Category: Dentistry Facts
Famous Americans That Were Also Dentists
October 31, 2017
Professional Dentists From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: I wanted to reflect on a few Americans that were a part of this great profession of dentistry. Even though …
Historical Women in Dentistry
June 15, 2018
In the eighteenth century and early nineteenth century, it was universally accepted that none of the newly established dental schools would admit women as students. Preliminary educational requirements for admission …
Two Front Teeth
December 11, 2017
All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: As the holidays approach and I sit pondering a dental topic of …
Dental Insurance
November 29, 2017
Using Your Dental Insurance Before the End of the Year From the desk of Lindsey Viel, Dental Assistant Instructor: Well, it’s that time of year again. The holiday season is upon us! …
Go To The Dentist Today
April 11, 2015
People usually wait to go to the dentist until they have a really bad tooth ache. This probably means they have an abscessed tooth or decay has finally got to …
Benefits of Smiling
March 8, 2018
Smile 400 Times A Day And Gain A Superpower Have you been stressed out lately? Smile. No, I'm not being cruel by telling you to smile when you're feeling overwhelmed by …
National Dentists Day
March 4, 2022
Did you know that the man depicted in Grant Wood’s iconic 1930 painting “American Gothic” is actually American dentist Byron Henry McKeeby? It is possibly one of the most familiar …