Emeline Roberts Jones: The first practicing female dentist When Emeline was 18 she married a dentist in 1854 who believed that women shouldn’t be dentists. Despite this, Emeline secretly began studying dentistry and she filled and extracted several hundred teeth until her husband finally allowed her to practice with him…

The dental field is one of the best professions for those looking to have a sense of autonomy and flexibility in their career. However, although there has been a surge in the number of women in the field, there remain many barriers that prevent women from receiving the same opportunities…

Have you ever gotten cold feet before going to your dental appointment? Or felt apprehensive the day before? If you’ve felt this way, don’t worry! You’re not alone. …

The Sterilization Room is a space where the dental staff come in and out many times. With that being said, the sterilization room may have a possibility of overcrowding and this can cause problems with the team members bumping into each other that can risk damage and injury. Because of…

If you’ve ever been to the dental office, you’ve most likely noticed that all employees are wearing some type of mask and other types of protective equipment. In most cases, you have also probably been asked to wear protective eyewear during your appointment. …

What are dental implants? Dental implants are small titanium posts that are surgically inserted into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the implant which creates a strong foundation for artificial teeth known as crowns. Why dental implants? Dental implants don’t affect or alter surrounding natural teeth…

Congratulations! You have arrived at a new country with great opportunities and hope to pursue your passions. But it can certainly get overwhelming and challenging if you don’t receive the right guidance and support at every step. Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn more! …

We have all heard of the horror stories about people having their wisdom teeth being removed. We have also seen many silly videos of the aftermath of the procedure. If you don’t have any wisdom teeth, count yourself lucky. 85% of people need to have their wisdom teeth extracted. There…

When in high school, future dentists should start preparing for their career and should start to take classes based on their major. More and more students are applying to Dental School and competition is very tough. …