Archive for January, 2024

The Importance of Dental Ergonomics

I recently read an article in the American Dental Association (ADA) Newspaper that made me stop and think about ergonomics. Ergonomics is the study of people’s interaction with their workplace environments, and being almost 32 weeks pregnant has definitely made me more aware of the uncomfortable positions, repetitive hand movements, and high pitched noises that […]

MS Effects on Physical and Oral Health

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease.  It can occur at any age, even as early as 20 years old.  Symptoms include blurred vision, difficulty walking, tingling or numbness, fatigue, poor coordination, paralysis, slurred speech, and poor cognition.  Resulting complications can include further muscle weakness.  Some of […]