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Benco gives back through Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Scholarship created with United Negro College Fund, Dental Trade Alliance Foundation

thedailyfloss • February 28, 2022

With every enrollment in its Benco Select rewards program, the nation's largest independently owned dental distributor will donate to help end underrepresentation of Black, Native, Indigenous and LatinX communities in dental education. Through 2022, Benco Dental is giving back with every... CONTINUE READING

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Dental Student to Watch: Raina Harrelson tells 4K social media followers and dental school hopefuls how to bypass roadblocks on their paths

Abby Rush • February 17, 2022

Raina Harrelson encourages prospective dental students to bypass roadblocks on their path to dentistry. The Texas A&M College of Dentistry student didn’t take the typical route to dental school, and has not let anything deter her from pursuing the dream she’s had since primary school.... CONTINUE READING

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4 ways Pacific Dental Services recognizes American Heart Month

thedailyfloss • February 16, 2022

National Wear Red Day, #OurHearts movement and Generation of Smiles Magazine are among the ways Pacific Dental Services® (PDS) will raise awareness during American Heart Month in February about the link between oral health and heart health. The dental support organization is joining... CONTINUE READING

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Do Lessons in a Lunch Box guide elementary students toward dental school? Yes. An ADEA report shows Dr. Winifred J. Booker’s plan works.

Kristie Ceruti • February 15, 2022

An American Dental Education Association (ADEA) report shows that Lessons in a Lunch Box guide elementary students toward dental school. Recently, a dental school applicant cited the Lessons in a Lunchbox program as an example of academic enrichment along their career path. For the program... CONTINUE READING

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Think you heart your furry friends? Find out how 5 dentists show their pets love.

Maeve Kenny • February 14, 2022

To celebrate Valentine's Day and Pet Dental Health Month, a few dentists describe how they show their pets love. From fluffy poodle mixes and energetic Boston terriers to comforting orange cats, Valentine's Day is a time for everyone to show their pets a little extra love. Dentists are no... CONTINUE READING

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Benco gives back through Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Endowment for dental students

Abby Rush • February 8, 2022

This year, Benco Dental is giving back with every enrollment in its Benco Select rewards program. With every enrollment or re-enrollment, the nation's largest independently owned dental distributor will donate a portion of the fees to the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Endowment. The Dr. Robert... CONTINUE READING

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Don’t think it’s possible to engage kids without screens? This Utah dentist disagrees. #IE40under40

Maeve Kenny • February 7, 2022

Anyone who doesn't think it's possible to engage with kids without screens has never visited the Utah pediatric dental practice of Dr. Tyler Hanks. His 3700-square-foot office was designed to reduce the anxiety of going to the dentist, which can be extreme for many kids. But instead of using games... CONTINUE READING

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Benco Dental acquires Wisconsin-based Popp Dental Supply, LLC

thedailyfloss • February 4, 2022

Benco Dental acquires Popp Dental Supply, LLC Dental. Today, the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, Benco Dental announced the acquisition of Popp Dental Supply, LLC. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Popp Dental Supply was represented in this... CONTINUE READING

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Dr. Sharel Sly uplifts Black women in dentistry with a professional network that’s 3,300+ Sistahs in Dentistry strong

Leah K. Cohen • February 1, 2022

Noticing a void in the dental community and "no true space for Black women in dentistry to have an outlet," Dr. Sharel Sly created Sistahs in Dentistry. In 2017, the Houston dentist found a way to identify and centralize Black women in dentistry who share unique experiences in the profession.... CONTINUE READING

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Louisiana dentist and cancer survivor shares how a leap of faith helped his practice thrive post-pandemic

Kristie Ceruti •

When faced with uncertainty, Louisiana dentist Dr. F. Joseph Ferrara always chooses the leap of faith. At defining moments in his career and life, that leap-of-faith philosophy has never failed him. Dr. Ferrara explains how it launched his career in dentistry, convinced him he’d beat cancer... CONTINUE READING

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