We all hang on to ideas, emotions and memories that sometimes deserve to be let go. In this article, I discuss learning about a major problem we may all face when we try to hang on to something. Letting go is a tricky business because we all hold onto certain beliefs very tightly. For example, we believe in… Read More »
As they drove home to New York City from Rutgers University nearly a decade ago, Dr. Marcus Johnson and Dr. Edly Destine may not have imagined they would one day consider each other family. Their relationship is a testament to the power of mentorship, friendship, common interests and following through. Dr. Johnson, then a third-year dental student at… Read More »
Looking for ideas on how to pay off your student loans faster? Here are some federal programs available to new dentists. The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayments and scholarships for dentists who practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas. For information about the National Health Services Corp., visit the NHSC’s main webpage and search “loans and scholarships”.… Read More »
The ADA Foundation will award up to seven $20,000 scholarships in 2018 to outstanding dental students, according to ADA News. The ADA Foundation Dental Student Scholarship Program is designed to recognize dental students who are strong academically and who demonstrate outstanding promise in leadership, public service/volunteerism, and/or research. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must be a… Read More »
Las Vegas — Dentists wanting to learn more about group practice, or expand or enhance an existing group practice, should consider attending BIG IDEA 2018: Discovering Group Practice. The conference, sponsored by the ADA Council on Dental Practice, will be held Jan. 31, 2018, at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, one day before the American Academy of… Read More »
Private practice ownership for dentists is steadily declining among all age groups, according to data published in the September issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. The ADA News reports that while 84 percent of dentists owned practices in 2005, the number fell to 80 percent by 2015. More importantly, the decline was seen in all… Read More »