It really is kind of cool how we all turn out so different. We’re all taught the same basic principles of dentistry after we take and master core health science curriculum and yet we quickly turn into very individualized and different doctors. How do you identify your core values and practice philosophy? Thinking back, a lot of what… Read More »
This year’s New Dentist Conference will be Oct. 20-22 and offers an incredible value package for all ADA new dentist members. Registrants are invited to attend both the New Dentist Conference and ADA 2016 – America’s Dental Meeting for a registration fee of $350. This year’s conference includes quality continuing education, dedicated lounge for attendees to relax and… Read More »
If your muscles are sore at the end of the day — even though you’re a young new dentist or dental student — you’re not alone. According to the ADA Center for Professional Success, 40 to 60 percent of dental professionals suffer from work-related musculoskeletal issues. Here are some of the painful predicaments inherent in hands-on dentistry and… Read More »
Are you looking to take your local Give Kids A Smile event to the next level, as well as to become a resource for other GKAS organizers as they work to elevate their own programs? If so, you’re a good candidate to become a GKAS Ambassador, but you need to act quickly. May 13 is the deadline to… Read More »
What factors into a patient’s decision to return to the same practice? What makes a dental visit a positive experience, even if treatment or care involves discomfort? To help answer these questions and others dentists may have as they navigate practice management challenges, the ADA Center for Professional Success in 2015 launched its Guidelines for Practice Success. This… Read More »
Wondering how federal, state and local laws affect medical leave? Many of these laws only apply if a business has a certain number of employees. For instance, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the federal law that requires employers to provide employees job-protected and unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons, including the birth or adoption of… Read More »