With a stellar career that spans over 50 years, Dr. Pamela A. Powell, is a seasoned expert specializing in with a focus on the management of TMJ disorders, as well as the mitigation of sleep apnea and snoring. Her postdoctoral education, punctuated with high-caliber courses from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, and Myotronics, testifies to her commitment to dental excellence, especially in the realms of occlusion and aesthetic restoration. Dr. Powell, who excelled to magna cum laude at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, coupled with an earlier degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of California, San Francisco, showcases a robust educational background.

Dr. Powell’s dedication to advancing in neuromuscular dentistry is evidenced by her active participation in specialized courses, study circles, and scholarly engagements. She is a valued member of various respected dental societies, including the American Dental Association® and the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics.

Marking a milestone in 1983, she was Idaho’s only licensed female dentist. Dr. Powell’s extensive experience—beginning in California and extending to academic roles—affords her a rich perspective in patient care. Her comprehensive treatment strategy encompasses collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals, ensuring her patients receive comprehensive and sympathetic care.

Her accolades include being honored as the 2007 Idaho State University Health Care Hero-Educator, reflecting her significant impact on dental education. As the former Site Director at Idaho State University’s Family Dentistry Residency, her influence in shaping future dental practitioners is profound.

At the heart of her life is her family. As a mother to seven, including twins, a grandmother, and great grandmother, Dr. Powell finds joy in the warmth of familial bonds, the pleasure of shared meals, and the indulgence in the sweetness of dark chocolate. While her days of jogging and skiing have given way to more leisure outdoor activities like walking and yoga along with family times, these moments remain a cherished aspect of her life.

Dr. Powell embodies the essence of a dedicated healthcare professional, an impassioned mentor, a matriarch, who cherishes her interpersonal relationships with patients, and continually strives to deliver outstanding dental results and foster a nurturing family environment.