This topic has two distinct areas of interest. One, why is subscribing to a dental blog, like www.dentalblogs.com, and keeping up with dental news on Facebook a good idea? And two, why should a busy dentist write a blog? Because you are busy, we’ll make this brief. (more…)
35th Anniversary at Yankee Dental Congress
| As we celebrate our 35th Anniversary at Yankee Dental Congress our intent is to help every dental professional experience 360 Degrees of Dentistry through an educational program that provides familiar elements from years gone by, as well as new elements, all designed to enlighten, inspire and educate. (more…) |
Call for Abstracts: 22nd Jordanian Dental Congress
Dear Colleagues,
The Scientific Committee of the Jordan Dental Association is planning to invite several Lecturers in Clinical Dentistry to speak in the 22nd Jordan Dental Congress to be held at LeRoyal Hotel in Amman- Jordan between March 30 – April 2, 2010 . Doing this we take the opportunity to learn from others and strengthen the scientific relationship between us. (more…)
International volunteer programm
It was 1971 when the American Dental Association first published a directory of programs outlining the need for dental personnel and materials in a number of overseas communities. Since then, the participation by dentists and others in international volunteer dental activities has risen significantly. In that time, the organizations involved in placing volunteers overseas have also made significant changes in their programming. If you are a dentist or other dental professional interested in volunteering overseas, getting in tune with all you need to know can be a bit overwhelming. This website is designed to serve as your starting point. (more…)
New dental spin-out product benefits patients and dental professionals alike
OSspray, a King’s College London spin-out company and leading innovator in biomaterials for air polishing applications, has launched its first product in the UK, USA and Germany. Sylc, a dental therapeutic product, brings unique benefits to patients, dentists and hygienists. (more…)
ADA, FDI mark first ‘World Oral Health Day’
The ADA and the FDI World Dental Federation have declared Friday, Sept. 12, the first “World Oral Health Day” to boost awareness of oral health and its impact on general health and well-being.
“The American Dental Association is pleased to stand with the FDI and other national dental associations around the world to emphasize how crucial good oral health is to overall health,” Dr. Mark J. Feldman, former ADA president, said in a news release.
Added Dr. Feldman, “We also want to help increase global awareness about proven preventive measures, including oral health education, that can help reduce disease and suffering.”
The Sept. 12 date was chosen to honor Dr. Charles Godon, the FDI founder, who was born Sept. 12, 1854. It also marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization’s groundbreaking International Conference on Primary Health Care, held Sept. 12, 1978.
“We hope that awareness of the importance of oral health can be elevated through the worldwide recognition of this day,” said Dr. Burton Conrod, FDI president. “The dentists of the world are committed to helping each and everyone in achieving optimal oral health through prevention and the highest possible standard of care.”
Wisconsin Dental Association produces dental home DVD
Initiative developed continuing education kit with AAPD,
The Wisconsin Dental Association Dental Home continuing education initiative is not only reaching its members with an important message, but stretching past state lines to tripartite members in 49 other states.
The WDA’s long-term goal is to ensure every child in Wisconsin has a dental home by age 1, said Dr. Steven Stoll, a general dentist in Neenah, Wis., and the WDA Dental Home Subcommittee chair. (more…)
Dentists work on reducing costs
Dentists are finding new strategies to combat the current economic downturn, according to the 4th ADA Survey of Economic Confidence.
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They say patient needs are different now and they’re modifying their practices accordingly.
Sixteen percent of dentists responding reported increasing hours of operation and adding other services during the second quarter of 2009, up from 9.9 percent during the first quarter. More than one-fifth (20.6 percent) reported making cuts in areas including overhead during the second quarter, up from 18.7 percent during the first quarter of 2009.
Many are changing practice hours (sometimes decreasing the number of days but increasing the number of hours per day), hiring associates to expand services or extend hours, doing more bread and butter dentistry, cutting staff hours and fully utilizing assistants and hygienists. (more…)
Outreach to dental students
The ADA’s interactive Education in the Round live patient courses at annual session will reach beyond the convention center to thousands of North American dental students via live webcast.
The ADA and the American Dental Education Association are working together to bring the groundbreaking educational program to dental students, sponsored by Henry Schein Dental. (more…)
