Dallas County Dental Society

01/24/2025

LAST WEEKEND TO REGISTER at dcds.org/events! Team up, play games, and feast together on Thursday, Jan 30! Play speedy games, share laughs, and enjoy a potluck-style feast. Admission = your favorite dish! DCDS members & guests welcome.

01/23/2025

For your patients: When you have a cold or the flu, taking care of your body is your top priority—and that includes your mouth. Here are some simple ways to care for your dental health when you’re not feeling well: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/cold-and-flu-season AmerDentalAssn American Dental Association

01/22/2025

With 57 (and counting!) systemic illnesses exacerbated by oral inflammation, it’s important to know how oral bacteria travels elsewhere in the body. This podcast breaks it down.
https://bit.ly/422NRB6

01/21/2025

Many thanks to the UTD Pre-Dental Association for their outstanding work in assembling 1700 oral health kits for the DCDS Foundation to use during Give Kids a Smile - Dallas in early February!

01/21/2025

Pass along these simple, smile-friendly resolutions that your patients can start today to end bad habits...like nail biting and using teeth instead of scissors! OR Nail biting, ice chomping, constant snacking...Let your patients know that their bad habits can have bad effects on their oral health. https://www.mouthhealthy.org/bad-habits-for-dental-health
American Dental Association

01/20/2025

Watching a colleague suffer and feeling helpless is difficult and heartbreaking. Call Dentists Concerned for Dentists, a 24-hour confidential alcohol and drug abuse hotline, for assistance. Read more at https://www.dcds.org/dentists-concerned-for-dentists/

01/19/2025

TSBDE began accepting LIA permit applications on September 1, 2024. Dental hygienists must obtain a Texas permit to administer local infiltration anesthesia in the state of Texas. Hygienists may apply for a permit through their licensing account. For additional information, please visit the TSBDE website at https://tsbde.texas.gov/licensing/hygienists/administration-of-local-infiltration-anesthesia/

01/18/2025

Considering joining a new dental practice? Ask yourself these 4 key questions to ensure it's the right fit for your career and goals. Read more:
https://www.dentalpost.net/blog/4-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-joining-a-dental-practice/

01/17/2025

Bring your culinary flair to our DCDS Speed Gaming and Potluck! Connect with colleagues through fun 15-minute games while savoring a variety of dishes brought by YOU!
📢 RSVP by Jan 27 to secure your spot!
Thursday, Jan 30 | 6:00 PM

01/16/2025

Cutting your calories as part of your New Year’s Resolution? That means cut the sugar! So what foods are GOOD for our health and our teeth?
https://www.mouthhealthy.org/nutrition/food-tips
American Dental Association

01/15/2025

Want to attract top talent to your dental practice? Check out these smart hiring strategies to build a winning team and stay ahead in the industry!
https://www.dentalpost.net/blog/hiring-smarter-how-dental-practices-can-win-top-talent/

01/14/2025

If whiter teeth is part of your patients’ new year's resolutions, here's a printable flier that explains stains and their options for whitening! https://jada.ada.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0002-8177%2820%2930534-1 American Dental Association

01/13/2025

Protect your practice! Learn how to uncover and prevent embezzlement in your dental office with these essential tips as you safeguard your finances and build a trustworthy team.
https://bit.ly/4gJBRZG

01/12/2025

Dentists are 50% more likely to experience hearing loss due to daily exposure to high-decibel equipment like handpieces and ultrasonic scalers. DCDS member Andrea Sauerwein, DDS, stresses the need to safeguard your auditory health in her article at https://www.dcds.org/news-details/2025/01/10/the-sound-of-dentistry

01/11/2025

Make it your New Year's Resolution to get more involved in your community! Volunteer today for Give Kids a Smile...spending a couple of hours on February 7th can make a huge difference in the oral health for these elementary school kids from low income families! More info at https://www.dcdsfoundation.org/events/.
Give Kids A Smile

01/10/2025

Discover how CBCT technology is transforming diagnostics and precision care in dentistry! From enhanced imaging to improved treatment outcomes, explore the latest advancements in this cutting-edge tool. Read more:
https://bit.ly/4jcIZj8

01/09/2025

Volunteering for Give Kids a Smile is a great way to celebrate the new year by helping your community! Just spending a couple of hours on Fri Feb 7th can make a huge difference in oral health for elementary school kids from low income families! Sign up at https://www.dcdsfoundation.org/volunteer-form-gkas
Give Kids A Smile

Give Kids a Smile Thank you for stepping up!Give Kids a Smile - Dallas will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at various DISD campuses through an outreach partnership with the Dallas Parks and Recreation Afterschool Program that specifically serves underserved communities. The event will consist...

01/09/2025

New research reveals an unexpected benefit of dentures: they may help protect cognitive health! Let your patients know how oral health and brain health are connected by sending them this info: https://bit.ly/4gYgTGi