ADA 2016 concurrent meeting teaches CBCT, 3-D success

Denver — Do you want to learn how to succeed in your practice with cone beam computed tomography? If so, come to the Mile High City one day early for a special full-day continuing education program “How to Succeed in Your Practice with CBCT” on Wednesday, Oct. 19, prior to ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting. Held at… Read More »

A Space Needle state-of-mind

I moved into an apartment recently. It’s an older apartment, but roomy. In this apartment is a sunroom with a large window looking out into the Seattle summer. I like to stand in this sunroom from time to time. Sipping a drink or brushing my teeth or just to stand and stare after a long workday. The first… Read More »

Finding a job in federal dentistry

Almost 5,000 dentists work for the U.S. Public Health Service, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs or the military, according to the ADA Center for Professional Success. Among the benefits with this professional choice: a base salary. access to an assortment of nontaxable income and benefits. a competitive compensation package that grows with years of service and promotions. potential… Read More »

Continuing education: R&D for the dental office

You have to be a great juggler to be a dentist, whether you’re an employee or run a practice. I’ve practiced dentistry for over 25 years and have always had multiple balls in the air at once. One of those balls is continuing your education. Continuing education is critical for many reasons other than to fulfill a state… Read More »

Dental students invited to register for loan repayment program webinar

Dental students seeking financial assistance after graduation are invited join a National Health Service Corps webinar on its Students to Service (S2S) Loan Repayment Program, to be held 2-3 p.m. EST, July 28. National Health Service Corps staff will give an overview on the application process, program eligibility and service commitment. The S2S Loan Repayment Program provides up… Read More »

Colorado Dental Board votes to accept all existing licensure pathways

The Colorado Dental Board voted to amend their licensure policy to accept all existing licensure pathways including all regional clinical examinations, PGY-1, hybrid-portfolio and the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE), according to The Colorado Quickset, the official blog of Colorado ASDA. According to The Colorado Quickset the decision allows candidates to: Take any regional clinical examination to apply… Read More »