Category Archives: Policy

Webinar: Dental Practice Settings and Job Satisfaction

Big or small, there are pros and cons to working in various dental practice settings, and dentists measure their career satisfaction in different ways. In a webinar recorded in August — now available here — researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago and the ADA Health Policy Institute presented their findings on how dentists view different aspects… Read More »

You’re an advocate: Legislation affecting new dentists

You pushed ADA-backed legislation with your congressional representatives during the annual Washington Leadership Conference in the nation’s capital. You registered for ADA 2015 – America’s Dental Meeting, Nov. 5-10 in Washington, D.C. You’ll attend the New Dentist Conference concurrent with the ADA annual meeting for the first time. You’re an oral health advocate. What is the ADA doing… Read More »

ADA has insight for dentists as new bosses

The ADA Practical Guide to Creating and Updating an Employee Policy Manual can help new dentists navigate hiring and staff management like seasoned professionals. With sample policies, forms and worksheets, the guide enables new dentists to develop and implement their own office policies. The book is available here. Use promo code 15113 to save 15 percent on all… Read More »

‘Gray market’: New dentists should be aware of purchasing risks

The path a dental product takes from the manufacturer to the dental office is typically a straight and trustworthy one. By purchasing directly from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor, new dentists can be assured the product they receive is the one the y ordered. But dentists or their staff may be intentionally or unintentionally turning to the… Read More »

Looking for life, disability insurance? Take advantage of your ADA member benefits

New patients. New colleagues. Maybe even a new family. As a new dentist, you’re exposed to different risks compared to your dental student days. “The ADA member insurance plans underwritten by Great West are one of the best benefits of ADA membership,” said Dr. Lindsey Yates, ADA Council on Members Insurance and Retirement Programs’ New Dentist Committee ex-officio… Read More »

ADA unveils revamped ADA Success program for dental students

In an effort to help dental students prepare for life as a dentist and boost student engagement with the ADA, the Association in August launched a revamped ADA Success program, which offers a series of programs on topics most relevant to students today. “The new programs have a more modern look and more pertinent information, but will continue… Read More »