Austin, Texas — As Dr. Ensy Atarod makes the transition from being a “new dentist” to a dentist, she looks back at her time at the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership as transformative. “As a new dentist I knew graduation did not mean the end of learning, but what dental school failed to tell us was as… Read More »
Practicing dentistry often involves being in uncomfortable postures and performing repetitive hand motions for long periods of time. As a result, 40 to 60 percent of dental professionals suffer from work-related musculoskeletal issues. Are you one of them? A good, ergonomically designed operatory, along with daily stretching and exercise, can help dental practitioners and their staff enjoy long,… Read More »
And just like that, you’ve graduated. With a degree, dental license and a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration number in hand (and an empty wallet), you’re off to practice dentistry in the real world. From time to time, you may find yourself reminiscing about the “good ol’ days” of what dental school used to be like. While I won’t… Read More »
America’s crushing surge of student debt, now at $1.2 trillion, has bred a disturbing new phenomenon: School loans that span multiple generations within families, according to ABC News. Because of their own loans, many parents are unable to fund their children’s educations without sinking even deeper into debt. Surveys and data analyzed exclusively by The Associated Press found… Read More »
Lack of sleep leaves us drowsy and unable to concentrate. Sleep deprivation can contribute to mood swings, hallucinations, and fatigue. After a good night’s rest, the world feels like a better place. Scientists do not know exactly why people need sleep, but studies show that sleep is necessary for survival, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success.… Read More »
I saw my first U.S. Navy Air Show two months ago. We had to drive, walk, hike and climb to get there, but we finally found a nice patch of grass on the shores of Lake Washington. It was a great show on a beautiful August day. The crowd “oohed” and “aahed” throughout, and I would imagine that… Read More »