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Volunteers Needed for Free Dental Clinic April 14-15 at Conway Expo Center

Dentistry Today

Arkansas Mission of Mercy (ArMOM) is holding its two-day free dental clinic at the Conway Expo Center April 14-15, 2023, and volunteers are needed. The event is made possible by the presenting sponsors Arkansas State Dental Association and Delta Dental of Arkansas. We are eager to bring back this event after the pandemic.

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Dental Assistant Requirements for New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, and Oklahoma

Dentistry Gone Digital

One of the greatest challenges for current dental assistants is the portability of their profession across state lines. With over fifty designations of dental assistants nationwide, no two designations are alike, nor are the requirements for becoming a dental assistant. Three Levels of Dental Assistants.

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OSAP Announces Recipients of 2023 Leadership Awards

Dentistry Today

Every year, the OSAP Leadership Awards recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of dental infection prevention and safety,” says Michelle Lee, Executive Director of OSAP. He is one of five founding OSAP members and a tireless advocate for young dental infection preventionists. 25th Annual Dr. James J.

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Overcoming Hiring Challenges for Your DSO

Planet DDS

The dental industry is no exception. As the world starts to return to normal, dental practices, including those belonging to a dental service organization (DSO) are stretched to meet patient demand. Less than half of dental hygienists who left their job when the pandemic started returned to the workforce in 2021.

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Here’s to a Healthier, Happy 2021

Queen of Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene… yawn. Dental Hygienists really are first responders! Dental Hygiene’s Beginning and Why Dental Health Matters. The field of Dental Hygiene started in 1906 when Dr Alfred C Fones trained his cousin and dental assistant, Irene Newman to clean teeth. Clean your teeth.