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Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD I read an article in AGD Impact titled “One of the Best Ways to Empower Your Team to Be Great Is for You to Be Grateful”. It focused on how to express appreciation to your dental team. I thought of one team member that we must include in […]

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD I’m pregnant-should I still go to the dentist? I’m currently 37 weeks along in my first pregnancy, and can confidently say that being pregnant can be one of the most exciting, and busiest time in a woman’s life. The anticipation and preparation that goes into awaiting your little one’s arrival can be […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI The Associated Press reported that the Biden Administration’s decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine from ten days to five is drawing criticism from some medical experts and could create more confusion and fear among Americans. The New York Times reported that the move “drew both tempered support and intense […]

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD For many people the holidays are a special time that is greatly anticipated all year long. It’s a time to reminisce on childhood memories and traditions, and a time to make new ones. But the holidays can also be a source of great stress and anxiety as we deal with […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD “Doc, I’m in PAIN!” We hear this phrase very often, and it is sometimes followed by “PLEASE take the tooth out!” Pain can be so intense that the patient will do whatever it takes to make the pain go away as fast as possible. This is completely understandable, but not […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD A recent article in AGD Impact (monthly news magazine for the Academy of General Dentistry) highlighted the importance of listening to patients’ stories. The author details his experience with a patient who was homeless. His living situation was the result of the side effects of a drug that […]

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD Walking down the oral hygiene aisle can be daunting, but whether it’s the flavor, texture or creative packaging that draws us to a product, we all have our preferred brand of toothpaste. There are so many different forms of toothpaste on the market these days, however, a question that you […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD We are living in very hard and challenging times, and I know you can agree with me on this. COVID-19 has made everyday life a true mystery at times. But, with Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, I wanted to take this moment for us to reflect on all […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI Here we are, about to enter the holiday season already and I want to remind you that Spring Lake Dental Group remains committed to your safety in assisting in fighting this pandemic. My physician friends are starting to use the word “endemic” as they evaluate the results and recommendations from […]

Author: Angela Weaver-Blake, RDH This blogs topic will be aimed primarily to those patients who have completed orthodontic therapy and notice that they have some disturbing white spots on their teeth where their brackets were placed. Orthodontic treatment is initiated for lots of different reasons. Sometimes we are treating a skeletal problem and are trying […]