Spring Lake Dental Group

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI A patient interaction caught me by surprise the other day and after much reflection, I would like to respond with my thoughts. A woman came int0 the office for a new patient examination. A comprehensive treatment plan was presented to her and her husband who was in the operatory […]

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD It’s that time of year again! New shoes and backpacks are ready to go for the first day of school. There is a lot of anticipation and excitement for what the coming year will bring. Back to school also means having to pack lunches and snacks. As busy parents, we […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD Some patients cannot take medications by mouth or venous access. Some find it difficult to swallow pills. Intranasal delivery of medication is another route.  In a recent article in General Dentistry, it was noted that intranasal administration of medications is noninvasive and painless, has a rapid onset of […]

Author: Dr. Alison V. Berger, DMD, FAGD Summer has flown by too fast, and it is crazy to think it is almost that time to start getting prepared for back-to-school. I know most of you, parents, are already starting to plan and get ready to start a new school year. But, have you gotten your […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI I watch societal trends and try to keep up with what is trending within the younger generations and how it may affect their general health. A new beverage trend I have been seeing is kombucha. It is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black tea drink commonly consumed for its […]

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD When you think about dental health, you probably think about teeth. And while it’s true that your dentist and dental hygienist are keeping a close eye to make sure you don’t develop cavities, we are also keeping a close eye on another important part of oral health: your gums. When […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD Kids are pretty resilient.  Bumps and bruises are normal and often in school, on vacation, or summer break.  During one of their rumbles, kids can hurt their teeth or even lose them.  In the event that a primary (baby) tooth falls out due to trauma, it is not […]

Author: Dr. Sarah Mischo, DMD Parenthood is made up of different milestones for your child that come each month. At the age of 12 months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that parents should start to introduce cows milk into their child’s diet. Cows milk contains proteins, vitamin B12, calcium, and potassium, making […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI I was recently invited to join the Pierre Fauchard Academy which was an incredible surprise to me as it was an honor that I coveted but felt that I may never earn. Let me tell you a little about the Academy and its mission. It is an international organization […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a division of computer science that allows machines to emulate human cognitive processes (1). In dentistry, AI is applied in clinical decision-making and can aid in detecting disease and predicting patterns based on existing data sets (1). We use AI everyday in the form […]