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Incisal Edge Design Competition for dental practices accepting nominations

Kristie Ceruti • August 12, 2021

Incisal Edge dental magazine offers an opportunity for national recognition for architects, interior designers, and dentists: its 9th annual Design Competition. Award-winning offices across the U.S. will be selected in three categories: New Construction, Repurposed and Specialty practices. ... CONTINUE READING

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Providing dental care to survivors of childhood sexual abuse

Leah K. Cohen • August 10, 2021

For many adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, long-term effects can negatively impact daily life. Feelings of guilt, shame, and depression present challenges to everyday activities - including a visit to the dentist. Dental patients may not feel comfortable disclosing past trauma, but... CONTINUE READING

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Texas dentist Dr. Parihan Tamkin changes narrative with interior design at Smile Bar Dallas

Kristie Ceruti • August 6, 2021

Dr. Parihan Tamkin uses interior design and incredible aesthetic at Smile Bar Dallas to change the narrative. For any Texas patient who doesn't enjoy dental visits, Dr. Parihan Tamkin uses interior design and incredible aesthetic at Smile Bar Dallas to change the narrative. Between the red... CONTINUE READING

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What dentists can learn from Olympian Simone Biles

Dr. Yvette Carrillo • August 5, 2021

A spotlight on mental health in dentistry Simone Biles bowed out of the 2021 Olympics citing a phenomenon known as the “twisties.” Simply put, twisties occur when the body and brain lose spatial orientation when attempting a move, or in the middle of a move. This is extremely dangerous,... CONTINUE READING

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Nothing says love like a scanning electron microscope — at least according to Dr. Rella Christensen. Hear more from this Lucy Hobbs Project Industry Icon at today’s Driving Dentistry Forward podcast.

Kristie Ceruti • July 22, 2021

According to Dr. Rella Christensen at the Driving Dentistry Forward podcast, restorative materials may be on the horizon that will "allow you to have all your bad habits and still control dental caries?” At least that's her hope. The recipient of the Lucy Hobbs Project Industry Icon award shares... CONTINUE READING

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Dental Student Spotlight: YouTube creator Tyler Brown aims to inspire people through action

Megan O'Donnell • July 12, 2021

Tyler Brown, (most recently Dr. Tyler Brown) co-creator of the YouTube channel vlog series FutureDDS and dental student at Tufts School of Dental Medicine, aims to inspire through action. While investing his best self to the pursuit of dental education, he supports other aspiring dentists on their... CONTINUE READING

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Incisal Edge magazine announces recipients of its signature ‘40 Under 40’ award for young dentists

Kristie Ceruti • July 9, 2021

For an 11th consecutive year, Incisal Edge dental magazine recognizes brilliant achievers, ages 40 and under, with its signature award. Among this year’s Incisal Edge “40 Under 40” honorees, announced today, are 46 women and 40 men from 30 states. The magazine, published by Benco Dental... CONTINUE READING

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What’s the most selfless move an employer can make? In this Driving Dentistry Forward podcast, Stephenie Goddard shares 3 ways to develop leaders within your business.

Kristie Ceruti • July 8, 2021

Stephenie Goddard, MS, guides the next generation of leaders in the dental community through her role as Chief Experience Officer at Glidewell Dental in Newport Beach, California. Recently honored with The Lucy Hobbs Project Mentor Award, Goddard shares one selfless move an employer can make... CONTINUE READING

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Which dental protocols added during the pandemic will continue in the future? 720 dentists and office managers respond in first State of Dentistry Report

Kristie Ceruti • July 6, 2021

Patient acquisition and retention, Covid-19 impact, and staffing challenges at dental practices are among topics of a survey fielded by Benco Dental, Glidewell, Midmark Corporation and Young Innovations. The inaugural State of Dentistry Report, just released, analyzes compelling survey... CONTINUE READING

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Dental Student Spotlight: Shreya Sood tells international students to be resilient and gain experience

Kristie Ceruti • June 28, 2021

Shreya Sood, who recently earned her dental degree at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine started working in the dental field in 2010 in India. Today she offers insight gained from personal experience to guide international students applying to dental school: "Don't give up, we aren’t... CONTINUE READING

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