Some creative dental students and faculty at the University of Louisville are giving pediatric patients in their community a hand — in more ways than one. Using alginate impression material, members of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity student chapter make plaster casts of hands, feet, faces and other body parts for donors annually at a local art… Read More »
Thinking about attending the New Dentist Conference at ADA 2016? Check out what customized courses are being offered as part of the New Dentist Conference package. Don’t forget about the exclusive New Dentist Reception, Lounge, Campfire Sessions and networking opportunities too! Still on the fence? Hear from your peers as they share why they attend and what you… Read More »
Dear Colleagues: We have all heard the stories of celebrities who have died from overdosing on prescription painkillers. The stories are tragic, and they are not limited to the rich and famous. In 2014, over 47,000 people died from drug overdoses, and 40 percent of those (18,893 deaths) involved opioid analgesics, according to the Centers for Disease Control… Read More »
Charleston, S.C. — The Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine, announced this month that Dr. Patricia L. Blanton will serve as interim dean beginning July 1, following the retirement of Dr. John Sanders, according to ADA News. The appointment is contingent upon MUSC Board of Trustees approval at their August meeting. “While we will move… Read More »
For new dentists interested in becoming speakers, the ADA’s New and Emerging Speaker Series offers up-and-coming professional educators the chance to present a one-hour lecture at ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting. A select few will have the opportunity to present at the ADA annual meeting in Denver and become part of a highly recognized group of presenters.… Read More »
Growing up in rural southern West Virginia, Dr. Hillary Homburg saw first-hand the health disparity among the residents. After graduating from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2009 and completing a general practice residency at The Ohio State University in 2010, Dr. Homburg moved back to her hometown of Charleston, West Virginia. Because she felt she… Read More »