Dental assistants are an essential part of the dental practice all year long, but they get a special week dedicated to them for all the great service they do to advance patient care. The ADA Council on Dental Practice is encouraging dentists to acknowledge the commitment and dedication of their dental assistants during Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March… Read More »
The American Academy of Pediatrics, in collaboration with the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention and other health care organizations, has developed a new toolkit that focuses on oral health for pregnant women and extends to oral health for babies. The toolkit, part of AAP’s Tiny Teeth campaign, is timed to coincide with National Children’s Dental… Read More »
Valentine’s Day can be one of those holidays many people celebrate with elaborate dinners, chocolates and finding special ways to show love and affection for others. Dr. Theodore Siegel loves the way he spends Cupid’s favorite holiday. Fourteen years ago, he decided one of the best things he could do as a dentist was to help people who… Read More »
New dentists and dental students can expect a new look and feel when they receive the March 4 issue of the New Dentist News. The ADA New Dentist Committee and the ADA Publishing Division will unveil the redesigned eight-page quarterly publication, which is distributed as an insert in the ADA News as a member resource for new dentists… Read More »
Adopting an environmentally friendly approach in one’s practice isn’t just a “feel good” activity, it can offer direct and indirect business advantages as well. Simply reducing waste and increasing efficiency produce an obvious savings. In addition, making a commitment to sustainability demonstrates a sense of responsibility and community engagement to existing and potential patients, many of whom may seek… Read More »
If you are like many dentists who own a practice, you share a variety of critical priorities in addition to the practice of dentistry, such as managing taxes, attracting and rewarding valued employees, and establishing a long-term strategy to help plan for the financial futures of your employees. Fortunately, you also share an option that could help address… Read More »