Registraton for the New Dentist Conference opens today – a full week earlier than general registration for ADA 2015 – America’s Dental Meeting. Watch the video to hear why your colleagues from around the country are excited about this year’s New Dentist Conference. The ADA is pleased to announce that for the first time, the New Dentist Conference… Read More »
All of us were saddened to learn of the passing of ADA student member Jiwon Lee. Lee was 29 years old, a fourth-year dental student at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, and the immediate past-president of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA.) ASDA posted a statement on their website — here’s a link to the full PDF.… Read More »
Do you hire for openings in the dental team? If you do, consider this piece of advice from executive recruiter Lou Adler from the Build Network blog: When interviewing job candidates, withhold all personal judgments until the 31st minute. First impressions only happen once — and if you’re searching for top talent, you should give candidates at least… Read More »
“Communication breakdowns happen so often and so quickly that it’s best to start with the assumption that they’re going to happen at some point and plan accordingly.” That advice comes from Doug Sundheim in his book Taking Smart Risks: How Sharp Leaders Win When Stakes are High. (we looked at questions you could ask after you’ve said something… Read More »
If you are a dentist or dental hygienist and hold a current dental license in any state, you can help provide care at the ADA Mission of Mercy dental clinic. Encourage friends and family who are 18 years or older to volunteer, too. Even if they don’t hold a dental-related license, they can contribute their own unique… Read More »
We’re guessing you didn’t get this far without a pretty good system for keeping track of what you need to get done, both short and long-term. We’re always on the lookout for a good idea about how to stay in control of the list, rather than letting the list run the show. The writer Lee Cash has a… Read More »