To round off the March celebration that is National Women’s History Month, Benco Dental will host a Women in Dentistry webinar panel. Presented in conjunction with The Lucy Hobbs Project, the live panel discussion will feature three women - each in a different phase of their dental... CONTINUE READING
While the coronavirus pandemic rages on, choosing the proper mask can feel like an overwhelming decision. Face masks, often referred to as surgical masks or procedure masks, are one form of Personal Protective Equipment necessary for the fight against COVID-19. Food and Drug Administration-cleared... CONTINUE READING
Dentistry, like every profession, could never move forward without all types of action takers: mentors, icons, innovators, humanitarians, clinical experts, women to watch, trailblazers. On #InternationalWomensDay, consider this collection of wisdom from a handful of award-winning women in... CONTINUE READING
Where would we be without the incredible dental assistants in our life? For all they do to enhance patient satisfaction and strengthen the dental practice (and a million other reasons), it seems fitting to celebrate them yearound. Get started during #DentalAssistantRecognitionWeekWhy not plan... CONTINUE READING
The blog is part of a series paying tribute to pioneers in dentistry. Celebrate changemaking women in dentistry at the 7th annual Lucy Hobbs Project Celebration, set for October 3-5 at The Blackstone in Chicago. I am writing this post on August 26, #WomensEqualityDay. It's the 99th anniversary... CONTINUE READING
Technological innovation has significantly evolved in the healthcare space over the past two decades. Now, while this sure has been a major achievement, no innovation truly comes without accompanied perils. And in this case, the associated risk is cybersecurity threats. Only a year ago,... CONTINUE READING
In 1981, U.S. Congress initiated the first Women's History Week beginning March 7 of the following year. That led to Women's History Month in 1987, and according to womenshistorymonth.gov, in 1995 U.S. presidents began annually designating the month of March as a celebration of the contributions... CONTINUE READING
Think about this statistic: in 1900, Americans consumed 90 pounds of sugar per year. By 2008, that number had doubled to 180 pounds per year. The US ranks as having the highest average daily sugar consumption per person. What has happened to our eating habits since 1900? Hop in the Wayback... CONTINUE READING
A large, heavy glass dispenser, filled with dental floss, is featured at the Benco Dental museum in Northeast Pennsylvania. This "Champion" dental floss dispenser (shown), from Johnson & Johnson, circa early 1900s, is much different from the lightweight, small floss dispensers we use... CONTINUE READING
The protection of health records must be given utmost importance. Medical professionals greatly rely on having access to health records when providing medical care, but when there is a breach of security, problems arise. Aside from potentially granting public access to the data, sensitive... CONTINUE READING