Far too many Americans have trouble accessing dental care. It is a serious challenge that I had no idea even existed, until I began as a new dental director at a health center in 2001. Then, I saw how confused people were with the terminology of dental care and how to make an appointment. People live with untreated… Read More »
It wasn’t supposed to be this big. Earlier this decade, ADA member dentist Dr. Gina Mancini of Jacksonville, North Carolina, was invited to teach children at her own kids’ school about the importance of oral health. With a creative mind and a desire to avoid convention, Dr. Mancini developed a play for the students. After receiving positive feedback… Read More »
From repealing burdensome Medicare regulations to working to include dentistry in the various pro-business tax reform provisions, 2017 was a busy year for the Association’s Washington office, according to ADA News. Here are some of the key advocacy issues the ADA addressed in 2017: For the dental practice Medicare regulations: The ADA worked with the Centers for Medicare… Read More »
Cancer. It’s a word that will get everyone’s attention. Unfortunately, this was the word we had to hear at my mother’s appointment during the summer of 2012. My mother was diagnosed with stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma. After four treacherous years of fighting for her life, she lost the battle in May 2016. My mother was the toughest warrior… Read More »
The ADA Foundation’s toll-free number for its Give Kids A Smile program helps caregivers and volunteers determine whether there is a GKAS event in their community. Parents and caregivers seeking oral health services for their children, as well as dental team members and others seeking to volunteer for a GKAS program, can call 1-844-490-GKAS (4527) to get contact… Read More »
With 2017 coming to a close, here are three goals you may want to accomplish before the end of the year. 1. Maximize your bottom line Would you like to see more patients next year? Make sure your ADA Find-a-Dentist profile is updated with a photo. Members are already reporting seeing patients who found them through the tool!… Read More »