Applicants sought for 2018-19 ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership

The American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership is accepting applications through March 16 for its 2018-19 class. The Institute is designed to provide education and leadership skills to dentists who are members of racial, ethnic and/or gender groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles within the profession and their communities. Selected applicants will attend… Read More »

Let go and live with less control

We all hang on to ideas, emotions and memories that sometimes deserve to be let go. In this article, I discuss learning about a major problem we may all face when we try to hang on to something. Letting go is a tricky business because we all hold onto certain beliefs very tightly. For example, we believe in… Read More »

Facebook calls to action: Are you using honey or vinegar?

It takes a matter of seconds to realize that someone is selling to you. In person, you may get that vibe from someone and instantly know. The same applies in social media. In fact, Facebook goes to great lengths to prevent businesses from placing ads in users’ news feeds that are overtly “salesy.” That old saying, “You’ll attract… Read More »

Find Give Kids A Smile events in your area

The ADA Foundation’s toll-free number for its Give Kids A Smile program helps caregivers and volunteers determine whether there is a GKAS event in their community. Parents and caregivers seeking oral health services for their children, as well as dental team members and others seeking to volunteer for a GKAS program, can call 1-844-490-GKAS (4527) to get contact… Read More »

Manage debt so it doesn’t manage you

Personal and practice financial management is a vital part of building a successful career in dentistry – and allowing you to lead the life you imagined. ADA.org/MyDebt is the go-to place for new dentists to learn facts on debt, budgeting tips, and student loan refinancing – which can save you tens of thousands of dollars. In fact, on… Read More »

New CDT 2018 codes now in effect

It’s time to begin using the 18 new codes featured in CDT 2018: Dental Procedure Codes, the essential coding manual for dental professionals. This new edition helps the dental team code accurately for fewer claims rejections and faster reimbursement. Three CDT publications are available: CDT 2018 is the official source for the most specific, up-to-date dental procedure codes… Read More »