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During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, the American Dental Association, ADA, offers dentists resources that can support their patients daily

Maeve Kenny • April 11, 2022

From helping dental patients understand risk factors and preventative measures, to supporting dentists in their efforts to save lives through early detection, the American Dental Association, ADA offers valuable resources during Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Statistics from organizations such as... CONTINUE READING

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Dr. Martha Somerman first woman to earn Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Dental Research from the ADA

Kristie Ceruti • October 18, 2021

When Martha Somerman, DDS, Ph.D. accepted the job as director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in 2011, as the organization's first female in that role, she described it as “tremendously exciting” to “lead an entire field of scientific research.” Ten years... CONTINUE READING

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ADA offers webinar series in support of opioid education for dentists during national #RecoveryMonth

Megan O'Donnell • September 29, 2021

A webinar series in support of opioid education for dentists is just one way the American Dental Association (ADA) helps combat the opioid crisis during September, national Recovery Month. Hosted by various speakers, webinars inform dentists on ways they can reduce opioid abuse, educate patients... CONTINUE READING

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The ADA invites dentists to help make their profession more inclusive. Sharing the best ideas in the next 10 days means a win in Vegas and in dentistry.

Kristie Ceruti • September 14, 2021

Talk about an inclusive opportunity. With their new contest called Smile Tank, the ADA invites dentists to help make their profession more inclusive and diverse. In theme with the "Shark Tank" TV show, top ideas will be pitched and winners rewarded. Dentists can enter the contest... CONTINUE READING

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Is it possible to simultaneously earn a dental degree and a Master of Public Health degree? Dr. Shalom Fialkoff answers that and more in today’s #drivingdentistryforward podcast

Kristie Ceruti • May 13, 2021

How to simultaneously earn a dental degree and a Master of Public Health degree. How to find a professional mentor in a new community. How not to waste four years of your life buying the wrong dental practice. Incisal Edge magazine 40 Under 40 honoree Dr. Shalom Fialkoff discusses dental success... CONTINUE READING

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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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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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What does Marko Vujicic predict for dentistry? Find out in today’s #DrivingDentistryForward podcast

Kristie Ceruti • December 31, 2020

Marko Vujicic presents data in the hopes of illuminating possibility and affecting positive change in dentistry. He also is not afraid to admit he's gained insight from Disney's Frozen. In his discussion with Rick Cohen on Benco Dental’s Driving Dentistry Forward podcast he shares thoughts on... CONTINUE READING

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Who Has The Power, The Followers, The Capital and The Biggest Ideas? Dentistry’s 32 Most Influential, That’s Who.

Leah K. Cohen • July 9, 2020

Incisal Edge magazine's fourth annual rundown of our profession’s heaviest hitters has never been more fraught, because the industry has never faced anything quite like this pandemic. From legislators to legends, international dentists to industry icons, Incisal Edge's 32 Most Influential... CONTINUE READING

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Have COVID-19 questions? ADA offers extensive resources, webinars for dentists

Kristie Ceruti • March 25, 2020

The American Dental Association is committed to helping the dental community navigate the unprecedented crisis of COVID-19. Their most up-to-date information regarding can be found at ADA.org/virus. On March 20, 2020, the ADA teamed with leading infection control experts from the... CONTINUE READING

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