American Association of Women Dentists’ 100th anniversary shows strength in numbers and value in mentoring and support

By: Megan O'Donnell

The venerable American Association of Women Dentists recently celebrated its 100th anniversary of helping female dental professionals of all stripes achieve their greatest success through mentoring, networking and continual support. As the AAWD looks ahead to its second century, the group’s leaders talk about how far ...

How is dentistry like a symphony? Western U. dental student and former Geek Squad Agent explains

By: Incisal Edge

Kamran Pakdamanian, in the class of 2023 at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, on the virtues of the Geek Squad, the importance of dental photography and why the best dentistry is like a symphony. WHY DENTISTRY? To be honest, dentistry sort of fell into my lap. Growing up, I enjoyed going to the ...

How one dental practice logo puts its brand message front and center

By: Ed Kobesky

Newark Dental’s motto is “All About Smiles,” and its new logo design perfectly communicates the practice’s modern and high-tech—yet deeply human—touch. MANY PRACTICE OWNERS are intimidated by the idea of commissioning and selecting a logo. After all, as the primary visual representation of your brand, it needs ...

What Happens In Indiana . . .

By: Kristie Ceruti

. . . is but a microcosm of broader national trends. A trio of highly accomplished former Lucy Hobbs Award winners reflect on the ever-greater numbers of women enrolled in American dental schools. [caption id="attachment_535394" align="alignleft" width="397"] Leading lights: (From left) Dr. Careen Young, Industry Icon ...

Web Wisdom: The Daily Floss coverage showcases women’s perspectives

By: Kristie Ceruti

Two recent posts—about the president of the Hispanic Dental Association, and a guest column from San Diego periodontist and implant surgeon Dr. Yvette Carrillo (right), show how The Daily Floss showcases women’s perspectives to dentists’ benefit. OUTREACH AND INCLUSION This autumn, the Hispanic Dental Association ...

Change Is Now

By: Incisal Edge

Dentistry should be proud of the work it has done to ensure female and minority representation throughout the profession. But the job isn’t finished. Here’s what we’re doing to keep moving forward. By RICK COHEN AND CHUCK COHEN WELCOME TO OUR ninth annual Lucy Hobbs Awards edition of Incisal Edge, which ...

Noble by Any Name

By: Larry Cohen

Both the American Dental Association and National Dental Association have changed monikers several times. This 1918 journal shows where they briefly intersected. WHAT YOU SEE HERE is the June 1918 Journal of the American Dental Association—except it wasn’t called that yet. Here’s why. [caption ...

Wanted: Plain Talk

By: Dan Gingiss

In this exclusive excerpt from his new book, Benco Dental’s former interim brand-and-communications director clamors for clear English to help Americans better understand their health care options. ARE AMERICANS ILLITERATE when it comes to health care? According to a consumer survey by Policygenius, the answer is yes. ...

No Patient Left Behind

By: Ed Kobesky

These award-winning five-minute dentures cost under $150 per arch, putting an immediate or temporary denture within easier reach of millions. THE DENTURES ABOVE seem pretty ordinary, right? They’re not. You’re looking at a product called Easy Denture. It makes providing same-day dentures not only feasible for ...

All the Right Moves

By: Kristie Ceruti

Philadelphia pediatric dental resident Dr. Nidhi Kotak, 33, has practiced all over the world. That experience, along with outside interests such as improv theater, have made her a better clinician. WHAT DREW YOU to dentistry in the first place? I grew up in a family of physicians and started my dental journey in 2006 ...
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