The ADA New Dentist Committee is calling for nominations for the Golden Apple Award for New Dentist Leadership and the Outstanding New Dentist Committee Award. Visit ADA.org/goldenapple for complete information and nomination forms, which list the award criteria. Dental societies may submit completed forms on ADA Connect (Awards Program Community). The deadline is February 26, 2016. Contact the… Read More »
As I glance out the window and take a sip of my morning coffee, I’m handed a medical history for the patient that has just arrived. A hefty list of medical conditions is scribbled on the first page. Page two has a medication list of many consonants and syllables that I still am unable to properly pronounce. The… Read More »
Los Angeles Schweitzer Fellow and University of Southern California dental student Jonathan Nguyen hopes to empower LGBTQ people to take control of their health care and help better educate dentists when caring for patients in the LGBTQ community. According to the Albert Scheweitzer Fellowship blog, Mr. Nguyen is concerned that within the health care profession, dental professionals are… Read More »
New dentists interested in learning more about dental care for older older adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and senior centers can register for an online continuing education course, according to ADA News. The continuing education course, which is self-paced with eight chapters, offers 10 hours of CE and covers how long-term care facilities are organized and… Read More »
Ever feel like you’re in a whirlwind traveling at the speed of light? Sometimes that’s what it’s like running a dental practice, especially your first year. There are countless decisions to make, and for every one, there are 10 you haven’t thought of yet. In addition, you will need to quickly build trusting relationships with your patients and… Read More »
Are you balancing your life or is stress taking its toll? Take a look at these warning signs of someone who is out of balance: Vague sense of unease or being unsettled. Unable to sleep properly. Can’t shake a cold, or get several illnesses in a row. Shortened temper. Forgetful. Less energy. Desire to overeat. These symptoms make… Read More »