For a 17-year-old raised in a traditional family where generations of women focused solely on home and family, a career in dentistry seemed like a remote destination, with no clear roadmap. Dimple Desai remained undeterred, and today she is a leader in her profession. How did she reach her... 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
In his early days as a periodontist, it took Dr. Michael Cohen a few years to convince his dental colleagues that they needed to utilize their greatest resource: "each other". In 1987, though, when he invited a patient to be interviewed at a study club meeting the "electrons were flying."... CONTINUE READING
What do you want from your dental practice? Take a moment and answer that question. Seriously, stop reading for three to five minutes and ask yourself, “What do I want for my team, for my patients, for my family, for me? What does it look like, what will it feel like when I actually get... CONTINUE READING
Obtaining N95 masks, filtration systems, and gowns in a post-COVID world is difficult; easing the minds of anxious patients adds a layer of concern equally vital to the current must-do list.With COVID-19 cases spiking, patients are rightfully concerned about leaving the safety of their own home -... 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
As leader of the world's source for dental safety, Michelle Lee dedicates her talents to one mission: ensuring that "every dental visit is a safe visit." The Executive Director of the Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) draws from more than 30 years of experience in the dental... 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
If you've ever used a patient portal to make an appointment with your physician or request a prescription refill, you've got Mike Cataldo to thank. Long before the CEO of Convergent introduced the pain-free possibilities of Solea laser to the dental community, his idea to connect doctors with... CONTINUE READING