Category Archives: Helping You Be a Better Dentist

Course helps dentists learn work in long-term care facilities

New dentists interested in learning more about dental care for older older adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers can register for an online continuing education course, according to ADA News. The continuing education course, which is self-paced with eight chapters, offers 10 hours of CE and covers how long-term care facilities are organized and… Read More »

What to remember when you finally start practicing

Ever feel like you’re in a whirlwind traveling at the speed of light? Sometimes that’s what it’s like running a dental practice, especially your first year. There are countless decisions to make, and for every one, there are 10 you haven’t thought of yet. In addition, you will need to quickly build trusting relationships with your patients and… Read More »

What’s there to be thankful for?

Turkey, stuffing and brown gravy. Cider and pumpkins and pilgrims. Friends and family around a table staring at buckets of food. All the uncles secretly competing in the most interesting sweater contest. All of these things have been a part of this weekend for all of my life. It’s what makes it special for me. But on this… Read More »

Photo gallery: New Dentist Conference CE

From applying better oral surgical techniques to understanding the fine print before signing a contract, new dentists took continuing education courses Friday specifically designed to address their diverse and unique needs. The courses were exclusively offered to participants of the sold-out 2015 New Dentist Conference, which for the first time was held alongside ADA 2015 – America’s Dental… Read More »

‘Leadership Day’ kicks off sold out, two-day New Dentist Conference

In recognition of today’s new dentist leaders and to encourage others to provide their unique voice in organized dentistry, the 2015 New Dentist Conference kicked off its two-day event with a day dedicated to leadership. More than 400 registered for the sold-out conference, which for the first time was held alongside ADA 2015 – America’s Dental Meeting in… Read More »

Photo gallery: Keynote speaker Daymond John

Daymond John, founder and CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” gave an entertaining and inspiration talk today on entrepreneurship to new dentists as keynote speaker of the 2015 New Dentist Conference. Mr. John is an award-winning entrepreneur. His marketing firm Shark Branding offers advice on how to effectively communicate to consumers through innovative means and… Read More »