In 2014, 5,686 women applied to dental school. They're adding to increased enrollments across the board. What is behind the surge in applicants? To find out, DrBicuspid.com recently interviewed Bryan Cook PhD, co-author of the study in the Journal of Dental Education that reported this... CONTINUE READING
Revolutionary. Pioneer. Changemaker. Terms that define Dr. Lucy Hobbs, the first American woman to earn a degree in dentistry, also describe the modern women in today’s dental community who are recognized annually by The Lucy Hobbs Project®. Powered by Benco Dental, The Lucy Hobbs Project® is a... CONTINUE READING
Six women, shown, are helping the orthodontic residency program at a California dental school make headlines and more importantly, history. Joining the ranks of Dr. Lucy Hobbs, who in 1866 led the way for women in dentistry as the first American woman to earn a degree in her field, are the... CONTINUE READING
In the spirit of recognizing that all dentists have vibrant lives outside the professional realm, Incisal Edge reporter Liz Diltz recently asked the 2015 Lucy Hobbs Project Award recipients to express their true passions. The magazine then captured them in a series of portraits, which can be... CONTINUE READING
If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with a President and a Queen, now is your chance. The dentures of President George Washington and the scalers of Queen Victoria housed at the National Museum of Dentistry are among its 40,000-object collection of dental instruments, furniture... CONTINUE READING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTkOJFlHeG4 We all have “Goliaths” - barriers, obstacles and challenges that try to hold us down or keep us from achieving our goals. At an upcoming free CE Program in Baltimore, Dave Weber will help identify Goliaths that attendees are dealing with... CONTINUE READING
Medical Practice Solutions in Columbus, Ohio will host a Lucy Hobbs Project™ event to give back to cancer patients and their caregivers by purchasing wigs through Over My Head Boutique, shown. An upcoming event will take place at the Cancer Support Community located on Henderson Road in... CONTINUE READING
Spend an evening with an ‘Influential Woman’ and boost the spirits of women in need. Members of the dental industry are invited to attend a gathering that will offer a unique opportunity to gain skills in leadership and strategic planning, October 23 in Rochester, New... CONTINUE READING
Assorted dental instruments used during the era of Dr. Lucy Hobbs appear rudimentary by today's standards. But as a dental pioneer, the native New Yorker embraced the innovations available to her. After being refused admission to the dental college because of her gender — Lucy... CONTINUE READING
One evening might offer an instant turnaround. Perhaps that sounds easier said than done, but Business Growth Coach Chris Naylor, MA will deliver the goods later today. [caption id="attachment_2039" align="alignright" width="150"] Chris Naylor, MA, shown, will present an incredibly funny,... CONTINUE READING