When asked "What do you want to be when you grow up?" many respond with answers such as astronaut, President, or princess. Since age four, Dr. Sarah Palmer knew she wanted to be a dentist. As a child, the dentist terrified her, and she believed she had the ability to make it better for... CONTINUE READING
Thirteen-year-old McKenzie Laity of Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, sat down for a quick interview at the Benco Dental home office during today's Bring Your Child To Work Day. when parents host their kids at the office to expand their career horizons. Originally called Take... CONTINUE READING
The Lucy Hobbs Project empowers women in dentistry to drive change and deliver success through networking, innovation and giving back. One woman who embodies this is Margaret Fickess, RDA, CDA, M.Ed. Margaret (shown) — the recipient the 2017 Lucy Hobbs Project Innovator Award — embodies the... CONTINUE READING
Over the past five years, The Lucy Hobbs Project® has acknowledged some incredible women in dentistry. These women have persevered throughout their careers and have set the benchmark high in our industry, similar to Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor, the first American woman to earn a doctorate in... CONTINUE READING
Three Days, Four Panels, One Amazing Event On May 30, 2018 at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi in Chelsea (shown above), the heart of New York City’s art world, join attendees and 40 Under 40 honorees for Incisal Edge’s Next Gen Summit, featuring Forbes Chief Content Officer Randall Lane as keynote... CONTINUE READING
Why do standard computer monitors make most people uncomfortable? When looking at a computer monitor, two aspects affect view: the user's eye height from the seated position, and distance from the monitor. A standard monitor offers limited adjustability. While a user is seated at a standard desk,... CONTINUE READING
One hands-free suction device offers the dental world a fresh approach in 2018. Kulzer's Ivory ReLeaf (shown), an innovative, hands-free HVE suction device presents a convenient connection to existing dental vacuum systems. Curious as to how it works? See how quickly Ivory ReLeaf can empty a... CONTINUE READING
One year ago this month, Dr. Emily Ishkanian took the stage at Loews Philadelphia Hotel as one of the six inspirational women honored by the Lucy Hobbs Project in 2017 as the recipient of the Project's Mentor Award. The Henderson, Nevada-based dentist demonstrated commitment to education early,... CONTINUE READING
Thirty-seven-year-old Dr. Sam Shin of Glenview, Illinois, shares about his office, DentiStar, and it’s uniquely inspiring philosophy. [caption id="attachment_36138" align="alignleft" width="375"] Dr. Sam Shin and his family, courtesy of DentiStar.[/caption] “As a dentist, and through... CONTINUE READING
Dr. Irene Marron-Tarrazzi was one of the half-dozen outstanding women who took home a 2017 Lucy Hobbs Project Award after the Project's 5th Anniversary Celebration in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The American Dental Association Vice President embodies the fighting spirit and community devotion that... CONTINUE READING