2015 ADA/Kellogg executive management program registration opens

New dentists and office management staff seeking to enhance their business experience and acumen with enhanced management skills and business principles can register by July 1 for the 2015 session of ADA/Kellogg Executive Management Program. In its 11th year, the executive-level program, organized in collaboration by the ADA and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, consists of specially… Read More »

10 things to look for before signing an employment contract

Understanding an employment contract before you join a dental practice can be intimidating. Contracts can be long, the terms can be hard to understand and it may be the fi rst one you’ve ever seen. The ADA publication, “Dentist Employment Agreements: A Guide to Key Legal Provisions,” outlines a number of aspects to look out for in a… Read More »

Getting to know you: Dr. Jordan Cooper

Dr. Jordan Cooper is in general practice from Jacksonville, Ark. Why dentistry? It is in my blood.  My mom is a dental hygienist and my dad is a dentist. Why are you a member? Because I believe in protecting the interest of my profession. What has been the best time of your career so far? Four years ago,… Read More »

Student ethics video contest deadline July 31

The ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs is accepting entries for the 2015 Student Ethics Video Contest. The deadline to submit entries is July 31. Since 2010, CEBJA has annually sponsored the contest to draw student attention to the ethical dilemmas that dental students and professional dentists may encounter and to provide an exercise focusing on… Read More »

Registration opens today for the New Dentist Conference

Registraton for the New Dentist Conference opens today – a full week earlier than general registration for ADA 2015 – America’s Dental Meeting. Watch the video to hear why your colleagues from around the country are excited about this year’s New Dentist Conference. The ADA is pleased to announce that for the first time, the New Dentist Conference… Read More »

Data aids new dentists in deciding where to practice

Wouldn’t it be nice if simply putting a wet fi nger in the wind were enough to fi gure out where to open a new dental practice — or where to fi nd work at an existing one? Knowing which direction to take when making such important career decisions takes more data than that, of course. Thankfully, brave… Read More »