For Dr. Blake Warner, conducting gene therapy and research he thought only possible in sci-fi movies solidified his career choice.Being able to integrate dentistry with medicine on the front lines is one "spark" that fuels this dentist-scientist. Today, Dr. Warner dedicates his considerable... CONTINUE READING
Though Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor was not alive 100+ years ago to witness American women win full voting rights with the ratification of the 19th Amendment, she definitely forged a path to equality for her gender. By the time she had turned 28 (on her birthday, March 14, 1861) Dr.... CONTINUE READING
Leonie von Meusebach–Zesch survived the horrors of the 1906 San Franscisco earthquake, set up her dental practice in the Presidio Army base during the aftermath and tended refugees in the makeshift camp. She became the first (and only) female dentist in the U.S. Army until 1951. To begin... CONTINUE READING
In 2020, Dr. Andrew D. Lyons II and his partner in business and life, Dr. Joya Lyons, earned recognition from two national magazines, and successfully rebranded their independent dental practice in the midst of a pandemic. Then, the Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 honorees and Dentaltown’s first cover... 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. Register... CONTINUE READING
Starting a dental practice from scratch is not for everyone. Dr. Dimple Desai, however, shifted successfully from associate to independent dental practitioner in the competitive market of Orange County, California.For a young dentist wondering if it's time to venture out on their own, this... CONTINUE READING
There's nothing wrong with outsourcing. But, the Chief Operating Officer of one of the largest privately held dental laboratories on earth doesn't see it as the * only * workable model for general dentists. "We at Glidewell don’t believe in outsourcing; it doesn’t work with our model.... CONTINUE READING
Tuesday afternoon trivia: Name two game-changing women who made history in Lawrence, Kansas. You're on your game if you guessed Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor, the first woman to earn a dental degree in the U.S., or Flora E. Richardson Coleman, the first woman to complete the curriculum and graduate from... CONTINUE READING
In one year, Dr. Richard Kim, DMD, MHCM, FICD, MS, earned recognition for contributions in two areas of oral healthcare: an induction as a Fellow for the Pierre Fauchard Academy and an honor as one of the Top 100 World Doctors. Dr. Richard Kim is shown above, among the Class of 2021 World's... CONTINUE READING
Every day, 76,000 lobbyists present issues to the legislative branch of the U.S. government on behalf of public interest, business, equality and justice. How do dentists insure that their voices stand out among the chatter? Mike Graham answers that question in his discussion with Chuck Cohen... CONTINUE READING
