Updated guideline: How to evaluate patients for oral cancer

As a dentist, you know what looks normal – and what doesn’t – in your patients’ mouths. That’s why many cases of oral cancer are caught by dentists who noticed a suspicious lesion during an appointment. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 49,670 new cases of oral cancer this year, with 9,700 deaths from the… Read More »

Help shine a light on America’s brightest new dentists

Just because you’re new to the dental profession, doesn’t mean your work isn’t making an impact. That’s why the ADA wants to recognize the awesome work you are doing. The American Dental Association 10 Under 10 Awards recognize 10 amazing dentists in their first 10 years of practice who demonstrate excellence in their work and inspire others. The… Read More »

Join your peers in Atlanta – fees increase today at 5 p.m. CDT

There’s still time to register for the New Dentist Conference at ADA 2017. The advance registration deadline has been extended until 5 p.m. CDT today. If you’re looking to bring friends to the New Dentist Reception, be sure to purchase additional tickets while prices are still low. New this year you can purchase up to five (5) additional… Read More »

Come sail away: New dentist sails the Atlantic

As the media has noted ad nauseam, millennials seem to prefer experiences to possessions. Still, can you imagine purchasing a sailboat instead of a house – and living on it – because you love to sail? Or taking a year or two off from your dental practice to sail around the world? Dr. Herby Benavent, who practices in Clarksville,… Read More »

Not too late: Can’t-miss webinars this week

Would you like to learn more about how to use video to market your practice? And would you like a better understanding of various federal guidelines? Check out these two webinars this week: Marketing Your Dental Office with Video: Creating videos can help differentiate your dental practice from your competitors and increase awareness in your local community. They… Read More »

Starting a new dental practice checklist

Starting a new dental practice? If you’re opening a new dental practice, there are many things to consider, including licenses, local requirements, supplies, insurance, infection control and OSHA, just to name a few. This checklist and related resources can be used as a starting point to address many of the issues dentists encounter when opening new practices. For… Read More »