Reflections on Regrets
2025-02-24
“Regrets, I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention.” Written by: Alan Stern, DDS I think these lyrics from the song My
Wellness
Oregon passes dental licensure reform that removes stigmatizing mental health questions
2025-01-31
After nearly 18 months of advocacy efforts, dental licensure applications in Oregon will no longer include stigmatizing questions related to mental health. On Dec. 13,
Talkspace Go complimentary for ADA members
2025-01-15
The ADA announced a new resource available for all ADA members and dental students: Talkspace Go, a self-guided therapy app to support mental well-being.
My View: How are you doing, really?
2024-11-21
Dr. McNeill One question. One question was all it took to eliminate a stigma. Up until 2023, Texas dentists looking to renew their licenses had
States remove stigmatizing mental health questions from dental licensure applications
2024-10-09
Licensure reform: ADA President-elect Brett H. Kessler (from left), D.D.S.; Hana Alberti, D.D.S., senior director of the ADA Center for Dental Practice Policy; Mark Staz,
Feeling burned out? You’re not alone
2024-04-26
Dr. Claytor Dr. Dill Dr. Spaniel Dr. Singh About a decade into private practice, Bill Claytor, D.D.S., felt like he was going down a waterslide
Get stretching with ADA Member App
2024-04-25
The American Dental Association is making it easier than ever for dentists to take care of their physical health, with several ergonomic stretches now available
Well-Being Index available to all ADA members to support mental health
2024-02-20
The Well-Being Index, an anonymous validated assessment, resource and measurement tool developed by the Mayo Clinic to address clinician distress and well-being, is newly available
Alliance of the ADA conference heads to sunny San Diego
2024-01-30
From thought-provoking lectures to fun social gatherings, the Alliance of the American Dental Association’s upcoming Conference 2024 in San Diego will offer a variety of
Your ergonomics guide to a healthy lifestyle
2023-12-06
Dentists are often subjected to uncomfortable postures, repetitive hand motions and noisy handpieces as they care for their patients. That combination can lead to pain
ADA Health and Well-Being Summit convenes to prioritize mental health in profession
2023-09-20
Advocacy: ADA President-elect Linda Edgar, D.D.S., addresses the audience at the ADA Health and Well-Being Summit on Sept. 8 in Chicago. Karen Foster, D.D.S., a
August webinar focuses on perinatal and postpartum depression
2023-07-17
Family: Margaret Gingrich, D.D.S., member of the ADA Council on Dental Practice, poses with her children, A.J., Lexi, Maggie and Oliver. All new parents regardless