No worries about finding a seat in this faculty lounge. A notable 900 vacancies are predicted to arise in dental schools before 2020. An RDHmag.com report by Diana J. Lamoreux, RDH, BS, MEd, uncovered that in addition, half of full-time dental hygiene faculty will retire. Speaking of... CONTINUE READING
By Lisa Philp, RDH, President of Transitions Group North America [caption id="attachment_754" align="alignright" width="227"] Recently, Dentistry Today, a leading clinical news magazine for dentists, recognized Lisa Philp as an expert in her field. The publication recently honored her with a... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: Luzerne County Community College dental hygiene students in Pennsylvania recently took first place - and a mounted cuspidor trophy - at the first annual Benco Board Bowl. Shown above, first row, from left, are: Erica Beaver, Berwick; Stephanie Kimble, Charleston, Va.; Kaitlyn Raup,... CONTINUE READING
The philosophy tends to ring true in all areas of life. Two trends in dentistry illustrate the point. A career as a dental assistant was ranked No.1 by Forbes.com in a 2012 listing of the best jobs for young people in the current market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the... CONTINUE READING
Way back in 2011 (The Occupy Wall Street Era) the Chicago Dental Society surveyed more than 300 members to find out the strangest dental requests they'd ever received from patients. Less than three years later, No. 1 on the list "Can you give my dog braces?" becomes common practice. "Misaligned... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: Children's author and illustrator Carolyn Mandache created short story The Bankrupt Tooth Fairy, shown above. Global entities and blogging moms -- all doing their part to keep tiny teeth intact. [caption id="attachment_1821" align="alignright" width="300"] The Septodont donation of... CONTINUE READING
American Dental Association (ADA) researchers recently found an unexpected reason for optimism: More young adults are receiving dental care and coverage as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Yesterday's report by Donna Domino, Features Editor... CONTINUE READING
By Jill Obrochta & Heather Whitt/ Dental Enhancements Did you know? This year, OSHA Inspectors are out in full force and they’re scrutinizing dental offices more than ever. Why? Well in recent months it seems the media has targeted several dentists, nationwide, that have had “less than... CONTINUE READING
Ever missed a deadline based on over-commitment? Constantly putting in late nights at the practice because at day's end your grand plans have eluded you? Taking 10 minutes to read and digest an article by Lisa Philp from Transitions Group North America should be on what she defines as your... CONTINUE READING
Dentinal hypersensitivity, a chipped or cracked tooth, a cavity. All of these factors contribute to the statistic that more than 60% of U.S. households include tooth sensitivity sufferers. [caption id="attachment_1793" align="alignright" width="220"] Crest Sensi-Relief Whitening Plus Scope is... CONTINUE READING