5 reasons to explore new resources from the ADA Center for Professional Success

The ADA Center for Professional Success has published new resources for members – ADA.org/marketing to help you attract new patients and ADA.org/staff to help you put together a dynamic dental team. Here are five reasons you should explore both of these resources. 1. Podcasts Check out ADA.org/marketing for a fresh podcast about attracting new patients through focusing on… Read More »

5 steps for managing your reputation online

Do you want patients to be able to post reviews of you and your practice online? We have some news. They’re probably already doing it. In fact, Yelp, the primary vehicle for online reviews, recently produced an advertisement about a dental practice. After accepting that reviews are a part of operating any kind of business in the 21st… Read More »

Lucy Hobbs Project honors ADA New Dentist Committee chair

Dr. Emily Ishkanian, chair of the ADA New Dentist Committee, received the Mentor Award at the Lucy Hobbs Project 5th Annual Celebration, held April 27-28 in Philadelphia. Dr. Ishkanian were among six women — including two other ADA leaders — the Lucy Hobbs Project honored at its annual celebration to recognize dentists who set new benchmarks in their… Read More »

Dr. Niekia Franklin shows it is never too early to Give Kids A Smile

Indianapolis — In April, Dr. Niekia Franklin became the resident advisor at Indiana University’s Give Kids A Smile event. It isn’t the first rodeo for the 2015 graduate of the Baylor College of Dentistry, scheduled to complete Indiana University’s pediatric dentistry residency later this year. Dr. Franklin was the co-chair of Baylor College of Dentistry’s first Give Kids… Read More »

Which ceramic CAD/CAM should I use?

Ceramic CAD/CAM materials have become popular among dentists whose patients are looking for a metal-free or more natural-looking material for indirect restorations, but with so many different options, selecting the best one for the job can be challenging, especially for newer dentists. Flexural strength is an important trait to consider when selecting a ceramic option, and one of… Read More »

ADA 2017: Women in Dentistry Leadership Series

Atlanta — Three motivational speakers will pilot a new leadership series designed for female dental professionals at ADA 2017 – America’s Dental Meeting. The “Women in Dentistry Leadership Series” consists of three talks on successive days of the ADA annual meeting. CNN commentator and author Mel Robbins, former president of client representation for sports and entertainment agency CSE… Read More »