Whitney Lynn, ready to complete her spring semester at New York University College of Dentistry, says it's important to build a solid support system as a first-year dental student to help when doubts arise. Like other dental students, the Connecticut resident always knew she wanted to be involved... CONTINUE READING
Looking for a new podcast to tune into on your commute to the dental practice? Dentists can find out their real competitor from revenue analyst Kristen Jordan in the Dental Marketing Secrets Podcast. (Hint: it’s NOT the dentist down the road!) Hosted by Mark Thackeray, the 40-minute episode... CONTINUE READING
Kyle Mow, currently a DMD Candidate at Midwestern University in Arizona, took a detour on his way to dental school, but when he finally arrived, he felt more prepared than his classmates. After his undergraduate years at the University of California, Irvine, Mow felt that his grades were not... CONTINUE READING
This past year, the Benco Family Foundation has found a focus beyond product donations. Recognizing the severe underrepresentation of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) in dentistry, the Benco Family Foundation teamed up with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and the Dental Trade... CONTINUE READING
When Youstina Youssef was only nine months old, she and her mother Gehan Elsousi left Cairo, Egypt, for the United States. When mother and daughter arrived at across the world at JFK airport, Youssef’s father was not there to greet them, and he never arrived. Her mother was alone with a young... CONTINUE READING
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
With what seems a majority of Americans wearing one mask to avoid COVID-19 exposure, public health experts now call for two masks. Upon discovery of new, highly transmissible coronavirus variants, one cloth mask will no longer cut it, according to a recent story in The Washington Post by Fenit... CONTINUE READING
In a year filled with coronavirus, wildfires, a major presidential election, a second strain of coronavirus, and a boatload of other problems, dentistry’s standout moments may have gone unnoticed. Throughout the year, the industry has found its place in pop culture more than once. Let’s... CONTINUE READING
Celebrate Dental Health Month with Free ADA Resources. Like most this year, the American Dental Association is already looking towards 2021. In preparation for February’s National Children’s Dental Health Month, the ADA has assembled free resources to help celebrate and educate. This... CONTINUE READING