Category Archives: Just for Fun

Dentists take No. 1 spot in 2017 best jobs list

For the third year in a row, dental professionals topped the U.S. News & World Report’s annual list ranking the best jobs of the year, according to ADA News. Dentists, which ranked No. 2 in 2016’s list, took the No. 1 spot in 2017. It last held the top spot in 2015. Orthodontists, which ranked No. 1 last… Read More »

Getting to Know You: Dr. Hubert J. Park

Why Dentistry? It is one of the best health care professions to provide immediate confidence and pain relief for our patients, sometimes both at the same time! And as a pediatric dentist I love guiding both the child and the parents to gain ownership of their oral health by equipping them with the proper home care tools and… Read More »

Top 10 most popular New Dentist Now blog posts of 2016

From tips for dentists struggling with work-life balance to the rules of social media, the New Dentist Now blog continued to grow in readership and content quality in 2016, thanks to hard work of our guest bloggers. Just in case you missed some of this year’s best, here are 10 blog posts worth revisiting: Five inexpensive, effective ways… Read More »

New dentists: Meet ADA President Gary Roberts

Psst… I’m taking over the blog for a little bit while no one’s watching… I’m Dr. Gary Roberts and I’m pleased to e-meet you. So, you may be wondering, who’s this new guy who was elected to represent you as president of the American Dental Association? I look forward to sharing my story with you over the next… Read More »

Video: 2016 Outstanding New Dentist Committee award

Dr. Scott Morita, Hawaii Young Dentist Group chair, shares the importance of giving back and engaging new dentists in the profession. The Hawaii Young Dentist Group was the winner of the 2016 Outstanding New Dentist Committee award.

Help ADA Foundation assist dental clinic in Pakistan

Denver — The ADA Foundation provided a $5,000 grant to kickstart a campaign to help rebuild a medical and dental clinic in Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai’s home province of Shangla, Pakistan. The donation was made immediately after Ms. Yousafzai spoke at ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting. ADA 2016 attendees interested in supporting the Shangla Clinic… Read More »