Dr. Kristi Thomas

Dr. Kristi Thomas, D.D.S., MPH, FICD, is an associate dental consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Thomas is a general dentist with over 24 years of experience in clinical practice, teaching and administering dental licensure exams. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the National Network for Oral Health Access, the Michigan Dental Association, the Michigan Oral Health Coalition, the Michigan Primary Care Association and the Wolverine Dental Society.

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Leading Causes of Cavities in Children

Limiting certain foods and teaching dental hygiene habits at a young age can lead to a lifetime of healthy behaviors while preventing cavities in the process. 

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4 Tips to Handle Halloween Candy in a Healthy Way 

The average kid is likely going to consume between 3,500 and 7,000 calories from candy on Halloween. This is the equivalent of up to three cups of sugar. -- and can be hard for kids to brush off of their teeth. Here are some tips to navigate the sugar rush of Halloween, and how to keep kids' teeth clean and healthy.

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