BY ALISON MAJIKES/ Special to theDailyFloss.com Many young people today may be dreaming of becoming a dentist or hygienist when they grow up, but in reality, going to school for a career in the dental field can be a bit pricey, making that dream unattainable for some. Lucky for the future... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_1459" align="alignright" width="139"] Eric S. Solomon, DDS, MA, presents one of three Continuing Education courses at the Lucy Hobbs Project Annual Celebration Honoring Exemplary Women in the Dental Community, to be held at the Omni Championsgate in Orlando, Fla., June... CONTINUE READING
Midway through Round 2 of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs seems a suitable time to reflect upon the unsung NHL hero -- official team dentist. DrBicuspid.com does just that in an interview with Donald L. Goudy Jr., DDS, longtime fan and official dentist for the NHL's San Jose Sharks. Dr.... CONTINUE READING
Caption: A diner at YNot Pizza in Virgina, who supports the Hampton Road 5K VisionWalk and Foundation Fighting Blindness, wears a simulation mask of either macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa when eating her meal. When Virginia patrons stop by YNot Pizza April 8, they will support... CONTINUE READING
Got a growing pile of performance reviews awaiting your attention? Before you get started, take a few tips from Roger P. Levin, DDS. In a column on DrBicuspid.com, the chairman and CEO of practice management consulting firm Levin Group, shares suggestions that can make the... CONTINUE READING
Townie Meeting, April 23 to 26 -- at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas -- should be on your CE itinerary. The 11th annual dental extravaganza, which includes followers of the online dental community, Dentaltown.com, promises "top-notch education, fabulous entertainment and engaging... CONTINUE READING
In the customer service big picture, an inexpensive and vital aspect is gratitude. DrBicuspid.com offers dos and don'ts on this topic in a recent article by Roger P. Levin, DDS. Every encounter with a patient presents an opportunity to strengthen the patient-practice relationship. Levin... CONTINUE READING
One young woman who overcame tremendous odds to go from "homeless to Harvard" will share a decision that inspired her journey at the 2nd annual celebration named to honor a young woman whose decision paved the path for women in dentistry. Liz Murray: meet the legacy of Lucy Hobbs. Murray, 29, now... CONTINUE READING
"There is a lot of opportunity out there, doc. You don't have to sit in an oversaturated area spinning your wheels trying to figure out how you're going to get your next new patient. Take a look at demographics in your own state or states around you. Figure out where the underserved live." Words of... CONTINUE READING
[caption id="attachment_361" align="alignright" width="300"] Dr. Albert Fuzailof infuses humor into his practice with his original comic strips.[/caption] Co-author of "Painless Dentistry and Other Savage Tales," Dr. Albert Fuzailof, DDS, of Flushing, NY, once told DentistryIQ that his aim “was... CONTINUE READING
