUR JEWELRY SHOP (Handcrafted)
Our jewelry shop makes handcrafted artisan jewelry from local area products, plus unique glass beads and stones collected from all over the world.
OUR POTPOURRI & FRAGRANCE SHOP
Our farm makes and blends our own potpourri, wreaths, sachets, and fragrance gifts, using fragrances made from natural ingredients.
OUR PERSONALIZED POEM & GREETING CARD SHOP
Our farm owner and author writes and designs greeting cards and personalized poems for that special or sentimental gift you want to send.
OUR BOOKS & COOKBOOKS by Karen Jean Matsko Hood – Local Author & Poet
Our farm owner and author, Karen Jean Matsko Hood, has published books, cookbooks, poetry, and children’s books. We offer these for sale, autographed and personalized for your gift giving. NOTE: She needs a minimum of 24 hours notice to complete your unique notes.
OUR VISITING ARTIST GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAME SHOP
Our small local art gallery and frame shop welcomes local artists and are happy to display and feature artists on a rotational basis. You can purchase the artist’s work of your choice through our shop and we even provide custom framing for your choice, if desired! We also ship custom art framed or unframed for your convenience.
OUR PET AND FARM ANIMALS FOOD SHOP
Our pet food shop makes small batch custom treats for your dogs, pets, and farm animals. We sell only pet foods that we are licensed to make.
So come on down and visit us at the Farmer’s Parlor in the Spokane Public Market! You will love our new retail space and all the wonderful farm fresh food and artisan crafts we have to offer!
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Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
Your Source for Northwest Farm Fresh Foods Shipped Worldwide
Farm Location:
4301 South Chapman Road
Greenacres, Washington 99016-8732 USA
Phone (509) 928-1800 | Fax (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Spokane Public Market Location:
24 W. 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
10 a.m. – 6 p.m Mon – Sun
Website: www.mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Online Store: www.mountainvalleyviewfarmstore.com
Blog with us at www.mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com
Mountain Valley View Farm Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. – Noon; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Closed Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Other farm hours by advance appointment only.
Please call (509) 928-1800 to schedule an appointment.
Getaway Studio Dining Room
& Bed and Breakfast
Phone (509) 928-1800
Directions to Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
From I-90 East or West
Take the Sullivan Exit (291B) – South for about 3 miles
Turn left on Saltese (east), and continue for .5 mile
Turn right on South Chapman Road (south), and proceed .9 mile
The farm will be on the left-hand side of the road – 4301 South Chapman Road
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Try Your Hand at a Dental Word Search
Monday, May 21, 2012
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M F D O G B D Y L D L E D P H F S A W Z
T O F P E L F X S E V F E I G C E I U S
I Q K Q F R D W K D M A M Y M A A M I E
G B C Z T D E Z E H M A I S G N S O N L
E U Q A L P F N F C S Y N F U P X T I I
E C N A N E T N I A M U E E O G G S C M
Y D O C K I E S J F L V R K G G A O O S
L V O O S H E F X L D J A B N O D R T T
Q N K T P I G V R E V N L W H X K E I N
B T C H R P E B N Z E G I C S T W X N X
K M W A L L G U X V O T Z V E T O M E M
N H C A W U M J A S Q I A I B A G O U K
C B Y R G M J L A S P Q T W C X N E T W
B E L G I R L Y L L U M I N E E R S R X
S B L O I E E N F O G A O S D G Y I R B
V B T M Y E U G D P X A N W L E U B J D
Z U L T U S N J Z L F Y T J J S I O D H
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G L T G U U A T S Q I H M Z E N V H I Z
F L O S S U N O S T L G Q T T H U K I Z
1. An instrument to mechanically remove plaque from
teeth (10 letters)
2. What is commonly used to remove plaque from between
teeth(5 letters)
3. Process of cleaning and restoring teeth on a regular basis
(11 letters)
4. A type of porcelain veneers (9 letters)
5. The main source of food for plaque, overly
prevalent in the U.S. diet (5 letters)
6. The pearly white surface of a tooth (6 letters)
7. A beautiful place to live (13 letters)
8. A dental professional who diagnoses, extracts,
and restores teeth (7 letters)
9. The results found on faces of those who clean,
maintain, and restore their teeth (6 letters)
10. A person professionally trained to remove calculus
from teeth (9 letters)
11. Process by which the acid in plaque removes
minerals from teeth (16 letters)
12. Hyposalivation, dry mouth (10 letters)
13. Another name for tooth decay is
dental__________ (6 letters)
14. A substance found in tobacco which damages
lungs and teeth (8 letters)
15. A type of disease or illness that occurs when the
tissues of a body are
attacked by its own immune system (10 letters)
Spokane Valley Petting Farm Now Open in Greenacres, Washington At Mountain Valley View Farm
Friday, May 18, 2012
As of May 15th, Spokane Valley has a petting farm just east of Sullivan Road and South from Saltese Road at Mountain Valley View Farm in Greenacres, Washington.
