Spring Lake Dental Group

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD We often get asked what an occlusal guard or “nightguard” is, what is it used for and who may benefit from it. A nightguard is a very simple U-shaped appliance that goes in between your top and bottom teeth. It is meant to provide protection against trauma caused by clenching or grinding […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS AGD Impact, the Academy of General Dentistry’s monthly newsmagazine, published an article by a dentist and AGD Fellow who details his experience with oral cancer. He relays the hard lessons he learned after the loss of his loved one from the disease. The information I give you is not […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI +53,260 estimated new cases in 2020 +10,750 estimated deaths in 2020 +2.9% of all new cancer cases +1.8% of all cancer deaths Men are twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer.  63 is the median age at diagnosis. 68 is the median age at death.  […]

Author: Shannon Sutton, RDH To celebrate National Dental Hygienist Week, I want to share with you why I love what I do. I have been a dental hygienist for about 13 years now and truly enjoy it every day. My profession has many rewards that drive me to genuinely love this career. Learning about my […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS Dentistry is not a solo profession. There is an irreplaceable auxiliary and clinical staff that is necessary for the successful practice of dentistry. This staff includes front desk personnel, financial and marketing staff, dental hygienist, dental assistants, sterilization technician, sanitation team, compliance officers, and others. Each member provides a […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Last week, we proudly celebrated Dental Assistants Week! And I wanted to dedicate this blog to thank all our dental assistants. Many of you may know how much we depend on our assistants and how hard they work to provide our patients the best care possible. Dental assistants are multitaskers, […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD We care for the pediatric population.  At Spring Lake Dental Group, we do our best to make sure all children are treated properly.  We take our time, tell-show-do, provide distractions and entertainment with overhead monitors for viewing TV shows and movies, provide laughing gas to help with anxiety, […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Our mouths are designed to resist changes in force, temperature and texture, but they are still not invincible. The human body has tremendous ability to restore damage in the cells and tissue. However, we do recommend keeping any trauma to the tissue to a minimum to decrease the risk of […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI I continue to watch the battle our nation is fighting in trying to deal with this pandemic. I do not know if I am seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, but I remain optimistic. In preparation for the Super Bowl a few weeks ago, I was mesmerized by […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD 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 […]