Tag: dental
February Black History Month – Dental Inventors
February 8, 2023
It’s February and we’re celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders throughout history! Dr. George Franklin Grant was the first African American professor at Harvard. He was born in Oswego, …
February Black History Month – Dental Specialists
February 1, 2023
It’s February and we’re celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Black leaders throughout history! Roscoe F. Lee was the first African American certified as a diplomate of the American Board of …
CCC Celebrates Dental Assistant Recognition Week
March 21, 2019
DARW Dental Assistant Recognition Week (also known as DARW) is held the first full week in March every year. Dental assistants are a key part of the dental practice year-round. But …
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 …
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 …
Pet Dental Disease
February 16, 2018
How Do I Know If My Pet Has Dental Disease From the Desk of Dr. Lisette Wigton, DVM and Veterinary Assistant Department Head: They sleep in our bed, cuddle on the sofa …
National Childrens Dental Health Month
February 5, 2018
From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: February is celebrated in the profession of dentistry as "National Children's Dental Health Month". This month-long observance brings together thousands of …
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! …
Thank a Dentist for Flag Day
June 14, 2017
From the desk of Janet Coon, Dental Assistant Department Head: The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the flag …