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Celebrate the Dental Assistants in your life during Dental Assistants Recognition Week!

Abby Rush • March 7, 2022

In the dental profession, it takes a team effort to make the experience for dental patients a positive one. Multi-talented Dental Assistants make vital contributions to teams all around the country. This week, March 6 to 12, recognizes the incredible work they do every day. The 2022 theme chosen... CONTINUE READING

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Benco Dental Earns 2022 Great Place to Work Certification™

thedailyfloss • March 4, 2022

Benco Dental, the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, is proud to be be recognized with Great Place to Work Certification™ in 2022. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Benco... CONTINUE READING

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Venezuelan D4 student shares her dental school experience in the U.S.

Abby Rush • March 3, 2022

Valentina Leonett, a D4 student at Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is only months away from completing her course of study and continuing toward her dream of becoming a dentist. She discusses her journey since moving to the United States from Venezuela in 2013 and shares... CONTINUE READING

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Lucy Hobbs Project honorees Dr. Deborah George and Dr. Nicole McGrath-Barnes dedicate themselves to their careers and communities for a better tomorrow

Abby Rush • March 1, 2022

As two successful women in dentistry, Dr. Deborah George, BSN, DDS and Dr. Nicole McGrath-Barnes, DDS, FACD continue to trailblaze the way for young women of color to close the diversity gap in dental medicine. A dedication to their careers and communities has helped thousands gain access to... CONTINUE READING

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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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