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Dentistry remembers the first female ADA VP Dr. Bettie McKaig as we celebrate WomensHistoryMonth

Kristie Ceruti • March 24, 2021

Last year, with the passing of Dr. Bettie R. McKaig, the first female vice president of the American Dental Association on February 3, dentistry lost one of its vibrant leaders. Her momentous firsts for women in the profession on international, national and regional levels offer even more... CONTINUE READING

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How the 1st female dentist in the U.S. Army survived the 1906 California ‘Exodus’ #womenshistorymonth

dentalhistory • March 11, 2021

Leonie von Meusebach–Zesch survived the horrors of the 1906 San Franscisco earthquake, set up her dental practice in the Presidio Army base during the aftermath and tended refugees in the makeshift camp. She became the first (and only) female dentist in the U.S. Army until 1951. To begin... CONTINUE READING

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Arguments for equality in dentistry and in life #tbt #WomensEqualityDay

dentalhistory • March 5, 2021

The blog is part of a series paying tribute to pioneers in dentistry. Celebrate changemaking women in dentistry at the 7th annual Lucy Hobbs Project Celebration, set for October 3-5 at The Blackstone in Chicago. Register... CONTINUE READING

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Meet history-making dentist Dr. Danielle G. Gill as we celebrate WomensHistoryMonth

Kristie Ceruti • March 3, 2021

In 1981, U.S. Congress initiated the first Women's History Week beginning March 7 of the following year. That led to Women's History Month in 1987, and according to womenshistorymonth.gov, in 1995 U.S. presidents began annually designating the month of March as a celebration of the contributions... CONTINUE READING

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Tribute to Gertrude E. Curtis, one of the first African-American female dentists

dentalhistory • February 1, 2021

To celebrate Black History Month, let's shine a spotlight on this unsung groundbreaking woman. Biographical information was in short supply, but The New York Age, an African-American newspaper, featured Dr. Gertrude E. Curtis prominently in its society pages. [caption id="attachment_37621"... CONTINUE READING

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Dr. Juliann Bluitt Foster charted course for change.

Kristie Ceruti • January 31, 2021

"Barrier breaker." In 2019, The Washington Post aptly described the first woman and first African American to serve as president of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Joan Bluitt Foster, 1938 - 2019 (Photo courtesy The Island Funeral Home) Dr. Juliann Bluitt Foster "served as a role model...... CONTINUE READING

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Ruby slippers not required. Progressive women who made history in Kansas. #gratiTuesday

dentalhistory • January 19, 2021

Tuesday afternoon trivia: Name two game-changing women who made history in Lawrence, Kansas. You're on your game if you guessed Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor, the first woman to earn a dental degree in the U.S., or Flora E. Richardson Coleman, the first woman to complete the curriculum and graduate from... CONTINUE READING

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Headed to Northeastern PA? This small Dental Museum packs a punch.

dentalhistory • January 13, 2021

America's largest privately-owned dental distributor has a surprise in store for all who visit its home office situated in the rolling hills of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Neatly tucked amidst the Benco Dental CenterPoint East distribution center and office complex: a fine dental museum. The... CONTINUE READING

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Happy 185th birthday to a dental overachiever! @TheLucyHobbsProject

Kristie Ceruti • December 23, 2020

Each year, Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine honors America's best young dentists under the age of 40 for their work in and out of the operatory. Whether they’re renowned for medical innovations, volunteer work and philanthropy or a commitment to outstanding patient care, these 40... CONTINUE READING

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Find out how a two-line newspaper ad changed Michelle Lee’s career direction in today’s #DrivingDentistryForward podcast

Kristie Ceruti • November 5, 2020

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

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