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Health Policy Institute offers unmatched, usable information

WEBThe ADA Health Policy Institute aims to be a trusted source for critical policy knowledge related to the U.S. dental care system. HPI generates, synthesizes and …

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How to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month

WEBIf you did not already know, February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of …

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New Dentist Blog

WEBAs a new dentist, you’re about to embark on an exciting journey in the world of oral health care. While clinical skills and patient care are at the forefront of your practice, there’s …

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CDHCs: A new model of dental care empowering patients

WEBThere is a program that helps people obtain the vital dental care they need and deserve. Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHCs) are the newest addition …

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‘Resilience isn’t all scented candles and yoga’: A fireside chat on …

WEBBlogger Cathy Hung, D.D.S., is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in New Jersey. She is an alumna of the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership and a …

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The rewards of volunteering with Dental Lifeline Network

WEBBlogger Giancarlo Ghisalberti, D.M.D., is a 2010 graduate of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. He is in private practice in North Bergen, New Jersey, with his …

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Twin patients advocate for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act

WEBThe Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (S. 560/H.R. 1379) or ELSA, in Congress would help patients with craniofacial anomalies like Liam’s and Kellen’s. ELSA would …

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8 ways to better engage patients – New Dentist Blog

WEBThe patient and the health care provider work together in discussing treatment options. Inviting the patient to participate increases their engagement and …

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Identifying core values and practice philosophy

WEBSomewhere, there is someone whose core values, practice philosophy and talents will result in a better endodontic treatment outcome for that patient. You identify …

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With patients, meet them where they are – New Dentist Blog

WEBShe is passionate about volunteering and helping others by giving advice to pre-dental students, dental students, and sharing positive, uplifting, inspirational stories …

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10 Under 10: Dr. Antonina Capurro, expanding access to care in …

WEBDr. Capurro, second from right, attends the 2019 Governor’s Ball in Nevada. Dr. Capurro serves as the state’s Dental Health Officer. She was tasked to oral hygiene …

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The positive impact of wellness on productivity – New Dentist Blog

WEBThe concept of “wellness” is quickly becoming a buzzword in the workplace. While many employers initially adopted wellness initiatives to reduce health care costs, …

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Diversity and Inclusion: The importance of cultural competency …

WEBAnonymous March 29, 2021. I’m curious if you think the colorblind approach doesn’t work or doesn’t work in today’s climate, after all this is what Dr. Martin Luther King advocated for …

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The lingering paradox of Asian American dentists: Reflections on …

WEBThe American Dental Association Health Policy Institute surveyed the distribution of the U.S. population and dentist workforce by race in the years 2005-2020. …

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Staying connected and helping level the playing field

WEBCamaraderie and affinity can mean the difference between success and failure for some professionals, especially in careers in which representation of some …

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Hermey the Elf, ADA bring holiday spirit to patient care resources

WEBHermey the Elf, who was named a D.D.G.—Dental Do Gooder—by the ADA in 2014, is back this holiday season to make improving oral health more festive. Hermey …

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Q&A: What I’ve learned – New Dentist Blog

WEBNew dentists are bound to learn lessons and face challenges as they launch their careers. The New Dentist News talked with two dentists who are eight to 10 years …

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Dental Student Loan Repayment and FQHCs – New Dentist Blog

WEBAn FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) is part of the dental safety net — these centers serve locations or populations with limited access to care. They may be …

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It’s all about the patient – New Dentist Blog

WEBThe goal at Dr. John Willhide’s practice is to, deliver the kind of outstanding experience that will exceed your expectations – from the moment you come through our …

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LGBTQ equality is on the rise; it’s time for dentistry to catch up

WEBWhen LGBTQ people belong to other marginalized groups, such as being a person of color or having a disability, it becomes more and more difficult to find …

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The ins and outs of moving a dental career – New Dentist Blog

WEBDr. Alexandra Barton moved from Denver earlier this year after her fiancé took a job in Dallas in 2015. The 2013 Virginia Commonwealth graduate and general …

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