"Barrier breaker." In 2019, The Washington Post aptly described the first woman and first African American to serve as president of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Joan Bluitt Foster, 1938 - 2019 (Photo courtesy The Island Funeral Home) Dr. Juliann Bluitt Foster "served as a role model...... CONTINUE READING
Virtual information booths and exhibits. On Demand courses. Virtual alumni receptions at Tufts (tonight!).Dentalpalooza?!OK, that last one's actually a Save the Date for Yankee's first-ever outdoor event on June 4. Still, there's no doubt visitors to the Yankee Dental Congress Virtual 2021 website... CONTINUE READING
Earlier this season, NFL Head Coach Sean McDermott credited Stefon Diggs with bringing "energy" to the Buffalo Bills offense and "a lot of intangibles" to the team. Diggs was caught on camera during a frustrating loss to Kansas City in Week 6, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques,... 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
In recent research published by Harvard Medical School, it was found that the practice of regularly writing down the things one is grateful for led to an increase in overall happiness. Dr. Robert A. Emmons of the University of California, Davis, and Dr. Michael E. McCullough of the... CONTINUE READING
Hint: Each of the 79 presenters are hand-selected by Dr. Michael Cohen, and it's the preeminent event for dentists across the globe. Seattle Study Club members everywhere save the date the moment event details are confirmed. But for anyone new to the dental scene, the SSC Symposium annually... CONTINUE READING
Stepping outside the familiar. Fine-tuning clinical skills. Placing the needs of others above their own. Student-run mission trips at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry provide these opportunities and countless other life-changing moments for energetic young professionals. Funding... CONTINUE READING
As a dentist, making patients feel comfortable and safe at your practice is crucial. While the furniture you select can reflect the vibe of a home, it should not be a residential grade dining room chair. Commercial grade furniture provides durability and cleanability that is designed... CONTINUE READING
Incisal Edge magazine’s 8th annual design competition is seeking award-worthy workflows and awe-inspiring dental practices. For more than seven years, Incisal Edge, the leading magazine for dental professionals, has been paying tribute to the finest examples of architecture, interior design... CONTINUE READING