In less than six weeks, six women will be selected to receive the Sixth Annual Lucy Hobbs Project Awards. These awards, named in tribute to Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor - the first American woman to earn a degree in dentistry - recognize outstanding women in the profession. There's still time to nominate... CONTINUE READING
April delivers a reminder to commit to prevention and self-care: Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Here's something to be aware of: oral cancer is the sixth deadliest cancer in the world. The treatment of oral cancer often produces major changes in speech, chewing, swallowing and oral health, which in... CONTINUE READING
Oral cancer kills one American every hour and 60,000 individuals are diagnosed annually. Patients often times endure mouth reconstruction, loss of all or part of their tongues, palate, or mandible. They cannot chew gum again, let alone blow a bubble. Oral Cancer Awareness month is just a few days... CONTINUE READING
Dr. Joseph G. Landry II of Seville, Ohio spends his days caring for patients' oral health at his practice, Landry Family Dentistry, but dentistry is only one of his many passions. The Ohio State University grad's longtime love of the outdoors stemmed from growing up fishing, hiking, and playing... CONTINUE READING
Many of his patients might be surprised to learn Dr. Mark Broomhead graduated from University of Illinois with a finance degree. For two years, he worked as an investment banker. “It was just a job, it wasn’t a career,” says the Chicago native. That’s when he started down the path where he... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_35988" align="alignleft" width="150"] Dr. Courtney Lavigne[/caption] A resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Lavigne owns her own practice, Courtney Lavigne Dentistry, in Wayland, Massachusetts where she focuses her practice on complex restorative and cosmetic... CONTINUE READING
Every smile counts, and so does every donation. Today – Thursday, February 22 – is the second annual Every Smile Counts Day. This means that today only, dental supply manufacturer companies will donate a portion of their sales to Dental Lifeline Network. Dental distributors and manufacturers... CONTINUE READING
Find out if you’re board ready without spending money on an expensive comprehensive board review. A fun and educational five-star event can help. It’s Hygienic by Board Games, LLC offers free events for students and schools, during which multi-round games pose board-themed questions to senior... CONTINUE READING
Virginia resident Dr. Andy Janiga (above, center) loved baseball long before he even met dentistry. As early as age two or three he first picked up a bat and threw the ball around with his dad. He demonstrated a natural ability for athletics and spent his childhood playing sports with his younger... CONTINUE READING