As a new dentist, I hear a lot about the growing concern around head and neck cancers, especially oral cancer. But for me, it’s personal. My mother suffered from nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a rare form of head and neck cancer. Tragically, she succumbed to the disease in 2016. I miss her every day, and I am where I am… Read More »
When a dental benefits plan informs a dentist that he or she must accept an electronic funds transfer rather than a paper check, does that dentist have to accept the EFT? That question and more will be answered at an upcoming free ADA webinar called “Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payments: Exploding the Myth.” The webinar, worth one hour… Read More »
We’ve all heard the saying that it takes about 20 years to build your reputation and five minutes to ruin it. As new dentists, the first few years out of school are critical for establishing our reputation and treatment philosophy. For me, it was around 6-8 months after graduating and working full time as an associate dentist that… Read More »
To encourage dentists to fill out their Find-a-Dentist profile, those with completed profiles by May 1, 11:59 p.m. Pacific time, are entered in a sweepstakes to receive a cash reward of $10,000. The winner can also choose to lease either a Mercedes Benz C class sedan or a Mercedes Benz GLC sport utility vehicle for a year. The… Read More »
Many dental patients are asking serious questions about topical fluoride. While some question its health benefits, others wonder if it is appropriate for their children. You can prepare yourself to answer these questions by tuning in to a Facebook Live event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central time on April 18. Panelists will discuss answers to the top 3… Read More »
Land at the top of an online search for dentists in your area by completing your Find-a-Dentist profile. The ADA launched April 3 an online search tool aimed to help prospective patients connect with local ADA members. The Association is encouraging ADA member dentists to fill out their Find-a-Dentist online profile, which takes about five minutes, on average,… Read More »