The 8th annual Women in Dentistry Symposium was on Tuesday, May 15th. The night is an opportunity for women throughout dentistry to network, learn and share experiences. Hosted by Dr. Effie Habsha, founder of Women in Dentistry, the event aims to instill a balance of work and life for female dental professionals. The basement of … Read more
I am writing this blog as I fly home to Ottawa from New Orleans having just finished spending a few days on the Golden Girls of Dentistry Cruise for 2018. I know many of you are asking the same question…Shawn…what were you doing on a Golden Girls of Dentistry Cruise? The short answer is I … Read more
In coordination with the Henry Schein’s Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), which launched in November 2017, the Company hosted the Women’s Leadership Reception at the 2018 Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) Summit, held in Austin, Texas from April 18 to April 21. The Reception was attended by nearly 50 women and men from various Dental … Read more
The gender gap in dentistry is closing, with more women than ever before working and studying in the industry. Celebrating and supporting this is the Women in Dentistry Symposium, a night dedicated to educating female dental professionals on the latest dental technology, procedures and personal care. The 8th annual symposium will be held on Tuesday, … Read more
The profession of dentistry continues to evolve, and so does the gender balance that makes up the dentist population. Starting off as a male-dominated profession, dentistry is witnessing a surge in women’s access to and graduation from dental schools. Women are also opting to specialize and enter organized dentistry and private practices in larger numbers. … Read more
March is National Women’s History Month, which makes it a good time to announce that October’s ADA annual meeting will also include a special focus on women. “This is the year of the woman,” said past president of the American Dental Hygienists Association Kelli Jaecks, who will present two courses, including one called Martinis and … Read more
For the second year in a row, an A-dec product has demonstrated the company’s recognition for the needs of the woman dentist. A-dec Inspire™ dental furniture has been named the 2016 Best New Product for Women during the 95th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Women Dentists (AAWD) in Denver, Colorado, on October 21-22, … Read more
Contact – Merideth Menken, ADEA Media Relations – MenkenM@adea.org WASHINGTON, April 21 (AScribe Newswire) — Emerging data indicate the unique effects of oral cancer, periodontal disease, obesity, violence, and other factors on women’s health. The American Dental Education Association (ADEA), with National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women’s Health sponsorship, will … Read more
Women’s 3rd Annual Dental Conference – June 10-11, 2011 Please note – KIM KARDASHIAN WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE The convenors are trying to keep it “real”…. Blue Mountain Resort COLLINGWOOD, ONJune 10-11, 2011 • Dr. Julianna da Costa – Whitening• Dr. Susanne Perschbacher & Dr. Kristina Perschbacher – Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology & Oral Radiology• Paula Morrison – Temporary Restorations … Read more
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Dental Divas, a professional organization designed to support the needs of women dentists, has announced the official launch of Dental Divas Online, an interactive website enabling members to connect with other dentists in their city and nationwide. The goal of Dental Divas is to form an online destination for women dentists to share, … Read more
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From Implant Dentistry – April 2010 – 19(2) – p 91by Misch-Dietsch, Francine DDS, MDS We contributed, and we continue to contribute, to the world of science; and that is for the betterment of the world. “We” are women. This past year, 2009, was especially noteworthy because 3 women were awarded Nobel Prizes in the … Read more