Our Blog

According to survey figures compiled by the American Dental Association (ADA) and reported in October, there has been a 59% increase in teeth grinding, or bruxism, along with a 63% increase in chipped and cracked teeth since March of 2020.  when the pandemic began. Higher Anxiety and Work-From-Home May be Factors The ADA suggests that …

Patients are asking us variations of the following question — “I thought the mask mandate was lifted, why do I still need to wear a mask in your office?”. Mask mandates still apply to dentist offices While it is true that mask mandates in Ohio have been lifted for most settings, they are still applicable …

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our long-time hygienist, Sandy Kohlenberg. Sandy was diagnosed with a brain tumor in December bravely undergoing both chemo and radiation treatment before finally succumbing Thursday afternoon, May 13, with her husband Larry by her side. Sandy was the first employee hired by Dr. Poz …

Dry mouth (also known as xerostomia) is a disorder that occurs due to insufficient saliva secretion or salivary gland dysfunction. In recent months, following the outbreak of the new coronavirus pandemic, some cases of dry mouth have been reported related to COVID-19. What Causes Dry Mouth Most cases of dry mouth can be attributed to …

It’s been quite a year!  Between our mandatory closure from mid-March to the beginning of May, to my shoulder surgery in September, our mettle has been tested.  The good news is we are back stronger than ever! During this time, my assistant for 20 years, Deb Irving, decided to retire. We are all happy for …

Using Your Health Savings Accounts Before the End of the Year As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to remind our patients about reviewing their health spending accounts.  These accounts, which put aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible medical and dental expenses are known as Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings …

We reopened our doors to patient care mid-May and made several changes to our physical setup in order to keep our patients and ourselves safe.  We have always taken the necessary precautions to sterilize, disinfect and routinely clean everything in our office it is just a new perspective on why we do so.  Reminders are …

As you know Governor DeWine has begun the phased reopening of our great state. While he has lifted our restrictions for closure, he has also allowed dental offices to reopen when they are fully prepared to safely treat patients. We have made the decision as a team to delay our reopening just a bit to …

Thank you!  Plain and simple – we thank you! Thank you for your loyalty as a patient. Thank you for referring your family, friends and co-workers to us. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this mandated closure together. Thank you for your understanding when messages we have sent were either sent inadvertently or …

Dr Poz Closing Office Through Sunday March 22 The health and well-being of our patients is our top priority. Regularly Scheduled Office Hours Are Suspended for this Week At this time, our office will be closed the remainder of this week.  We will reassess this again based on the recommendations, guidelines and mandates of state …