Category Archives: Just for Fun

Find-a-Dentist sweepstakes: Get a chance to win $10,000 or lease a Mercedes Benz

To encourage dentists to fill out their Find-a-Dentist profile, those with completed profiles by May 1, 11:59 p.m. Pacific time, are entered in a sweepstakes to receive a cash reward of $10,000. The winner can also choose to lease either a Mercedes Benz C class sedan or a Mercedes Benz GLC sport utility vehicle for a year. The… 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 »

Getting to Know You: Dr. Annie Jones

Why dentistry? I have great role models in both of my parents, who are both general dentists. They did not put any pressure on me to become a dentist, but they definitely led by example. They loved practicing dentistry and also appreciated the freedom the profession gave them to raise a family and spend time with their three… Read More »

ADA had plenty to celebrate in 2016

Saving ADA members $4.4 million in loan consolidations. Patient education reaching over 21 million people on social media. And celebrating 150 years of the Code of Ethics. The ADA can celebrate a multitude of highlights in 2016. For the second year, the Association released a video and infographic to visually articulate the impact, reach and value of ADA… Read More »

Celebrate World Oral Health Day on March 20

World Oral Health Day is celebrated globally every year on March 20 to highlight the importance of keeping your mouth healthy whether you are young or old. This year’s theme is “Live Mouth Smart.” Organized by the FDI World Dental Federation, World Oral Health Day was launched in 2013 to raise awareness of maintaining good oral health and… Read More »

What’s on your dental bucket list?

Travel to all seven continents? Run with the bulls in Spain? See the new wonders of the world? Bucket lists can help us keep track of the loftiest of goals and inspire us to make the most of our experiences. For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to make some headway on my “dental bucket list”. Here… Read More »