Comparing brush strokes to train wheels, generating a bubble factory, weaving a good story -- all techniques parents can use to teach children to brush teeth properly, according to Colleen Seto at canadianliving.com. "Just like taking baths and eating veggies, brushing their teeth can be an... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION:Larry Cohen, Chairman and Chief Customer Advocate at Benco Dental, is presented with the Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service by Major Rick Coslett, D.M.D. on behalf of the Department of the Army July 31 at the Pittston, Pennsylvania home office of Benco Dental. U.S.... CONTINUE READING
No worries about finding a seat in this faculty lounge. A notable 900 vacancies are predicted to arise in dental schools before 2020. An RDHmag.com report by Diana J. Lamoreux, RDH, BS, MEd, uncovered that in addition, half of full-time dental hygiene faculty will retire. Speaking of... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: Luzerne County Community College dental hygiene students in Pennsylvania recently took first place - and a mounted cuspidor trophy - at the first annual Benco Board Bowl. Shown above, first row, from left, are: Erica Beaver, Berwick; Stephanie Kimble, Charleston, Va.; Kaitlyn Raup,... CONTINUE READING
The philosophy tends to ring true in all areas of life. Two trends in dentistry illustrate the point. A career as a dental assistant was ranked No.1 by Forbes.com in a 2012 listing of the best jobs for young people in the current market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the... CONTINUE READING
Way back in 2011 (The Occupy Wall Street Era) the Chicago Dental Society surveyed more than 300 members to find out the strangest dental requests they'd ever received from patients. Less than three years later, No. 1 on the list "Can you give my dog braces?" becomes common practice. "Misaligned... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: Children's author and illustrator Carolyn Mandache created short story The Bankrupt Tooth Fairy, shown above. Global entities and blogging moms -- all doing their part to keep tiny teeth intact. [caption id="attachment_1821" align="alignright" width="300"] The Septodont donation of... CONTINUE READING
American Dental Association (ADA) researchers recently found an unexpected reason for optimism: More young adults are receiving dental care and coverage as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Yesterday's report by Donna Domino, Features Editor... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: (Courtesy Ebony.com) This Ebony magazine photo offers a glimpse at NYC dentist and philanthropist Dr. Lee Gause with a Takashi Murakami print. For a limited time, you can own a piece of work from this masterful artist and support Dr. Gause's charitable dental efforts at the same... CONTINUE READING
CAPTION: Benco Dental Managing Partner Chuck Cohen presents the CenterPoint Design team's "peaceful demonstration" for the United Way Food Drive. In Northeast Pennsylvania, for the past 23 years, the Workplace Council (through the United Way of Wyoming Valley) has organized a Christmas in July... CONTINUE READING