Search

This document provides brief biographies of various speakers in the field of dentistry, highlighting their educational background, professional achievements, and personal interests. The speakers come from diverse backgrounds and have expertise in areas such as oral surgery, prosthodontics, infection control, dental insurance, and general dentistry. They have made significant contributions to the field and are recognized for their expertise and knowledge. Some notable individuals include Tija Hunter, a dental assistant and office manager, Dr. George Kushner, a professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and Karese Laguerre, a leading voice in sleep and myofunctional therapy. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the PRO-HEAL Act, a bill supported by the ADA that aims to create and expand health care provider pipeline programs, including programs focused on increasing the number of dentists. The bill would allow the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants to states and institutions of higher learning to create or expand these programs. The ADA emphasizes the importance of prioritizing programs in rural or underserved communities and increasing the number of primary care providers. The article also briefly mentions the KDA Preferred Pricing Program, which offers discounts on products and services to KDA members. [Extracted from the article]

19/ 04/ 2024, 09: 56 Print pagehttps:// publications. virtualpaper. com/ print- page. php/? pathdesktop=/ uploads/ 60f7cf0444db84a0c561fba343181a11/ 5a8cf778776bfd067f121ed7c… 1/ 28 [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on professional organization Kentucky Dental Association's 2016 Kentucky Meeting to be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center and Hyatt Regency Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky on March 3 to 6, 2016.

The article discusses the highlights of the Kentucky Dental Association (KDA) Dental Access Summit conference held on January 31, 2015. Topics include a historical perspective of Kentucky's Dental Access Problem given by former KDA Interim Executive Director Dr. John Thompson, a statistics on the uninsured of Kentucky as reported by healthcare exchange KYNECT, and the issues of Medicaid particularly to rural dentists and rising Dental Student debt.

The article offers world news briefs related to dentistry. The University of Kentucky Dentistry College acknowledged the donors who renovated the laboratories for Simulation, Ceramics and Wet. The Third Annual John Mink Legacy Conference will be held in August 2015 to honor the British College of Dentistry.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the 2015 Kentucky Meeting in March 2015, the different dentistry courses, and various dentistry events.

The article presents information on the 2015 dental meeting for continuing education courses at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

The article focuses on the use of social media marketing in dentistry profession. It explores several online social networks including Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Topics include Internet users, goal setting, and African American patients. It says that budgeting is an important element of social media marketing.

Dramatic changes in the scope and mode of delivering oral health care are on the horizon. Therefore, a strategic approach to address the emerging opportunities and challenges is required that will require new and sustained leadership initiatives to position leaders with the skills, knowledge and passion to guide oral health care into the future. The purpose of this position paper is to define the need for the development of leadership training programs for dental and dental hygiene students to become future dental leaders. Therefore, whether our students will function at the level of a solo or group practice or as leaders at local or national levels, we must provide our students with the tools and mind set to lead. We will explore what programs currently exist and what others in different professional settings are doing. We hope this position paper will be a call to arms for the profession -to encourage, create and provide leadership training opportunities to our students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the third annual Women's Forum held by the Kentucky Dental Association (KDA) on August 19, 2016 at Gingerwoods, Kentucky. Topics discussed during the Forum included the contributions being made by female dentists in the society; the harmful impact of stress on various body parts including neck, back and arm; and the stretching exercises to prevent musculoskelectal injuries to dentists.

The article focuses on the role of the foundation board members of the Kentucky Dental Foundation. It states that under the leadership of Dr. Andy Elliott, the Foundation held a workshop on August 27, 2016. It mentions that the purpose of the workshop was to identify and align KDF goals amongst the foundation leadership.

The article focuses on the KDA Glove Program developed and administered by the Association Gloves and endorsed by the KDA Foundation that encourage dentists to spend less on exam gloves, masks and other disposable products, the essential products used in volume. It mentions of the Innovative Healthcare Corp. (IHC) product line of sterile and surgical gloves, flavored gloves.

Information about the meeting of members of the organization the Kentucky Dental Association (KDA) held in Louisville, Kentucky on April 24, 2015 is presented. The event was attended by dental stakeholders and KDA's past presidents where they discussed about important issues like formulating plans for KDA's future, helping its member dentists to succeed as well as to better serve members. The guests who provided their testimonies include Drs. Ken Rich, Jerry Caudill and Sharon Turner.

The author offers his views on the status and future of the dental industry based on the perspective of a retired recovering dentist. Topics discussed include being asked to serve as the interim executive director of the Kentucky Dental Association (KDA), and the changes in the dental landscape such as the delivery of dental care, the perceived lack of value from tripartite associations, and the impact of the economy and the Affordable Care Act to the profession.

The article offers information related to advantages a dentist can get by being a member of the Kentucky Dental Association (KDA). It mentions several advantages which includes building networks, for getting suggestion on oral health care and positive practice environment and to be updated with policies and political issues. The member of the association will get access to KDA's toll free number, insurance programs and annual sessions.