Despite a successful dental practice and heavy involvement in organized dentistry, Dr. Bill Calnon never intended to raise two dentists. He simply wanted his sons to grow into thoughtful leaders who gave back to their communities and professions. “I never pushed them to pursue dentistry,” Dr. Calnon said. “I wanted them to do whatever made them happy.” However,… Read More »
One day, I was searching my name on Google (don’t act like I’m the only one that does that), and I saw some interesting things come up that made a few light bulbs go off in my head. The first thing was my name on some website about rating your doctor. I never filled out a profile on… Read More »
When starting a new practice, you look for every possibility to keep costs down. You are already concerned with paying the loan for the practice, your rent and your staff on top of personal expenses such as dental school loans, home mortgage, etc. Whenever there is a non-immediate expense, you look to postpone it, which is what happened… Read More »
A partner dentist in a group practice in Massachusetts, a spouse and a mom to two children ages 5 and 3, Dr. Andrea Fallon knows well the day-to-day challenges of balancing job and family responsibilities. “Dentists have worked so very hard to gain that degree, and owner dentists have an obligation to their practice and staff to continue… Read More »
While many people use resume and curriculum vitae (CV) interchangeably, their formats are quite different and they are not intended for the same audience, according the ADA Center for Professional Success. Which type of jobs encourage a resume? Which typically prefer CV? Determining what type of employer will be reviewing your application will determine whether you submit a… Read More »
Recognizing that dental school graduates have unique needs, the Association created a web portal to help new dentists plan for success after graduation. The web page, ADA.org/newgrad, includes features designed to help new graduates transition from dental student to practicing dentists. Members of the Class of 2017 who visit the new website can also enter a sweepstakes for… Read More »