Some creative dental students and faculty at the University of Louisville are giving pediatric patients in their community a hand — in more ways than one. Using alginate impression material, members of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity student chapter make plaster casts of hands, feet, faces and other body parts for donors annually at a local art… Read More »
If you find yourself in a position where you wish to terminate a contract early, do you know the proper protocol? Do you know the consequences of early termination? These are questions you should have the answer to prior to signing a contract. The ADA legal team has provided a quick video and some advice on what a… Read More »
Thinking about attending the New Dentist Conference at ADA 2016? Check out what customized courses are being offered as part of the New Dentist Conference package. Don’t forget about the exclusive New Dentist Reception, Lounge, Campfire Sessions and networking opportunities too! Still on the fence? Hear from your peers as they share why they attend and what you… Read More »
Sales seasonality is the technical term for the fact that some months, from a business revenue perspective, are simply better than others, all other things being equal. At an extreme end, sales seasonality explains why a whopping 23.8 percent of jewelry stores sales and 15.3 percent of national chain department stores sales are in December (Source: www.NRF.com). New… Read More »
When it comes to designing their own practices, Drs. Brett McRay, Heather Robbins and Robert O’Donnell share a connection — the Dental Office Design Competition inspired them. “As a new dentist, each year I looked forward to seeing the winning entries,” said Dr. O’Donnell, an endodontist from Illinois. “They gave me a chance to dream and provided some… Read More »
Dental benefits and third party issues are typically rated as one of the most critical concerns confronting dentists. ADA staff often receive questions from dentists regarding specific managed care contract issues. The ADA has been, and continues to be, extremely active in advocating for dentistry and educating dentists on the nuances of signing managed care agreements. This webinar… Read More »