When it comes to designing their own practices, Drs. Brett McRay, Heather Robbins and Robert O’Donnell share a connection — the Dental Office Design Competition inspired them. “As a new dentist, each year I looked forward to seeing the winning entries,” said Dr. O’Donnell, an endodontist from Illinois. “They gave me a chance to dream and provided some… Read More »
Dental benefits and third party issues are typically rated as one of the most critical concerns confronting dentists. ADA staff often receive questions from dentists regarding specific managed care contract issues. The ADA has been, and continues to be, extremely active in advocating for dentistry and educating dentists on the nuances of signing managed care agreements. This webinar… Read More »
Dear Colleagues: We have all heard the stories of celebrities who have died from overdosing on prescription painkillers. The stories are tragic, and they are not limited to the rich and famous. In 2014, over 47,000 people died from drug overdoses, and 40 percent of those (18,893 deaths) involved opioid analgesics, according to the Centers for Disease Control… Read More »
Between finding a job, handling student debt loads and then managing a practice or learning the ropes as a staff dentist, new dentists can face an ocean of stress. For Dr. Adam Shisler, a pediatric dentist in Houston, the “No. 1 stressor” is repaying dental student debt and facing down other financial decisions “that will set myself… Read More »
Diabetes mellitus affects over 29 million Americans, and it is likely that dental offices are treating these patients on a daily basis. The ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations has developed an online course to help dentists understand the signs, symptoms, risk factors and systematic complications of diabetes. The course, “Diabetes Mellitus and the Dental Professional,”… Read More »
Charleston, S.C. — The Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, announced this month that Dr. Patricia L. Blanton will serve as interim dean beginning July 1, following the retirement of Dr. John Sanders, according to ADA News. The appointment is contingent upon MUSC Board of Trustees approval at their August meeting. “While we will move… Read More »