People don't get more iconic than Dr. Lucy Hobbs. By age 28, in a time when women had not yet earned the right to vote -- and were denied admittance to dental school -- Dr. Lucy Hobbs opened her own dental office in Cincinnati, Ohio, and began treating patients. March 14, her birthdate, presents... CONTINUE READING
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
Benco Dental, the nation's largest independent distributor of oral healthcare technology and supplies, is proud to be be recognized with Great Place to Work Certification™ in 2022. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Benco... CONTINUE READING
Valentina Leonett, a D4 student at Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health is only months away from completing her course of study and continuing toward her dream of becoming a dentist. She discusses her journey since moving to the United States from Venezuela in 2013 and shares... CONTINUE READING
With every enrollment in its Benco Select rewards program, the nation's largest independently owned dental distributor will donate to help end underrepresentation of Black, Native, Indigenous and LatinX communities in dental education. Through 2022, Benco Dental is giving back with every... CONTINUE READING
In 2021, a tribute to Dr. George Grant, the first African American faculty member of Harvard University and its dental school, came in the form of a scholarship to support underrepresented minority students. This aligns with the 1867 actions of Harvard School of Dental Medicine as the first dental... CONTINUE READING
Raina Harrelson encourages prospective dental students to bypass roadblocks on their path to dentistry. The Texas A&M College of Dentistry student didn’t take the typical route to dental school, and has not let anything deter her from pursuing the dream she’s had since primary school.... CONTINUE READING
National Wear Red Day, #OurHearts movement and Generation of Smiles Magazine are among the ways Pacific Dental Services® (PDS) will raise awareness during American Heart Month in February about the link between oral health and heart health. The dental support organization is joining... CONTINUE READING
An American Dental Education Association (ADEA) report shows that Lessons in a Lunch Box guide elementary students toward dental school. Recently, a dental school applicant cited the Lessons in a Lunchbox program as an example of academic enrichment along their career path. For the program... CONTINUE READING
This year, Benco Dental is giving back with every enrollment in its Benco Select rewards program. With every enrollment or re-enrollment, the nation's largest independently owned dental distributor will donate a portion of the fees to the Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman Endowment. The Dr. Robert... CONTINUE READING