Petting zoos are an affordable, family-friendly way to spend an afternoon together in the fresh air and beauty of the Inland Northwest. It is not only fun, but can be educational too, as children can learn about the different animals and see how they are cared for and utilized on our farm.
Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc. is home to over 100 species of wonderful animals, including a large variety of birds that include more than 60 kinds of chicken and many fancy and exotic breeds, 15 types of goose, 23 breeds of duck, and 14 types of turkey as well as guineas, peacocks, pheasants, quail, and emus, adorable fainting and miniature silky goats, Nigerian pygmy goats, Nubian dairy goats; alpacas and llamas, beautiful Icelandic horses, 5 types of sheep, and much more. Our farm is also home to some rescue animals as well as a number of endangered breeds, and there is much to see and learn. This is a great experience for children ages 2 to 102!
We do ask that you respect the animals by treating them with care–please, no chasing or shouting. If you want to feed the animals, be cautious and pay attention: some of them will mistake your fingers for carrots or other food and may bite or peck. Please remember that we consider all of our animals to be part of the family. They are treated with love and are used to being around people, and will only bite if they feel threatened or think you are feeding them.
Come and see all of Mountain Valley View Farm’s baby animals! It’s Spring, the time of year for sweet, adorable babies that will warm your heart and entertain you with playful antics. See baby chicks from many of our exotic birds, sheep with baby lambs, goats with kids, Icelandic horses, and miniature fainting goats with their cuddly babies. Visit our poultry farm and pick up some farm fresh eggs for sale right off the farm! Call Mountain Valley View Farm today for an appointment! 509-928-1800
Admission prices:
Under 2- Free
Kids 2-10 – $6.00
Kids 11-18 – $8.00
Adults – $10.00
Seniors – $8.00
Veterans and Active Military – Free – Thank you for your service!
Bags of feed are available for $1.00 so you can feed the animals!
We also have cold drinks and ice cream treats for sale to enjoy during your visit. You can even order lunch boxes and enjoy them at the picnic tables while you watch the farm animals play. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you would like a boxed lunch.
To get to the Spokane petting farm from I-90 and Sullivan Road, go south to where 28th Avenue and Sullivan road would be. Turn left (east) on Saltese Road (there is no 28th there) and go two miles to South Chapman Road in Greenacres, Washington. Turn right (south) on Chapman Road and continue ¾ mile to 4301 South Chapman Road on your left. A large white mailbox out front and a Mountain Valley View Farm sign marks the entry. Pass under the pole arch and enter the farm. Please call for an appointment before you come, so we know when to expect you. 509-928-1800. Open 7 days per week 8am to 5pm with advance appointment. Bring the children to enjoy some old fashioned fun right here in Spokane! It is always relaxing to get back to nature and enjoy some memories on a family farm!
Karen Jean Matsko Hood
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Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
Your Source for Northwest Farm Fresh Foods Shipped Worldwide
4301 South Chapman Road
Greenacres, Washington 99016-8732 USA
Phone (509) 928-1800 | Fax (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Website: www.mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Online Store: www.mountainvalleyviewfarmstore.com
Blog with us at www.mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com
Mountain Valley View Farm Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. – Noon; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Closed Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Other farm hours by advance appointment only.
Please call (509) 928-1800 to schedule an appointment.
