Category Archives: Dental Students

ADA-endorsed student loan program rebrands to Laurel Road

Darien Rowayton Bank — the student loan refinancing program endorsed by the ADA — announced June 15 that its online lending division inclusive of its student loan refinancing program is now officially called Laurel Road. The rebrand includes a new logo, visual identity and website. Although the online lending division is rebranding under a new name, terms of… Read More »

Curriculum vitae or resume: What’s the difference?

While many people use resume and curriculum vitae (CV) interchangeably, their formats are quite different and they are not intended for the same audience, according the ADA Center for Professional Success. Which type of jobs encourage a resume? Which typically prefer CV? Determining what type of employer will be reviewing your application will determine whether you submit a… Read More »

Just graduated? ADA creates new graduate resource

Recognizing that dental school graduates have unique needs, the Association created a web portal to help new dentists plan for success after graduation. The web page, ADA.org/newgrad, includes features designed to help new graduates transition from dental student to practicing dentists. Members of the Class of 2017 who visit the new website can also enter a sweepstakes for… Read More »

Employment agreements: The devil’s in the details

Congratulations! You finished dental school and received an offer to join a practice. That’s terrific news. Or maybe you’re in the position of offering employment to another dentist. Either way, before you put your John Hancock on any contract you’ll want to do your best to understand the provisions and key legal terms. While dental school taught you… Read More »

Negotiating on your own terms: What new grads need to know about contracts – Part 1

Editor’s note: This blog post, republished with permission, originally appeared in IgniteDDS on Jan. 25, 2017. There it is. A block of legal jargon, intimidation at its finest, sitting there adorning your desk, looking you smack dab in the eye. Hello 27 pages of traps and worry and signing over my life. Nice to meet you. That is… Read More »

Enter contest for a chance to win a trip to ADA 2017 in Atlanta

New dentists and dental students can submit their stories of inspiration and a photo for a chance to win a round-trip flight, five-night hotel stay and registration to ADA 2017 – America’s Dental Meeting in Atlanta. The ADA wants to know what inspired or inspires dentists to be dentists. It can be about anything from what or who… Read More »