
Dr. Joseph Powers DDS
- University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Highlights
- Clinical Dental Clinical Instructor at the University of Illinois at Chicago
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.
Education
Dr. Joseph Powers, is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry.
About Teeth Talk
TeethTalkGirl.com was created by a passionate dental hygienist, Whitney DiFoggio, BS, 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 Reviewed By Dr. Joseph Powers DDS

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.

8 Reasons Why You Have White Spots On Your Gums
White spots on gums, painful or not, aren’t what you consider “healthy” or “normal.” It could be something minor or severe as oral cancer.

11 Reasons Why You Have Brown Spots On Your Teeth
When there are teeth with brown stains, it could be a strictly cosmetic issue or an indication that there’s something more serious going on (like tooth decay.)

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.