Category Archives: Helping You Be a Better Dentist

The power of a ‘Thank You’ card

Remember that warm and fuzzy feeling that you got last time you received a handwritten card in the mail? In a world that seems to grow more pessimistic every day, I’m using good ‘ol Thank You cards to celebrate the little victories in life and spread good vibes.  These little celebrations are helping not only my personal development,… Read More »

The one thing you need to know about CE online

As the summer of 2017 zips by, you’re thinking about enjoying the sun, visiting the pool, hosting barbecues and … planning your CE? Surprisingly, the summer is the ideal time to see if you’ve taken the CE courses you need. At this time of year, your schedule is (perhaps) a bit more relaxed, and you have a chance… Read More »

Greater St. Louis Dental Society finds key to engaging new dentists: Fun

St. Louis — “The Price is Right.” “Family Feud.” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Spoofing classic game shows and morning talk shows into activities may seem silly. But for the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, it’s been the key to engaging new dentists. “It’s taken some trial and error, and we’ve had a couple of failures,” said Susan Prosperi,… Read More »

Health Policy Institute offers unmatched, usable information

The ADA Health Policy Institute aims to be a trusted source for critical policy knowledge related to the U.S. dental care system. HPI generates, synthesizes and disseminates innovative research on a variety of topics to ADA member dentists — as well as new dentists. The ADA’s Health Policy Institute also provides information on a national level in a… Read More »

The six CE topics new dentists want to explore

Want to learn from your peers? Discover the top CE subjects they are searching for online. According to ADA CE Online, new dentists want to study topics that will advance their success in practice, improve patient care and deepen their knowledge of dental specialties. Here are the six most popular terms your peers are searching for right now:… Read More »

Your patients’ top fluoride questions — explained!

Need answers to your patients’ common fluoride questions? Dentists recently asked an ADA expert their questions about nature’s cavity fighter, based on what they hear from their patients, during a Facebook Live event the ADA hosted April 18. The event featured explanations from Dr. Kevin Donly, a member of the expert panel the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs… Read More »