Sherwood Smile - Jeff Powell, DDS

09/01/2026

08/20/2026

It’s not every day you pull a baby tooth from a 57-year-old. But I did today!

When someone is born without the permanent tooth that’s supposed to replace a baby tooth, we usually try to keep that baby tooth healthy and functioning for as long as possible.

And this little guy was an overachiever.

A tooth that normally would have been lost around age 12 hung in there for another 45 years! Today, at 57, it finally came time to say goodbye.

Not a bad run for a baby tooth. 🦷 Hope the tooth fairy is good to him tonight!

07/22/2026

I don't often promote dental offices other than my own, but this is one exception I wholeheartedly believe in. The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine Patient Care Clinic is now OPEN, and I'm incredibly proud to be part of it as a faculty member. I've had the privilege of working alongside these student dentists, and I can honestly say that they are talented, compassionate, and dedicated. Every patient is treated under the direct supervision of experienced, licensed faculty dentists. If cost has kept you or someone you know from getting the dental care you need, this is an outstanding option. If you know someone who could benefit, I'd truly appreciate you sharing this post. I believe this clinic is going to make a real difference for so many people.

06/03/2026

Thank you, Lillie-Jade’s Lovies for donating all these wonderful toys for Dr Powell’s upcoming mission trip to Guatemala! The children are going to LOVE them so much!! This is going to be a fun suitcase to pack!

06/01/2026

We believe every patient deserves to be treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. We do not discriminate, nor will we tolerate discrimination of any kind. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment where everyone can feel comfortable, valued, and cared for.
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05/22/2026

Special Olympics, Arkansas!

05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you! Happy Star Wars Day from the crew at Sherwood Smile.

04/16/2026

Honored to speak to two local Rotary Clubs about the new Lyon College School of Dental Medicine and the future of dentistry in Arkansas. I was also thrilled to introduce one of our D1 student dentists who grew up in Rotary - as a former Interactor, Rotarian, and Rotary Youth Exchange student. Exciting things ahead as we work to improve access to dental care across our state.

04/12/2026

This weekend was the Arkansas Mission of Mercy. Two very busy days of free dental care for people across our state. I’ve worked this event several times over the last 20 years, and every time I leave with something that stays with me.

Among the many patients I saw in the numbing section this weekend was a mother and her son.

The mother was in her late thirties, rail thin and frail. I remember being suprised when I saw her age on the chart. She looked so much older. Every tooth in her mouth was decayed to the gumline. She was shy and soft-spoken and wouldn't look me in the eye. She was there to get as many teeth extracted as possible.

Her son, 19, used a wheelchair and was unable to use his hands or arms. He was there to have a single wisdom tooth removed. He was quick to chat, charismatic and obviously very bright.

His teeth were beautiful. Clean, healthy, white.

Knowing he could not manage his own oral care, I asked him about his routine. He told me his mother brushes his teeth twice a day with an electric toothbrush.I looked back at her, and she gave me the saddest little smile.

I told her she was a good mom.

By the time I met them, it was around 1:00 in the afternoon. They had been there since 3:00 am.

It’s easy to live in a bubble where everyone around us seems comfortable and cared for. But the reality is that there are people in our own communities facing struggles most of us cannot imagine. Poverty, pain, transportation barriers, caregiving burdens, and years without access to dental care.

And sometimes, even when people have almost nothing, they are still giving everything they have to someone they love.

04/11/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Mission of Mercy! I worked the numbing station both days. Hundreds of patients were able to get cleanings, fillings and extractions done at no charge. It takes a team of volunteers to make this happen, and I’m so glad that I got to be a small part.