Archive for February, 2019

Community Outreach

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI February is National Dental Health Month. In celebration of this national distinction proclaimed by the American Dental Association, Spring Lake Dental Group actively participated in the ADA’s sponsored program called ‘Give Kids a Smile’. We canvassed our local schools and communicated with principals, teachers and school nurses. We asked that they send […]

Geriatric Population

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS Poor oral health and poor general health coincide. A compromised oral cavity can negatively affect diabetes control and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. As the population ages, there is an increase in the prevalence of certain health conditions and oral maladies. Oral disease can significantly impact the quality […]