Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with an intellectual and developmental disability (ID/DD). Until recently, dentists have not been properly equipped to treat ID/DD patients. With a push from the National Council on Disability (NCD), all dental schools in... CONTINUE READING
Free dental student program, Benco Select Student, provides its members with a new approach to CDCA ADEX online test prep. Benco Select, dentistry's premier customer rewards program, is expanding to help students successfully prepare for some of their biggest hurdles while approaching... CONTINUE READING
On a daily basis, dentists and other care providers aim to make their offices comfortable and welcoming to all patients. In many cases, that involves incorporating helpful information shared by the Americans with Disabilities Act. What better time than March, during Developmental Disabilities... CONTINUE READING
An upcoming virtual workshop will present a five-step introduction to detect oral cancer at the dental practice. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and an ideal time to gain new insight to offer dental patients simple soft tissue biopsies. Register today for this two CE credit workshop on April... CONTINUE READING
Sometimes one positive comment can change a person's perspective. Like hearing from a dental student that dentistry is an achievable goal, In an IncisalEdgeMagazine.com feature published today, 10 dental student influencers talk with Leah Cohen about how -- and why -- they use social media to... CONTINUE READING
Before the days of retraction cord, polyethers and polyvinyl siloxanes — and way, way before the days of CAD/CAM systems — the preferred technique for taking crown and bridge impressions was copper bands and compound. The Bakelite box here — the proverbial Forrest Gump–style box of... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz / Benco Dental Social Media Intern One factor that did not contribute to the fall of the Roman Empire: gum disease. At least that's what we might infer from a study of skulls at the Natural History Museum led by a King’s College London periodontist. Experts say... CONTINUE READING
Due to my advanced age and my semi-retired state, I am not that up to date on what’s happening lately in dentistry and/or dental distribution; however, I do believe, I am well versed on the history of both. And with that thought in mind, I ask you young and eager readers - - -... CONTINUE READING
First mass vaccination sites to receive donations are Detroit Lions’ Ford Field, Pittsburgh Steelers’ Heinz Field. Gloves, sanitizer, pumps, masks, shields, and wipes are among donations supporting mass vaccination sites at multiple NFL stadiums. Today, the National Association of... CONTINUE READING
Last year, with the passing of Dr. Bettie R. McKaig, the first female vice president of the American Dental Association on February 3, dentistry lost one of its vibrant leaders. Her momentous firsts for women in the profession on international, national and regional levels offer even more... CONTINUE READING