It’s 2018. Why are we still talking about a gender pay gap? The answer is complicated: Despite making up nearly a third of all dentists — up from 3 percent in 1982 — female dentists continue to be out-earned by their male colleagues. According to a 2017 study from the ADA Health Policy Institute, men dentists earned 54… Read More »
A patient’s oral care needs are as unique as they are. Factors such as age, medication use and lifestyle choices can affect patients’ risk of caries, periodontal disease or oral cancer. As a dentist, you can help them understand the habits, products and lifestyle changes that can make a difference in the dental chair and in their long-term… Read More »
Dr. Dawn McClellan has always known that patients with oral health needs exist in all corners of the globe. Long before she graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, one of her first volunteer experiences abroad was helping patients in a leper colony in Nigeria at the age of nineteen. “As an Ohio teen, I spent… Read More »
On April 12th, 10 junior officers selected as exemplary leaders within the Army Dental Corps attended a professional development event at the historic ADA House in Washington, D.C. The event provided an opportunity for Corps-specific Officer development during the Army Medical Department’s Junior Leader Course (JLC). These 10 officers received an update on the American Dental Association regarding… Read More »
Brace yourself: the average student debt after graduation is about a quarter of a million dollars. Grace periods are typically 6 months. You’ll want to choose a repayment strategy and start as soon as possible. Understand key concepts — Interest: Interest is the rate charged to borrow money. The interest on your loan begins as soon as your… Read More »
Every other day or so the headlines notify us of another compromise of personal information. Uber, Equifax and even the United States Office of Personnel Management are just a few of the well-publicized targets. For more than a decade, identity theft has topped the list of consumer complaints with the Federal Trade Commission. In 2012, a record 2… Read More »