Attaining work-life balance in dentistry does not have to be a difficult task. This is especially true if you own your practice because it allows you to schedule patient appointments at convenient times. That being said, finding a balance can be difficult if you’re dealing with other life situations, such as starting a family, making time for older… Read More »
Every 15 seconds someone, somewhere visits an emergency room for a dental-related problem. The majority of these patients are suffering from dental decay. Eighty percent of those visits are due to preventable conditions. In 2014, the ADA launched Action for Dental Health, a nationwide, community-based movement aimed at ending the dental health crisis facing America today. One of… Read More »
For new dentists interested in becoming speakers, the ADA’s New and Emerging Speaker Series offers up-and-coming professional educators the chance to present a one-hour lecture at ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting. A select few will have the opportunity to present at the ADA annual meeting in Denver and become part of a highly recognized group of presenters.… Read More »
Last week I attended Hill Day with the Academy of General Dentistry in Washington, D.C. Some of you may remember from my last blog post that I had an eventful (to put it lightly) time traveling to Washington, D.C., last month for the Washington Leadership Conference with the American Dental Association. Thankfully I did not have any travel… Read More »
Baltimore — Known as the first dental school in the world, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry made more history in May when it graduated its first black summa cum laude winner after 176 years. Dr. Tera Poole, of Ohio, told ADA News that the significance of her accomplishment didn’t sink in until the messages from younger… Read More »
There are so many different kinds of insurance out there, how do you know what you need? Each year, more than 100,000 dentists, dental students and dental family members rely on ADA Members Insurance Plans for insurance protection. The ADA Term Life Plan provides up to $3,000,000 in life insurance and can also be used to serve as… Read More »