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Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Today we are going to be discussing several terms that some of you might have already heard, but do not necessarily know what they mean. We are going to be diving into some terms in Periodontology (study of the gums and its attachment and health). Two key dental term for […]

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD CBCT stands for Cone Bean Computed Tomography. It is a radiographic imaging method that allows accurate, three-dimensional imaging of hard tissue, soft tissues, and nerve pathways in a single scan. CBCT technology has become widely popular in implant dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics and endodontics. It has allowed the evaluation of […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD The internet provides a wealth of information on every professional discipline, social concern, political party and platform, COVID updates and potential vaccines, and everything else under the sun. There are many reputable websites that are excellent sources to feed your inquiry and there are others that do not. […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD I hope you all are staying safe and healthy during these times! As dental professionals, we can’t stress enough the importance of good oral hygiene. Oral hygiene involves more than just brushing your teeth. The tongue and the oropharynx (part of your throat closest to the mouth) are equally important […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI As we address the risks of navigating through the perils of this pandemic, I wanted to keep you informed of where we are today with our efforts to ensure your safety as well as ours. The efforts on our part to obtaining the standard gear for precautions has been […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD When you have a tooth extracted or a loose tooth, a flipper may be recommended. A flipper acts as an immediate temporary replacement for the missing tooth. It works like a removable partial as it is worn during the day and removed before bed and cleaned daily. The […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Many of us have probably heard about xylitol, but you may not know the real benefit of it. Xylitol is a sugar substitute that has is being widely used in a variety of products including foods, dental care products and some medicine syrups, among others. The greatest benefit xylitol is […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI In my copy of the Fayetteville Observer dated June 1, 2020, an article written by staff writer, Michael Fitch was titled, “Some Medical Practices Charging Extra PPE Fee”.  The following day, NBC News published an article on the internet about the same subject only citing the national scope of […]

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD Spring Lake Dental Group has been following American Dental Association and North Carolina Dental Association guidelines to help flatten curve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of our team members have been working limited hours to take care of any dental emergency that our patients are experiencing during this time and […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD High intake of sugars is associated with obesity, diabetes mellitus (DM), metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and dental caries (Fitch, C, Keim, KS).  Sugar substitutes are used as a cost-efficient method of obtaining sweetness, to help reduce caloric intake, improve glycemic control, and control dental caries (Fitch, C, […]