For many years I've been fascinated by the World's Columbian Exposition (the official name of the Chicago World's Fair), held in Chicago from May 1 to October 30, 1893. I own a photograph booklet of all the buildings and at least one antique magazine with contemporary articles and photos of it,... CONTINUE READING
As we prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Lucy Hobbs Award, we reflect on Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor, the first woman in America to graduate with a dental degree and an instrument she most certainly had at her disposal – the tooth key. At one point in her autobiography, written in the... CONTINUE READING
When is the optimal time to replace toothpaste for better oral health? You may need to ditch the toothpaste even before you toss the toothbrush. Toothbrushes get a bad rap. After a bout with the flu or a nasty cold, they're tossed faster than a wastebasket of tissues. Let's talk toothpaste,... CONTINUE READING
Children in the United States miss more than 51 million school hours each year due to dental-related problems such as dental caries, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. In a report by the Center for Disease Control regarding U.S. Health, dental caries is one of the... CONTINUE READING
THIS TIME OF YEAR, DR. PETER MUTCH MOVES FROM MOLAR ROOTS TO BLUE-SPRUCE ROOTS AT HIS CHRISTMAS TREE FARM. “I’ve been thinking.” Dr. Pete Mutch jokes that when he utters this phrase, his wife of 39 years prepares for an adventure. “Nan says they are the worst three words that come out of... CONTINUE READING
Charles Dickens's classic Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, was published on December 19, 1843. It's the now-famous story of the conversion of a miserly man into a generous, kind person, who cares for the poor around him. At the beginning of the story, Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser of the story,... CONTINUE READING
Recently Reese Harper, CFP welcomed Wayne Oplinger, Transitions Analyst at Benco Dental to his podcast the Dentist Money Show during the Greater New York Dental Meeting (@gnydm). Oplinger shared the most common mistakes dentists make when going through a transition. What are your options when it... CONTINUE READING
Are you looking to sell your dental practice? Find out the 10 must-haves on a buyer’s wish list. When prospective dental practice owners research existing offices for purchase, what factors make or break their decision? Find out what ranks in the top 10 on their checklists when considering a... CONTINUE READING
The dental drill is feared and loathed by children and adults alike. However, do you know the history of this staple of the dentist's tool tray? Here's a peek at a few of the many stages in the evolution of the humble dental drill. Early Dental Instruments [caption id="attachment_37916"... CONTINUE READING
It's been nearly 120 years since Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's initiative spurred a revolution, and his thoughts at the moment of discovery of the X-ray still inspire today: "I didn't think. I investigated." Roentgen was awarded the first Nobel Prize in physics in 1901, but according to a recent... CONTINUE READING