Spring Lake Dental Group

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS   We were always told to “close it if you open it”, “lock it if you unlock it”, and “put it back if you use it”. That still holds true for your teeth. When tooth loss occurs due to trauma, periodontal disease, or other reasons, it is beneficial to replace […]

On August 2, 1996, David G. Dickerhoff, DDS welcomed patients for the first time at Spring Lake Dental Group (SLDG). He had the desire to offer optimal dental care to the residents of Spring Lake, NC and the surrounding areas. His goals were to treat each patient as a family member, treat all age groups, […]

We recently celebrated the semi-retirement of our dear Roseann Maffia! As a full-time team member, Roseann served as the Collections Manager over the years and played such an important role in the success of our practice. She she was very candid to talk about her career and plans for the future as I interviewed her. […]

Congratulations on your growing family! You were probably told to look for symptoms such as morning sickness and food cravings, but did you know that pregnancy will also affect your dental care? When it comes to your dental care, there’s no need to worry! Good oral health during pregnancy is important to the overall health of an expectant […]

Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS: I recently sat down for an interview with a young graduate student who was tasked to talk to entrepreneurs about their particular foray into the business world. It made me reflect upon the state of my profession as well as health care within the United States in the new millennium. It […]

Training is a key aspect of a safe and efficient dental office. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recognizes that training is a principal strategy in risk reduction for employees, and has always requires appropriate and timely training. Training is required for most OSHA standards and it is mandated in dental offices. In addition […]

DID YOU KNOW THAT STRESS can have an effect on your oral health? As if you needed any more on your plate! Knowing how stress and oral health are connected can help you combat any problems that might arise. Stress May Contribute to Teeth Grinding Bruxism is the technical term for habitual teeth grinding and […]

While most of us visit the dentist twice a year for check-ups and cleanings as a preventive measure against oral diseases and infections, those of us with certain medical conditions or special circumstances should see the dentist more frequently to manage and help prevent cavities and other oral health conditions. Who Needs To Go More […]

    I hate flossing!  Yes, that’s right.  I do it because it’s necessary.  Not optional, not joyful, but necessary for healthy oral care.  It must be included in our daily regimen along with brushing and rinsing.  Flossing should be done at least once a day and at a time that works for you, will require an extra […]

  YOUR CHILD’S BABY TEETH are just as important as their permanent teeth. Kids may not keep their first teeth forever, but they require just as much diligent care as future permanent teeth. In fact, maintaining your child’s dental health when they are young will provide health benefits well into adulthood as well as set them on […]