Growing up in a military home, Dr. Carol Summerhays always knew she wanted to serve her country in the same way her grandfather and father did. What she may not have imagined was the impact serving would have on her long career in dentistry. Dr. Summerhays, who served as a naval dentist after graduating from dental school, said… Read More »
The American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership is accepting applications through March 16 for its 2018-19 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. Selected applicants will attend… Read More »
Figuring out whether to opt in or out of Medicare can be confusing for some dentists. The ADA has resources to help dentists make the decision that’s best for their practice. Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, dentists who write prescriptions for Part D drugs must be enrolled in “an approved status or have a valid opt-out affidavit on file… Read More »
As they drove home to New York City from Rutgers University nearly a decade ago, Dr. Marcus Johnson and Dr. Edly Destine may not have imagined they would one day consider each other family. Their relationship is a testament to the power of mentorship, friendship, common interests and following through. Dr. Johnson, then a third-year dental student at… Read More »
Dr. Mai-Ly Duong’s six-day work weeks don’t offer her all the time she’d like to study and evaluate the latest scientific research. But being up-to-date on science and applying it to patient care is important to her, she said, which is why she uses the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry as a resource. “I truly think it is… Read More »
Dental school may be over but learning about the best ways to treat your patients and improve your practice never takes a break. With every dentist required to log a minimum amount of continuing education credits each year, juggling courses along with seeing patients can be challenging. The ADA provides members with online and in-person CE opportunities to… Read More »