Jixa Patel did not follow the norm when it came to pursuing her dream of becoming a dentist. She shares her journey to dental school via Texas and California, in the hope it will inspire other prospective dental students to "stick with it" and understand dental education is not "one size fits... CONTINUE READING
A young California duo, Dr. J. Alexander Somerville and Dr. Vada Watson Somerville (shown in the group photo, courtesy of the UCLA Library for Oral History Research at the Hotel Somerville groundbreaking in 1928) made a conscious choice to bring the challenges of the workday home, much like in... CONTINUE READING
For dentists wondering how highly-driven innovators embrace the future and move the profession forward, this new series will provide the questions – and the answers. This fall, Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine celebrates 10 years of recognizing brilliant achievers in dentistry, ages 40 and... CONTINUE READING
In the orthodontic world, nothing has created a bigger buzz than digital orthodontic care. Venturing into the digital world should not be taken lightly. It requires evaluation, planning and capital. CBCT technology reigns supreme and is the foundation of orthodontic excellence. In an upcoming... CONTINUE READING
Earning a degree is expensive. Total student loan debt in the U.S. today amounts to $1.52 trillion, according to Forbes. With a financial burden weighing on her shoulders, Dr. Malieka Johnson, DDS, is uncomfortably acquainted with the student loan debt struggle -- and that’s why she’s putting... CONTINUE READING
Crossing the pond Born and raised in Wimbledon, England, Upen J. Patel made the decision to move to the United States after high school. Being the very first person in his family to attend college, Dr. Patel graduated from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry... CONTINUE READING
The Center for Oral Health joined forces with the L.A. Trust to create one in California, during which hundreds of community members annually participate and enjoy free dental screenings, insurance enrollment navigation, oral health education and special guest tooth fairies. With impressive... CONTINUE READING
Recently, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced almost $500 million in new Affordable Care Act funding to assist public and private nonprofit health centers across the country to provide more primary care to their communities. The awards include approximately... CONTINUE READING
The sophisticated furnishings of Herman Miller and Nemschoff have been used in stylish, versus sterilizing, healthcare environments for five decades, elevating the human experience of care. As a new Herman Miller Healthcare dealer, Benco Dental, the nation’s largest privately-owned dental... CONTINUE READING
By Alison Majikes/Special to thedailyfloss.com Since dental benefits were cut from California's public health insurance for the poor, Emergency Department visits shot up for dental related issues. At least that's according to a study published May 4 in Health Affairs, which examined ED for... CONTINUE READING