Somerset, Ky. — It took less than a minute for Dr. Ricky Farmer to post a “selfie” with a smiling child he treated at a free community health clinic this summer on his practice’s Facebook page. Within a few hours, the photo generated more than 250 “likes” and several comments from patients who wrote and posted positive testimonials… Read More »
New dentists with a passion for working with the underserved and is interested in education are encouraged to apply for a one-year stipend dental fellowship with the University of California, San Diego. Those eligible are new dentists who are General Practice Residency (GPR) or Advance Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) graduates with a California license or is eligible… Read More »
Be on the lookout for your membership renewal, arriving soon from your state dental society. The ADA’s strength comes from individual dentists — more than 158,000 — meaning more resources for members and a powerful voice in Washington and state capitols. The ADA and your state and local dental societies enhance your ability to achieve success and your… Read More »
The latest issue of the New Dentist News is now available online. The October 2014 issue includes articles to help new dentists with marketing, finances and handling ethical dilemmas. Inside this issue include: Marketing snapshot — How one practice does it. Marketing the dental practice: Know the rules. Working with a marketing firm. Advice from a lender: Be… Read More »
Over 200 federal dentists attended the ADA 2014 — America’s Dental Meeting in San Antonio, with many attending the Federal Dental Services reception held Oct. 11 at the Marriott Rivercenter. Dentists who are in full-time military or federal government service are eligible for direct ADA membership at the national level. In 2013, there were 2,816 FDS members in… Read More »
The American Dental Association is accepting applications for the 2015 Robert H. Ahlstrom New Investigator Award, created to encourage interest in dental informatics standards among dental students, new dentists and dentists pursuing post-doctoral studies. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2015, and a recipient will be selected in May 2015. The recipient of the 2015 Robert H. Ahlstrom New… Read More »