Getaway Studio Dining Room
& Bed and Breakfast
Phone (509) 928-1800
Directions to Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
From I-90 East or West
Take the Sullivan Exit (291B) in Spokane Valley – South for about 3 miles
Turn left on Saltese (east), and continue straight for .5 mile
Turn right on South Chapman Road (south), and proceed .9 mile
The farm will be on the left-hand side of the road – 4301 South Chapman Road, Greenacres, WA 99016
Taco Saturday
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Saturday May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. Mexican Independence Day from Spain (1821) is September 16th, NOT Cinco de Mayo (May 5th). Cinco de Mayo is the commemoration of the victory of the Mexican Militia over the French army in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated heartily in parts of the United States and particularly in the state of Pueblo, in Mexico, the site of the Mexican victory.
In Spokane, Washington, the first weekend in May will be a busy time. Saturday is Cinco de Mayo and Sunday is Bloomsday. Saturday will be a day of celebration with Margaritas, tequila, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and plenty of tortillas. There may even be a piñata or two broken. The typical carb-loading which takes place before the big Bloomsday 12k race is pasta, but this year that tradition may be replaced with tortillas.
Mexican restaurants may replace their usual Taco Tuesday with a Taco Saturday. Margaritas, salsa, refried beans and tortilla chips should surely flow abundantly this weekend.
The red, white, and green of the Mexican flag may fly boldly on this Mexican holiday. The red, white, and blue of course trump all others in this democracy. I don’t adhere to the melting pot notion of a nation, I prefer the tossed salad analogy.
With the United States acceptance of foreign immigrants into our nation it is not surprising that we celebrate a holiday with our bordering neighbors. Mexican restaurants are plentiful in almost every city in our great nation. I never thought about it eh, but I’ve never seen a Canadian restaurant, Canadian bacon yes, but Canadian ethnic food, no.
Needless to say there are plenty of ways to celebrate this Mexican holiday in America. Observance might even include a continuation of last week’s Arbor Day with a tree planting. Northern Quest Casino will draw people with their quarter of a million dollar prize. Yard work may be the necessary outlet for those needing to effectively accomplish something with their weekend. Relaxation for Bloomsday Sunday may be in the agenda for over 50,000 individuals in Spokane. No matter what your ritual to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, arriba!
Keep brushing and flossing,
Dr. James G. Hood
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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com
Websites: www.drhood.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
Blogs: www.drjamesghoodblog.com
www.dentalhealthandnutritionblog.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
www.jamesandkarenhoodfoundationblog.org
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Arbor Day Gone?
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Last Friday was Arbor Day, April 27th, 2012. But the trees are one of those special things in life that we can enjoy and celebrate every day. In Spokane we’ve seen more trees in blossom in the last two weeks than we’ll probably get to appreciate all year. Arbor Day is a tree-planting holiday. The tradition was started in Nebraska and on April 10, 1872. On the first Arbor Day over one million trees were planted in Nebraska alone. Today Arbor Day is celebrated nationally and internationally.
In my family, I am the one who brings attention to trees as a regular routine. As we drive together as a family I will question family members to identify different trees. While blooming, as is the case for many right now, they are especially easy to identify. The flowering pear and cherries, and the flowering thundercloud plum have been particularly spectacular this spring.
Most of my children have favorite trees or a handful which they can easily identify. One of my older daughters says “Sycamore” for every tree when questioned. Her thought apparently being eventually she’ll be right. I tell her that’s like a broken watch which is at least right twice a day.
Trees are often very unique. Sunburst locust, Douglas fir, hackberry, white pine, service berry, Russian-olive, dogwood and Catalpa all have characteristics which make them easily identifiable. Everyone should be able to identify Ponderosa Pine if they live here in the Inland Northwest. Go out into your yard or your neighbor’s and identify all the trees you encounter. Most people know maple even if they don’t know the difference between sugar maple, Norway maple, or silver maple. Make an effort to learn 8-10 trees by sight this summer. Have you ever seen a ginko tree? The leaves are said to give you good luck.
Celebrate Arbor Day all summer. Learn the name of trees in your area. Plant a tree and enjoy it for life.
Keep brushing,
Dr. James G. Hood
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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com
Websites: www.drhood.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
Blogs: www.drjamesghoodblog.com
www.dentalhealthandnutritionblog.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
www.jamesandkarenhoodfoundationblog.org
www.sjogrensblog.org
Online Store: www.dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com
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