Teeth. Teeth are quite possibly the antecedent of first impressions, and yet so widely undervalued and underappreciated. Most people are aware that teeth serve an important function in facial aesthetics, verbal language formation, and the consumption of certain foods,...
By Sienna Greene, DMD Did I make a mistake going into dentistry? Why did I become a dentist in the first place? Did I make the right decision? I don’t know if I like it and how do I know I will like it for the rest of my life? I asked myself these same exact questions...
By Valerie Yates, RDH Deciding on a career path is no small feat. It can be a very confusing and exciting time in your life. Dental hygiene is a rewarding and in-demand career and may be the right fit for you. Here are five tips for becoming a dental hygienist. Shadow...
By James Adjan, DDS The road to becoming a dentist can be long and challenging, but incredibly rewarding on so many levels. Having an idea of the roadmap of educational requirements can help you discern if this path is right for you, and to chart an efficient course...
By: Jennifer Murphy, DDS, FAGD Becoming a dentist means you will be a lifelong learner. Not only due to the ever-changing nature of dentistry, but every state dental board has continuing education requirements to renew your license each renewal period. We each have...
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA After graduating from dental school and starting to work as an associate, life then occurs. The work at the practice chosen for the beginning of the career is just not progressing as smoothly as addressed when the interview process was...
By: Dr. Alisa Johnson Dental School Tip “It’s a Marathon, not a Sprint” It’s about working smart and being efficient, not just working hard. With the amount of material and courses, it’s important to develop a system to get and stay organized. At dental school...
By: Katie Dumbell, DDS, MS In dental school, we are taught the technical skills that are required to be a dentist, but some of the most important skills to being the best dentist aren’t things you learn in a classroom. While technical hand skills and a competent...
COVID-19 forced meetings of all kinds, including those in the dental industry, to go virtual. However, in recent weeks, the door to in-person dental trade meetings has swung back open. I attended my first in-person dental meeting back in May as a speaker at the...