Dr. Danielle Riordan grew up saying she would never be a dentist. She always wanted to choose her own career path, and didn’t want for anyone to say she had followed her father into the family business. But she always felt a calling to health care, and her father’s practice gave her a chance to observe all aspects… Read More »
If you’re like many dentists, you have strong discipline in how you treat your patients and manage your practice or personal career. Considering patient needs and the best course of treatment for their oral and general heath requires not only extensive training, but also communication skills, planning and good decision making. Practice and career management require these same… Read More »
Identity theft occurs when someone acquires key pieces of another person’s identity – such as name and credit card information or Social Security number – with the intent to commit fraud. In 2016, the Federal Trade Commission recorded 399,225 cases of identity theft in the United States. Identity theft can happen to anyone, regardless of whether or not… Read More »
Editor’s note: The ADA is one of 35 organizations supporting the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act — legislation that would require all private group and individual health plans to cover medically necessary services that repair or restore congenital anomalies. In February, the organizations sent a letter to legislators that they believe the ELSA would positively impact the quality of life… Read More »
The Association announced July 11 it sent a complaint letter to the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, raising concerns over aspects of SmileDirect Club’s marketing and direct-to-consumer sales of plastic teeth aligners. The letter, sent on June 27, comes about two months after the Association filed a citizen petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,… Read More »
A dental practice, like any business, is always in motion. And regardless of how well you plan your day there will be surprises and frustrations. This is the normal course of business, especially when dealing with numerous patients and complex dental care. How you start your day can be a key asset in helping you work through all… Read More »