U.S. News recently listed dentistry as the #2 job in the country. Undoubtedly, our profession offers great work-life balance, career growth and low unemployment. However, it’s not without its challenges, of course—especially if you’re a working mother. According to a survey, more than 70 percent of the women polled agreed that being a mom in today’s world is… Read More »
Going green is more than a trend — it’s a reality. Many businesses large and small are adopting green habits to reduce waste and conserve energy. Have you implemented green policies at your office? If you haven’t, it’s easy to get started. Many ideas are free or very inexpensive. To help you along, the ADA has compiled 80… Read More »
When he first went to college, Kristopher Rappold was interested in one thing: playing football. “Over time I realized that football was not going to be a career and I decided to look around a bit,” Dr. Rappold said. His uncle, a dentist, set him up with job shadowing opportunities with several practicing dentists, and he was inspired… Read More »
Are you familiar with the ACE Panel? It’s a network of practicing ADA members who want to learn from one another by sharing clinical insights and experiences of dental products and materials. To find out what percentage of ACE panelists place posterior composite restorations once per day, their preferred posterior composite resin types and the most frequent reason… Read More »
To my fellow members: As we mark Oral Cancer Awareness Month this April, let’s discuss an issue that has personal significance to me. I have been a practicing dentist for nearly four decades and received the surprise of my life four years ago when I was diagnosed with oral cancer that had metastasized to a cervical lymph node.… Read More »
Once you’ve gotten your budget established and your debt under control, you should begin saving. Develop a savings strategy that will help you meet short and long-term goals. Emergency fund — This is exactly what it sounds like- a place to save for emergencies. Start here and try to save six month’s-worth of expenses. Goal fund — This… Read More »