Hi everyone! We are looking forward to hosting the New Dentist Conference at ADA 2018 in Honolulu! I had the chance to visit beautiful Hawaii this February to plan the Conference and ADA annual meeting. Check out my photo gallery. Some of my favorite experiences were hiking the Koko Trail, relaxing at the Pu’loa Beach and, of course,… Read More »
Marketing can be a daunting activity for dentists at all stages of practice. To help dentists, the ADA Council on Dental Practice is sponsoring a one-hour webinar on March 29 called GPS Managing Marketing: Demystifying Marketing. The webinar will stream live from noon-1 p.m. Central Daylight Time. This program is the fourth in a series of webinars based… Read More »
Why dentistry? I got interested in dentistry at an early age. My mom, now a retired dentist, is my role model. She helped me see the importance of education and serving people. As more research confirm the importance of oral health to overall systemic health, I can’t think of a better profession to be a part of. Why… Read More »
There’s this phenomenon in the local restaurant scene that has caught my attention recently. I’m not sure if it’s always been this way, and I’ve just never noticed, or if it’s a product of a new generation of cooks and restaurant owners. What I’m talking about specifically is the menu language. The use of adjectives and word esthetics… Read More »
The existence of a CDT code does not necessarily mean that the procedure is covered or reimbursed by a dental benefits plan. That can sometimes be the case for D2950 – core buildup, including any pins, when required. Numerous dentists have lodged complaints with the ADA Center for Dental Benefits, Coding and Quality on Dental Benefit and… Read More »
When it comes to the early detection of eating disorders, dentists are in a unique position for spotting the early warning signs and referring patients to the proper behavioral health professionals. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, more than 10 million Americans currently are affected by serious eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. These… Read More »