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Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD What are overdentures?  Overdentures are complete dentures on either or both jaws that are supported by implants. Traditionally, complete dentures have relied on support and retention from the bone they sit on and the tissue that surrounds it.  Mandibular (bottom) dentures have been extremely challenging because of all the moving structures […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD It’s the new normal. How we communicate, shop, work, teach or learn has changed, and it may be a while before what was, will be again.  I say that not to be pessimistic but to encourage us that in time, we will be able to engage again. As we do […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD This month is Oral Cancer Awareness and even though, the majority of us are staying at home, we still have a job to do as your dental office in keeping you informed about oral health. During your visit, I am sure you have noticed that we do an examination of […]

Author: Bonnie Lott, BS, RDH I am hoping everyone is doing well and staying home through this current pandemic. Even though our office is not currently preforming routine dental care, we still hope that you are maintaining good dental health practices at home. Brushing and flossing is a vital part of keeping yourself healthy! By […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI I watch television daily as the pandemic develops, just as many of you do.  As this crisis has unfolded, I have developed a new respect for the people who are charged with the protection of our health and welfare. Based upon the Governor’s stay at home order and social […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI Just like our patients, we are watching the information flow come out for public consumption about the recent pandemic that is affecting our country.  Though we see all that is being posted, we do not rely upon the internet to make decisions about how we are going to deal […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD My topic for this month was going to be a different one however, I feel it is our responsibility as your dental health care provider to reassure our commitment to your care during this time. I do not want to sound repetitive among all the overwhelming information and concern going […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD This year’s National Children’s Dental Health Month campaign slogan is “Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap!” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) named community water fluoridation (along with vaccinations and infectious disease control) one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century. According […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, as developed by the American Dental Association (ADA). We, at Spring Lake Dental Group, want to provide you with some information that will allow you to take better care of your child’s dental health. Caring for oral health begins as early as birth, and it gets […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI February is Black History Month and I wanted to add a couple of my personal thoughts about observing this commemoration this year. Dr. King and I share the same birthday on January 15th and I have taken an interest in his history and background. My experience in going through grade school was […]