Your teeth after veneers have been removed: everything you need to know

Through: Savannah Craig Applying for dental residency programs is similar in many ways to applying to a dental school. First, you need to narrow down your list of programs. Then you have to start your application on a centralized portal (ADEA-PASS) and collect your application materials. Finally, you will interview several programs before making a…

One degree can make the difference between boiling water and just being really hot. I know a lot of really good dental assistants out there. I mean they are excellent at what they do clinically and their people skills are fantastic. Yet they know and I know that they have weaknesses in their careers. Well,…

Through: Savanah Craig Impostor syndrome is an experience where you believe you are not as competent as others think you are. Imposter syndrome is common among high achievers, and dental students are no exception. I believe the hyper-competitive nature of dental school adoption makes us, as students, even more likely to experience imposter syndrome. Impostor…

In July 1990, the Florida Department of Health reported a possible transmission of HIV from a dentist to five of his patients.1 While it was unclear whether actual transmission of the virus actually occurred, this incidence caused much controversy and concern within the dental community.2.3 dr. barrera At the time, health care providers were required…

Have you ever found yourself lacking the energy to do activities you once enjoyed, snapping at loved ones, or feeling a rush of fear when your alarm goes off on a workday? You may experience signs of chronic stress, which, if left unmanaged, can lead to burnout. Research shows that burnout is on the rise…

Through: Savannah Craig Congratulations on your admission to dental school! What an incredible achievement! You put in the time and effort and finally it paid off with a letter of offer from a dental school. You’ve probably spent the past few years working on jobs, volunteering, and gaining new skills to make your dental school…