Month: May 2018

From Dental Residency to Independent Practice

From Dental Residency to Independent Practice 1

Shortly before finishing your pediatric residency, several doors of opportunity may open for you. You might be tempted to accept an associate position and receive…

Transitioning from Pediatric Dental Resident to Attending

Transitioning from Pediatric Dental Resident to Attending 2

How I Transitioned From Pediatric Resident to Attending  I still remember the emotions of excitement and nervousness as a dental student, exploring a number of pediatric dental programs and…

Clinical Pearl: Fluoride Varnish

Clinical Pearl: Fluoride Varnish 3

Ironically, many pediatric dentists who have accumulated years of valuable experience seldom enjoy opportunities to collaborate with one other. So, when we attend conventions or…

A Global Journey

A Global Journey 4

Cherishing a memory  Garbage lines the streets in every direction. Seven of us American girls have just squeezed onto a bus with our 50-pound packs….

How I Rekindled My Passion For Pediatric Dentistry

How I Rekindled My Passion For Pediatric Dentistry 5

After being in private practice seven years, I found myself often in a reflective mood asking the question, “Why?” Why pediatric dentistry? Why Zirconia crowns? I…