It wasn’t supposed to be this big. Earlier this decade, ADA member dentist Dr. Gina Mancini of Jacksonville, North Carolina, was invited to teach children at her own kids’ school about the importance of oral health. With a creative mind and a desire to avoid convention, Dr. Mancini developed a play for the students. After receiving positive feedback… Read More »
During my final year of dental school I was class president and pregnant with my first child, Stephen. Labor began at 6:00 a.m. on the morning of graduation, and at 1:00 p.m. I walked onto the quadrangle at Tufts University and informed the Dean of Students that I wasn’t going to be able to give my class president’s… Read More »
From repealing burdensome Medicare regulations to working to include dentistry in the various pro-business tax reform provisions, 2017 was a busy year for the Association’s Washington office, according to ADA News. Here are some of the key advocacy issues the ADA addressed in 2017: For the dental practice Medicare regulations: The ADA worked with the Centers for Medicare… Read More »
Growing up in a military home, Dr. Carol Summerhays always knew she wanted to serve her country in the same way her grandfather and father did. What she may not have imagined was the impact serving would have on her long career in dentistry. Dr. Summerhays, who served as a naval dentist after graduating from dental school, said… Read More »
Cancer. It’s a word that will get everyone’s attention. Unfortunately, this was the word we had to hear at my mother’s appointment during the summer of 2012. My mother was diagnosed with stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma. After four treacherous years of fighting for her life, she lost the battle in May 2016. My mother was the toughest warrior… Read More »
Budgeting your income can prepare you to effectively manage your student loan debt, leaving you with more options during your first years as a practicing dentist. Follow these key strategies and build a foundation for financial success. Track your spending — Count every penny you spend, and think of every borrowed penny as five. Budget based on actual… Read More »