In the December 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) a reader asks: A patient came to our office with a complaint of dental pain. He had not been to the office for two years for any type of examination or treatment. The patient brought along a form from his employer. He requested that… Read More »
A full day of leadership programming is underway now at the ADA 27th New Dentist Conference. If you are joining us later this weekend for networking and CE, we’re looking forward to seeing you! Don’t forget to follow the conference at #NDC2013 Dr. Chris Salierno kicked things off, welcoming the crowd and introducing national leaders. Leadership is a… Read More »
It’s finally here! The ADA 27th New Dentist Conference. Don’t forget to follow the conference at #NDC2013. You may have heard that the conference is a great place to network and that’s true—it is! If you aren’t a seasoned networker, you might want to check out these tips from Toastmasters International about how to work a room at… Read More »
We’re getting ready for this Saturday’s 11th Annual New Dentist Committee Awards Luncheon taking place at the 27th New Dentist Conference. Several of the awards honor accomplishments in mentoring. No matter where you are in the arc of your career, there is no substitute for a one-on-one mentoring relationship. If you are ready to find a mentor, here… Read More »
The New Dentist Reception is a casual gathering at Annual Session where you can connect with colleagues and meet up with old friends. The reception takes place Friday, November 1 (5:30-7 p.m.) at Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive. Originally built in the 1820s as a sugar refinery, Generations Hall is an easy walk from the convention center.… Read More »
It seems like everywhere we turn we are being urged to meditate in order to reduce stress, improve concentration and otherwise enhance awesomeness (Here’s some bullet points from the Mayo Clinic on the potential benefits of meditation.) Kelly McGonigal, Ph. D., author of The Willpower Instinct: How Self Control Works, Why it Matters, and What You Can Do… Read More »