High education debt levels affected some career decisions for dentists who graduated dental school between 1996 and 2011, according to research published in the November issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. Dentists who graduated with higher initial debt were less likely to specialize and were more likely to enter private practice over other primary occupations,… Read More »
Are you going to the 2015 New Dentist Conference or ADA 2015? One way to maximize the experience at ADA 2015 and the New Dentist Conference in Washington, D.C. is to get involved in the online conversations happening throughout the meeting. How can dentists get involved? For starters: Use the hashtags: #ADADC and #newdentistfever are the two official… Read More »
As soon as you walk across that stage and shake your dean’s hand, you’re not magically imparted with all the dental wisdom in the world. What happens is that you’re entrusted to understand your limitations as a new dentist while you’re granted the opportunity to experience the practice of dentistry and consistently strive to be a better practitioner.… Read More »
Whether it’s help with ergonomics in the dental practice, substance abuse prevention or mental health issues, the American Dental Association has a number of wellness resources for dentists. The Dentist Health and Well-Being Program provides support for ADA members who are in need of information on health and wellness issues. “As dentists, we’re trained to look out for… Read More »
One of the dentists in my office, Dr. Danny Hearrean, and I both have something in common with Howie Mandel. Dr. Hearrean styles his hair the same way as Howie, and I hate to shake people’s hands. Nevermind the fact when I was ASDA editor-in-chief, I assisted in the creation of this video on how to properly shake… Read More »
According to an ADA News report, the Fifth District Dental Society of the Alabama Dental Association established a new scholarship program that awards dental students who call the Fifth District their hometown. The goal: to make a meaningful connection with University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry students, said Dr. Dugald R. McMillan III, Fifth District president.… Read More »