Why dentistry? Ever since I was a teenager and in braces, I loved dental terminology. When the assistant would leave me to wait for the orthodontist I always admired the instruments and loved when the orthodontist would talk dental lingo to the assistant. I’d try and decipher what he was saying. I ultimately decided general dentistry was my… Read More »
Oakland, Calif. — Dr. Daniel Nam was looking for a different way to increase access to dental care, especially for those who are uninsured or underserved, in the Bay Area when he received an email from an Alameda Dental Society colleague, Dr. Sharine Thenard. “She said, ‘I already wrote you a letter of recommendation,’” said Dr. Nam, who… Read More »
When Dr. Sneha Patel started looking for a job after graduating in 2015 from the University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry, she knew she wanted to be close to her Yukon, Oklahoma, home. So when she was offered a position with a dental service organization, Heartland Dental, in Yukon, it was an easy choice to say yes. Beyond… Read More »
Congratulations on the job offer! Should you accept or try to negotiate? If you’re reading this, according to the Center for Professional Success, the first thing you should know about providing a counter offer is that you should have already received a job offer. If you have been put in the position of being asked “What are your… Read More »
Houston — Considering that Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the country, it caught Dr. Victor Rodriguez by surprise to learn that the Greater Houston Dental Society did not have its own diversity committee. The local dental society has about 1,600 members, with about 35 percent of whom belong to a minority group. “It was… Read More »
Just because you’re new to the dental profession, doesn’t mean your work isn’t making an impact. That’s why the ADA wants to recognize the awesome work you are doing. The American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Awards recognize 10 amazing dentists in their first 10 years of practice who demonstrate excellence in their work and inspire others. The… Read More »