After graduating from dental school, did you move back in with your parents? According to a Wall Street Journal article, more young adults are living at home with their parents because of high student debt, along with joblessness and rising housing costs. A $10,000 increase in student debt per graduate in a U.S. state is associated with an… Read More »
The American Student Dental Association held its Annual Session in Boston Feb. 18-21. More than 600 students attended the meeting to help advance the profession of dentistry and be more “ASDA Awesome.” Highlights at the event include the business meeting of the House of Delegates, elections of ASDA national leaders, the Dental Expo, prominent speakers within dentistry addressing… Read More »
Gaithersburg, Md. — The ADA Foundation Dr. Anthony Volpe Research Center is seeking young investigators for its 2015 Summer Scholars Fellowship Program. The application deadline is Feb. 13. Since its inception in 1940, the Summer Scholars program has been a way for students to apply classroom and lab experience to real world scenarios. The program has given talented… Read More »
The 2015 Give Kids A Smile Day is Feb. 6, and program coordinators nationwide should have their digital cameras ready to capture the highlights of the event. The ADA News welcomes digital photo submissions from GKAS program participants — including candid pictures of children, dentists and team members interacting and clinical photos (patients in the chair, dental team… Read More »
For dental students wondering whether a career with the Indian Health Service Division of Oral Health or a position at a specific IHS or Tribal site is right for you, an IHS externship can give you the experience to help make your decision. The IHS Division of Oral Health (DOH) is currently accepting applications for 2015 Dental Externships.… Read More »
Do you know a dentist who has generously given their time, talents and skills by volunteering internationally? Applications are due April for the Certificate for International Volunteer Service, a program that recognizes ADA members who have volunteered in developing countries to improve the oral health and overall health of individuals. Criteria for applying for and receiving the certificate… Read More »