Bestowed the honor of Fellow in the Academy of General DentistryPresident of theNorth Carolina Academy of General DentistrySecretary / Treasurer of theNorth Carolina Academy of General DentistryFirst District Representative in the North Carolina Academy of General DentistryVice-President in the North Carolina Dental SocietyPresident in the Catawba County Dental SocietyVice-President in the Catawba County Dental SocietySecretary / Treasurer in the Catawba County Dental SocietyChairman of the Catawba County Board of HealthAdvisory Committee at the UNC School of DentistryBoard of Trustees at the UNC School of Dentistry Alumni Association

Dr. Powellis a dentist in Hickory, NC with a passion for excellence when it comes to comfort and superior results for his patients. With steady handsand hisunique set of skills and techniquesfrom over 25 years of practicingdentistry,Dr. Powell has combined his training as a medic in the Green Berets during his time in the service along with his time spent at the UNC Dental School at Chapel Hill where he completed his rotations with honors. He continues to advance his skills through continuing education where he received the coveted Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction that only a small percentage of dentists nationally have achieved. Dr. Powell also participates in a local dental study club where hands-on participation is encouraged and he has been chosen Dentist of the Year more than once through this prestigious organization!

We hope that the information you will find on this site will be informative and educational about the practice as well as a wide variety of dental-related subjects.The trust our patients have placed in our team is greatly appreciated as we continue to seek knowledge in all areas of the dental profession to be in the forefront of not only advanced technology, but also of the expertise to use that technology.

When first meeting patients, I try to reach them on a personal level to truly understand their motivations and goals. With this information, I can create a personalized plan of what can be done and how best we, as a team, can reach a successful outcome. I believe by creating these positive relationships and understanding motivations and goals early on, I can create a framework of trust that carries through a patients time in the practice.My main goal is to give patients a feeling of warmth and security rather than the fear and anxiety often experienced when thinking about or visiting the dentist.

Receive better cosmetic results and a faster healing time with Dr. Powells unique free gingival grafting technique. Unlike other tissue grafting procedures, Dr. Powell offers a type of grafting using the patients own blood platelets to aid in the healing process.

This method also avoids the complications and discomfort associated with other techniques. Used widely in many fields of medicine with excellent results, this is the newest grafting technology offered in the dental field today.

Porcelain veneers, sometimes called porcelain laminates, are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of your teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth, changing their color, shape, size, or length.

A constricted or collapsed airway causes snoring. When the jaw opens and the tongue slides into the back of the throat, the airway narrows, forcing air through the small opening. This creates vibrations in the throat known as snoring.

Dr. Powell treats snoring with a custom-made appliance that holds the lower jaw in a forward position so that it does not fall open during the night and cause the airway to collapse. This removable device maintains a clear airway to reduce snoring and improve breathing.

If you experience any of the below symptoms of Temperomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome commonly referred to as TMJ or TMD, ask Dr. Powell about treatment options to help you live life to the fullest.

For decades, Dr. Powell has dedicated himself to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of patient care and experience. Through such efforts, thousands of individuals have benefited from his skillfully crafted artisan results. By combining the latest proven advances in dental technology with the highest level of experience and techniques, Dr. Powell and his practice family can offer you the smile youve always wanted!

I consider the word family in practice family to be very important. I want to treat patients as if they were members of my own family, and I want that feeling to come across during their experience in the practice. This not only should come from me but from those working with me as well. I want to foster that same value of care and respect in all who are part of the practice from front office personnel to dental assistants.