Highlights

Clinical Dental Clinical Instructor at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Education

Dr. Joseph Powers, is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry.

Experience

Dr. Joseph Powers is a part-time Clinical Instructor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he teaches Dental Anatomy and General Dentistry. Dr. Powers maintains an active position as an Associate Dentist in private practice in the south suburbs of Chicago.

About Teeth Talk

TeethTalkGirl.com was created by a passionate dental hygienist, Whitney DiFoggio, MA, RDH. Whitney’s journey of spreading dental health awareness began on the YouTube platform — where she continues to create educational videos for the public.

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Recent articles from Dr. Joseph Powers, DMD

7 Reasons The Roof of Your Mouth is Sore & Painful

Seven reasons why the roof of your mouth hurts. If you say the roof of my mouth hurts, it could be that you have a flare-up of blisters across your palate.

7 Reasons Why Your Tongue Is Itchy: Causes & Treatments

Some of the more common instances of an itchy tongue or mouth are associated with food allergies or a fungal infection like thrush.

What Are Discount Dental Plans & How Do Dental Savings Plans Work?

Discount dental plans are great alternatives for people who don’t have dental insurance coverage and still want to save money on their regular dental services