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Top 8 most popular New Dentist Now blog posts of 2018

From tips on avoiding burnout and making your dental practice more green to lessons on motherhood and empowerment, here are eight of the year’s most read New Dentist Now posts just in case you missed them: 1. 5 reasons why you don’t suck at dentistry: Sometimes you might feel like you picked the wrong profession and that you’ll… Read More »

Is your practice prepared for an opioid emergency?

A 2018 ADA survey of active, licensed dentists suggests that many ADA members have already taken steps to deal with medical emergencies in the office. Nearly 97 percent of those who replied said that they have a plan for handling medical emergencies, more than 93 percent keep an emergency medical kit with drugs on hand, and more than… Read More »

Q&A: Taking advantage of the student loan interest deduction

Washington — In 2017 the ADA successfully advocated to ensure the dental profession benefits from the tax reform law that passed Congress. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was the first major rewrite of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years and contained many changes that could affect dentists’ financial planning. With the 2019 filing deadline… Read More »

Hermey the Elf brings holiday cheer to patient care resources

Hermey the Elf, who was named a D.D.G. — Dental Do Gooder — by the ADA in 2014, is back this holiday season to make improving oral health more festive. Hermey will be featured in patient resources, including coloring pages and brushing charts available on MouthHealthy.org. “The holidays are a special time of year for all of our… Read More »

10 Under 10 Awards acknowledge dentistry’s rising stars

The American Dental Association is looking for new dentists who are already making a difference in the field to nominate them for the 10 Under 10 Awards. Nominees must be active members of the American Dental Association and graduated dental school between the years of 2009 and 2018. Those nominated should display excellences in areas such as philanthropy,… Read More »

10 Under 10 winner: Taking every opportunity to give back

Dr. Christina Meiners is always on the go. The 2017 10 Under 10 winner works full-time at a community health clinic in San Antonio, but spends her evenings and weekends volunteering her time and talents in a multitude of ways. Growing up, service to others was a big part of Dr. Meiners’ life. Her family went to Mexico… Read More »