At 19, Staci Chell envisioned herself as a child educator, but an opportunity at a dental practice shifted her course. Later as a dental assistant, hands-on training in a hospital residency dental program opened her eyes to unique aspects of her role. Today, she advises patients at West Village... CONTINUE READING
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
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Sixty-three years after Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor (shown, below left) became the first woman in the United States to earn a degree in dentistry, another revolutionary arrived on the... CONTINUE READING
Though in 1950 she had never taught a class, except Sunday school, Massachusetts native Dr. Esther Wilkins was willing to venture to the Pacific Northwest and lead the first eight students enrolled in the dental hygiene program in Washington. [caption id="attachment_3955" align="alignright"... CONTINUE READING