THIS TIME OF YEAR, DR. PETER MUTCH MOVES FROM MOLAR ROOTS TO BLUE-SPRUCE ROOTS AT HIS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM. “I’ve been thinking.” Dr. Pete Mutch jokes that when he utters this phrase, his wife of 39 years prepares for an adventure. “Nan says they are the worst three words that come out of... 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
Frank Lafata had the rest of his life planned. As an undergraduate student working toward a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene at Detroit Mercy Dental, Lafata (shown above with one of his favorite dentists Dr. Meri) was ready to storm the world and pursue his dream of becoming an... CONTINUE READING
Nation’s largest family-owned dental distribution company announces first acquisition in 2019 Benco Dental, the nation’s largest family-owned dental distributor in the United States, today announces plans to acquire Connecticut-based Dart Dental Supply (shown) on April 29, 2019. This is... CONTINUE READING
Dentistry is just as much art as it is science, and Michael Paquette’s career began on the aesthetic side of the ledger, when he worked as a draftsman designing dental offices at only 17 years old. After earning his undergraduate degree from Michigan’s Ferris State University, he shifted to... CONTINUE READING
A recurrence of her cancer made Pennsylvania dentist Dr. Caroline Hsu determined to bounce back -- big. When she told her Benco Territory Representative, Jason Sturm, that one of her goals post-chemo was to complete a grueling Half Ironman, his response was swift and succinct: When do we start? In... CONTINUE READING
Dr. Howard Farran, dentist, dental CE speaker, Founder & CEO of Dentaltown.com, spends a Saturday morning with members of the team at the nation's largest privately owned dental distribution company -- Benco Dental. Meet Benco's Director of Dental Coaching, Kay Huff, and... CONTINUE READING
Forty-one years ago, fresh out of Temple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Dr. David Hamilton and wife Marlene brought their brand of dentistry – treating every patient like family – to Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Two offices and 3,800 square feet later, he and his partner... CONTINUE READING
Standing ovations. Inspirational messages. Crayons and bubble gum. In the city of Philadelphia last week, crowds gathered to witness outstanding talents celebrate their day sun. Two miles from another stage, where The National Football League hosted its annual draft -- teams selecting their... CONTINUE READING
Jorge Rodriguez spends the better part of his day in the world of dentistry. As a Territory Representative for Benco Dental in the Rocky Mountain Region and former Service tech in that same area, he puts his background in dental equipment to good use. Jorge, 34, who graduated... CONTINUE READING