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Finding a job: Dental career options

You’ve probably already done a lot of thinking about what field of dentistry you’d like to end up in, but there are some dental career paths you may not have considered. Remember that there will be flexibility over the course of your career to move between fields. The Associate An associate works for dentist owner, either as a… Read More »

How diversity and inclusion guides the ADA

As a new dentist, you are probably keenly aware of the benefits of diversity and inclusion. Maybe you saw firsthand how collaborating with someone from a different background than you improved the results of a group project in dental school. Or maybe you noticed how listening to a colleague with a unique perspective changed the way you think… Read More »

Optimism, expansion highlight survey of ADA members

The Quarterly Business Survey of ADA members sponsored by ADA Member Advantage in cooperation with the Center for Professional Success finds that many dental practice owners are optimistic about the U.S. economy and are looking to expand. More than 80 percent of practice owners say that they are planning to invest in their practice during 2018, and are… Read More »

Finding a job: Networking

You should start the researching, planning and decision making process well in advance – your third year of school would be ideal. Consider that the planning phase can take up a year before the job in your chosen field actually begins. Use Your Friends Wisely Your network is there for a reason. The old adage – dentistry like… Read More »

An international journey to help patients in rural America

Dr. Michael Shakroo is no stranger to overcoming obstacles in his life. Dr. Shakroo was a successful dentist in his native Iraq, when religious persecution forced him to flee to Syria with his family in 2007. While in Syria, he and his family spent three years as refugees waiting for a response to their application seeking asylum through… Read More »

Dentistry is like a Taylor Swift concert..sort of

On a random Tuesday night this past May, I found myself sitting with 56,000 other people in CenturyLink stadium. This time, it wasn’t the 12th man I was sitting with. It was with 56,000 Swifties. Yes, we were at the Taylor Swift concert in Seattle. Surprisingly, it was one of the most unique experiences I’ve ever had. Thousands… Read More »