Are you interested becoming a dental faculty member and from a historically disadvantaged background? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is seeking applications, due March 18, for the 2015 Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program. RWJF created the program, named after the first African-American to chair a department at Harvard University’s medical school, to help increase the number of… Read More »
Recognizing that dental students and new dentists have different needs, the ADA offers a plethora of services, resources and benefits to help them succeed in their professional and personal lives. “As dentist, we are professionals, and the ADA is our professional organization,” said Dr. Chris Hasty, vice-chair of the ADA New Dentist Committee. “I see the ADA as… Read More »
The American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership is accepting applications through April 30 for its 2015-16 class. The Institute is designed to provide education and leadership skills to dentists who are members of racial, ethnic and/or gender groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles within the profession and their communities. Sixteen applicants will be… Read More »
The American Student Dental Association held its Annual Session in Boston Feb. 18-21. More than 600 students attended the meeting to help advance the profession of dentistry and be more “ASDA Awesome.” Highlights at the event include the business meeting of the House of Delegates, elections of ASDA national leaders, the Dental Expo, prominent speakers within dentistry addressing… Read More »
A story in the Feb. 2 issue of ADA News highlighted the importance of mentorship. Dr. Christina Rosenthal, a 2005 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, shadowed ADA Executive Director Kathleen O’Loughlin for about three days at ADA Headquarters. It was part of a special program activity that pairs the 2014-15 Joseph L. Henry Oral… Read More »
Bringing together students from all 65 U.S. dental schools, the American Student Dental Association will host its 2015 annual session Feb. 18-21, 2015, in Boston. Registration deadline is Jan. 16 to guarantee hotel reservations at the Westin Boston Waterfront. Some fees may apply for late registrations. Highlights at the event include the business meeting of the House of… Read More »