The National Health Service Corps is seeking clinicians, including dentists and dental hygienists, who want to serve the nation’s underserved rural, urban and tribal communities. The NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP) offers licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines the opportunity to receive loan repayment up to $50,000. In exchange, participants serve for at least two years… Read More »
A 2018 ADA survey of active, licensed dentists suggests that many ADA members have already taken steps to deal with medical emergencies in the office. Nearly 97 percent of those who replied said that they have a plan for handling medical emergencies, more than 93 percent keep an emergency medical kit with drugs on hand, and more than… Read More »
You’ve heard that the ADA and ADPAC advocate for the dental profession in Washington, D.C., but what does that actually mean? Tooth Talk, a new podcast from ADPAC and the ADA’s D.C. office, takes you behind the scenes on Capitol Hill with hosts Sarah Milligan (director of political affairs at ADPAC) and Peter Aiello (manager of grassroots education… Read More »
The American Dental Association is looking for new dentists who are already making a difference in the field to nominate them for the 10 Under 10 Awards. Nominees must be active members of the American Dental Association and graduated dental school between the years of 2009 and 2018. Those nominated should display excellences in areas such as philanthropy,… Read More »
Dr. Christina Meiners is always on the go. The 2017 10 Under 10 winner works full-time at a community health clinic in San Antonio, but spends her evenings and weekends volunteering her time and talents in a multitude of ways. Growing up, service to others was a big part of Dr. Meiners’ life. Her family went to Mexico… Read More »
Barriers to dental care are not created equally. Even when they spring from socioeconomic conditions, like low income and poverty, the particular array of challenges can be as diverse as the people. Still, the challenges often mean parents, children and other family members must deal with those challenges instead of having needed time in a dental chair. But… Read More »