Don’t forget your toothbrush … And five other things to remember as you head to ADA 2016

As a new dentist, this may be your first ADA annual meeting. It’s a great opportunity to earn CE, connect with colleagues from across the country and enjoy a few of Denver’s 300 days of sunshine. If you haven’t yet registered for the meeting, it’s not too late! Register today. While your DNA makes it unlikely you’ll forget your… Read More »

From the dental office to politics

Washington — What does it take to go from practicing dentistry to practicing politics? That was the focus of the 7th Annual Specialty Physician and Dentist Candidate Workshop supported by the American Dental Political Action Committee, according to ADA News.                                 Seven ADA… Read More »

How to pay off your dental school student loans faster (and save money)

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a fall financial series of New Dentist Now blog posts from Darien Rowayton Bank, which provides student loan refinancing and is endorsed by the American Dental Association. Qualifying ADA members receive a 0.25% rate reduction to DRB’s already low rates for the life of the loan as long as they… Read More »

One year down, plenty more to go

This has been the quickest year and 2 months of my entire life. I’ve done more dentistry in one year than I ever really imagined I could do, I’ve tried to figure out this whole work-life balance a little better, and I’ve become a CE junkie. I’ve mentioned plenty of times how fortunate I am to practice in… Read More »

My New Dentist Life: First year lessons

Editor’s note: This is the final article in a New Dentist Now blog series, My New Dentist Life, following a new dentist’s first year experiences out of dental school. The views expressed in this article are the personal opinions of the author and are not intended to reflect the views, positions or policies of the ADA or the… Read More »

‘Manage My Debt’ web portal launches

As the average educational debt for senior dental students continue to grow, the ADA launched in September a new web portal dedicated on money-saving resources and tools to help dentists achieve financial stability. “This is a great resource for members and sorely needed, especially for new dentists,” said Dr. Chris Hasty, New Dentist Committee chair.   “I’m so… Read More »