Despite a successful dental practice and heavy involvement in organized dentistry, Dr. Bill Calnon never intended to raise two dentists. He simply wanted his sons to grow into thoughtful leaders who gave back to their communities and professions. “I never pushed them to pursue dentistry,” Dr. Calnon said. “I wanted them to do whatever made them happy.” However,… Read More »
Have you heard about the New and Emerging Speaker Series? I participated last year, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made recently. The New and Emerging Speaker Series offers up-and-coming professional educators like me the chance to present at the ADA’s Annual Meeting. If you’re an independent speaker trying to break into the lecture circuit… Read More »
We’re heading south this year and hope to see you in Atlanta October 19-21. We have an exciting lineup planned for you with three popular keynotes, one for each day! Mel Robbins will kick-off the conference. She’s best known for delivering one of the most popular TEDxTalk’s in the world: “How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over.” Jay Parkinson,… Read More »
Dr. Emily Ishkanian, chair of the ADA New Dentist Committee, received the Mentor Award at the Lucy Hobbs Project 5th Annual Celebration, held April 27-28 in Philadelphia. Dr. Ishkanian were among six women — including two other ADA leaders — the Lucy Hobbs Project honored at its annual celebration to recognize dentists who set new benchmarks in their… Read More »
Indianapolis — In April, Dr. Niekia Franklin became the resident advisor at Indiana University’s Give Kids A Smile event. It isn’t the first rodeo for the 2015 graduate of the Baylor College of Dentistry, scheduled to complete Indiana University’s pediatric dentistry residency later this year. Dr. Franklin was the co-chair of Baylor College of Dentistry’s first Give Kids… Read More »
Atlanta — Three motivational speakers will pilot a new leadership series designed for female dental professionals at ADA 2017 – America’s Dental Meeting. The “Women in Dentistry Leadership Series” consists of three talks on successive days of the ADA annual meeting. CNN commentator and author Mel Robbins, former president of client representation for sports and entertainment agency CSE… Read More »