A "Sports-Center" life Dr. Betsy Carmack has been recognized as one of America's Best Young Dentists, the 2019 Incisal Edge 40 Under 40 honorees. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her accomplishments. She and her husband Dr. Tyler Carmack run four dental offices in... 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
Carestream Dental is offering dentists near and far two opportunities to attend an RSVP-only informational course, one on Wednesday, December 12 in Costa Mesa, California and the other Friday, Dec. 14 in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. This practical course focuses on preoperative protocols for... CONTINUE READING
Why do standard computer monitors make most people uncomfortable? When looking at a computer monitor, two aspects affect view: the user's eye height from the seated position, and distance from the monitor. A standard monitor offers limited adjustability. While a user is seated at a standard desk,... CONTINUE READING
An Introduction to DeW.Life, and Anne Duffy It’s no surprise that dentistry, like most medical professions, has been historically male-dominated. Yet more and more women are coming to the forefront and pursuing careers as dental professionals. According to Anne Duffy, founder of DeW.Life... CONTINUE READING
Dr. Jeffrey S. Keeny's dental practice is situated north of Balboa Park in the heart of the Hillcrest community, not far from downtown San Diego. Annamarie Baiza, RDA, (shown with Dr. Keeny and Dr. Paul J. Martin) said that the Painless Mobile web app allows accessibility for ordering dental... CONTINUE READING
It's only January 27 and the world of dentistry is awash in good news. From headline news in the LA Times about a smokeless tobacco ban at Dodger Stadium, and a Mouthing Off blog post about the American Student Dental Association's February Wellness Challenge, to social media blasts... CONTINUE READING
By Kelsi Matylewicz/Benco Dental Social Media Intern Juice, fruit snacks, cake, cupcakes, ice cream, donuts. That's a lot of sweets. It's hard to keep your children away from sugar during any time of the year, Saratogian Lifestyle warns: Don't let it get out of hand. Over-consumption of white... CONTINUE READING
Sure it's fun to pick through the treasure chest at the dental office, but if you really want to impress your young patients, get a little bit more creative. Office visits will be much more pleasant when you add a little something to a patient's t-shirt collection, branded with your... CONTINUE READING
In 2014, resolve to know more about preventing cavities. Web MD shares some jarring truths about at-home dental care. MYTH #14 You don’t need to worry about cavities in baby teeth. WRONG. In rare occasions they infections they cause can result in death, according to one expert. Kimberly A. Harms,... CONTINUE READING