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Eradicating childhood caries: How one pediatric dentist is championing healthy eating habits to her patients

Step inside the colorful world of Newton Dentistry for Kids in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and you will find there is a lot more happening than just dental treatments. Dr. Christine Landes, a pediatric dentist who has been in practice for 20 years, includes complimentary salivary diagnostic testing and nutrition counselling for all of her patients. Here, nutrition is… Read More »

ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day kicks off in D.C.

Washington — Assign roles. Develop your talking points. Share personal stories. In an effort to educate members of Congress on the importance of three dental and health care-related proposals, hundreds gathered for a March 27 morning session to kick off the ADA Dentist and Student Lobby Day. This is the first year the ADA is holding its annual advocacy… Read More »

Why advocacy matters in 2017

Washington — From working with federal agencies to educating members of Congress on dentalrelated issues, advocacy has become an integral part of the dental profession’s activities. But when you’re a full-time practitioner with a full-time life outside of dentistry, who has time to monitor every single issue? Here are some of the key advocacy issues for new dentists… Read More »

Getting to Know You: Dr. Annie Jones

Why dentistry? I have great role models in both of my parents, who are both general dentists. They did not put any pressure on me to become a dentist, but they definitely led by example. They loved practicing dentistry and also appreciated the freedom the profession gave them to raise a family and spend time with their three… Read More »

New dentists’ voices valuable in local fluoridation discussions

When public utility officials in Porter County, Indiana, were considering in 2014 whether to continue adding fluoride to its water supply to combat tooth decay, Dr. Isaac Zeckel stepped up to help them make the decision. The dental director at the county’s public health center, Dr. Zeckel said he felt he was in a unique position to help… Read More »

Peyton Manning to speak at ADA 2017

The ADA Distinguished Speaker Series will feature legendary quarterback Peyton Manning at ADA 2017 – America’s Dental Meeting in Atlanta. “Peyton Manning is one of the greatest athletes of our time,” said Dr. Gary L. Roberts, ADA president, announcing Mr. Manning as speaker. “But not only is he a great athlete — he is also an amazing man… Read More »