How do you describe the average dentist in America? A paper written in the 1940s that was co-authored by Dr. Harold Hillenbrand, a former executive director of the American Dental Association, made an attempt: The average dentist in the United States is a white male who is engaged in private practice. He is married, has 2.4 children, a… Read More »
Believe it or not, as dentists we fall into the “very lucky” group when it comes to time management. While no two dentists may have the same schedule, many of us have custom schedules that work for us. Some can work any of the seven days, and others as much as we want. Some of us also have… Read More »
Dr. Paul Casamassimo is the winner of the 2017 Norton M. Ross Award, which is presented to those whose research has significantly impacted some aspect of clinical dentistry. Dr. Casamassimo spent more than two decades as the chair of the division of pediatric dentistry and community oral health at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in Columbus,… Read More »
Just because you’re new to the dental profession, doesn’t mean your work isn’t making an impact. That’s why the ADA wants to recognize the awesome work you are doing. The American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Awards recognize 10 amazing dentists in their first 10 years of practice who demonstrate excellence in their work and inspire others. The… Read More »
Designed for students, ADA Success offers a series of face-to-face programs presented by ADA member dentists or other subject matter experts on the following topics: • Managing Debt and Wealth. • State of the Dental Profession. • Practice Management for All Dentists. • Finding a Job. • Leadership and Ethics in Dentistry • Understanding Employment Agreements. Want to… Read More »
“We’ve got superheroes all around us loving the heck out of dentistry.” Those are the words of Dr. Dawn Wehking, a speaker at ADA 2016. It begs the question – who’s your superhero? It’s great if they’re a dentist, but it’s fine if they’re not! It could be anyone who helped you along the way – a teacher,… Read More »