Category Archives: Community Outreach

Connecting prospective patients with ADA member dentists

It’ll soon become easier for prospective patients to find and connect with an ADA member dentist. The Association this month is launching the first phase of a three-year initiative to drive utilization of dental services for Association member dentists, according to ADA News. In the campaign’s first phase, the Association is encouraging ADA member dentists to complete their… Read More »

What if organized dentistry went away?

Recently I was at a meeting with a friend who graduated with me from dental school. During the meeting, she made the comment that “organized dentistry was going away.” The comment struck me, and it took me a moment to process what she said.  Over the days following the meeting, her comment ate away at me.  What would… Read More »

Advocate with ADA Engage

Looking to take action on legislation that can affect the profession? Visit ADA Engage and subscribe to ADA Action Alerts to be informed on critical public policy issues and to get connected with your legislators. Maintained by the American Dental Political Action Committee, ADA Engage allows new dentists to be heard and advocate in Washington. For more information,… Read More »

Video: 2016 Outstanding New Dentist Committee award

Dr. Scott Morita, Hawaii Young Dentist Group chair, shares the importance of giving back and engaging new dentists in the profession. The Hawaii Young Dentist Group was the winner of the 2016 Outstanding New Dentist Committee award.

Community health dentistry: Saying yes in a world of noes

This morning I sat in a room full of 600 people. Most of them I didn’t know. We were all different shapes and sizes and colors, really only connected by a single logo printed on all of our name badges. In front of the room stood several important people, including the CEO. One by one, they told their… Read More »

Share your 2017 New Year’s practice resolutions with the editors of Dental Practice Success

What plans do you have for making 2017 your best practice year ever? Do you want to build, open or renovate a practice? Or get more involved with continuing education or organized dentistry? Or add more balance between your practice and your life? Whatever your resolution, we encourage you to share it with Dental Practice Success today at… Read More »