By: Dr. Arnelle Wright If you had told me years ago that one day I’d become a voice of dentistry—literally speaking into a mic, podcasting to thousands and sitting across from industry titans—I’m not sure I would have believed you. But today, that’s exactly where...
Sanaz Merchi, DMDPediatric Dentist What inspired you to pursue a career in pediatric dentistry?When my mother was pregnant with me, she was prescribed tetracyclines, which had an unfortunate effect on my developing teeth. As my primary teeth began to emerge, they...
Vinicius Lima, DMD & Maria Petroche, DMD, MSDSynergy Aesthetic & Implant DentistryLakewood, CO Dr. Vinicius Lima and Dr. Maria Petroche met in dental school and bonded over their passion for community outreach and their love of music and soccer. Like many...
By: Mr. Josh Austin Current Colorado Non-Compete LawsUnder current Colorado law, non-compete agreements are generally void for all employees unless they fall within specific exceptions. For dental practices, the most relevant exceptions are non-compete agreements...
By: Jack Nguyen, MS, DDS Living in Colorado offers a unique blend of benefits, making it an attractive place to call home. There’s a variety of reasons dentists move to Colorado so what’s yours? We wanted to learn why dentists chose the Denver metro area to move...
By: Lindsay Compton, DDS DAY 1 - APRIL 7, 2024Good morning, DC! ADA Lobby Day started by assembling all states including more than 1,200 dentists and dental students. This record attendance number created palpable energy in our sessions and around the Capitol. Our...
By: Amisha Singh, DDS, EdD I am a voracious reader. I read everything I can get my hands on and have been devouring the written word for as long as I can remember. Words have been my nourishment and sustenance my entire life, ever since the days I was a child...
By: Amisha Singh, DDS Community. When you read this word, what do you think about? Some of us imagine our families, the hands of our loved ones, the eyes of our children. Some of us think about the people in our neighborhood, the smiles of old acquaintances, the...
By: Marko Vujicic, Ph.D. We are at a crucial moment for the dental profession. A fork in the road, so to speak. Several major trends are combining to bring change to the dental practice model. While uncomfortable to many, these changes also bring unique...
This editorial is part of a special series on Women in Dentistry for Women's History Month. By: Amisha Singh, DDS She is a woman. Red lipstick and stilettos may be her superpower or perhaps she favors her favorite pair of worn sneakers and a ponytail. Either way,...