Dentistry

Breathe in, stress out: The power of diaphragmatic breathing in dentistry

Alia Osseiran, D.M.D., is an alternate delegate for the ADA House of Delegates’ 17th District and her local West Coast District Dental Association in Florida. She also serves on the ADA Large Group/Multi-Site Practice Engagement Task Force and has her 200-hour yoga teacher certification. When not at work, she can be found exploring the wild […]

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Mastering difficult conversations: A guide to leadership with resilience and heart

Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S., originally from Baghdad, is a site dental director at AltaMed Health Services in the Los Angeles area, the nation’s largest federally qualified health center. Recognized as a 2023 ADA 10 Under 10 Award winner and an Incisal Edge magazine 40 Under 40 Top Dentist in America for 2023, he serves as

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Bridging policy and practice: Advancing access to oral health care

McAllister Castelaz, D.M.D., is a dental clinician and policy expert serving as a dental policy consultant for the Wisconsin Medicaid program, where she develops and operationalizes clinical dental policies. Previously, as clinical and community care director at Virginia Health Catalyst, she led initiatives in teledentistry and strategic partnerships to improve access to care. Her expertise

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Building trust across borders: The power of cultural sensitivity in dentistry

Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S., originally from Baghdad, is the site dental director at AltaMed Health Services, one of the nation’s largest federally qualified health centers. Recognized as a 2023 ADA 10 Under 10 Award winner and an Incisal Edge magazine 40 Under 40 Top Dentist in America for 2023, he serves as an international lecturer

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Overcoming imposter syndrome: Empowering dentists to reach their full potential

Blogger Jordan A. Pierre, D.D.S., has been practicing dentistry since 2020. He is a graduate of the Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, where he earned his dental degree, and Xavier University of Louisiana, where he completed his undergraduate studies in biology. Dr. Pierre is an active member of several associations, including the American Dental

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What to consider if you’re practicing while pregnant

Blogger Sampada Deshpande, D.D.S., practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. Author of the book “Persevering,” Dr. Deshpande earned her dental degree from the University of Washington and completed a general practice residency at Alameda Health System. Dr. Deshpande lectures nationally on treating patients with special health care needs in a private practice setting and

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Elevate your brand responsibly: The power of sustainable apparel and promotional marketing

Justin Krbec is a senior vice president at Threadfellows, endorsed by ADA Member Advantage to help offices apply their practice logo to apparel and items for themselves, their families, their staff and even patients. Eco-friendly options include brands like Patagonia, Osprey, Cotopaxi, FjallRaven and more. ADA members get 10% off product, as well as free

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The pursuit of excellence: Overcoming perfectionism in dentistry

Muhalab Al Sammarraie, D.D.S., originally from Baghdad, is the site dental director at AltaMed Health Services, one of the nation’s largest federally qualified health centers. Recognized as a 2023 ADA 10 Under 10 Award winner and an Incisal Edge magazine 40 Under 40 Top Dentist in America for 2023, he is also an international lecturer

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Breaking down barriers to care through portable dentistry

Blogger Sampada Deshpande, D.D.S., practices in Bay Area, California. Due to her specialized training, she is often approached for care by patients with special health care needs and medical complexities. Author of the book “Persevering,” Dr. Deshpande earned her dental degree from the University of Washington and completed a general practice residency at Alameda Health

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