150 years of dental ethics
American Dental Association celebrates its code of ethics
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
The American Dental Association Code of ethics is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Seems like a lot of hoopla for a document. Dentists who belong to the American Dental Association are bound by the organization’s principals of ethics and code of conduct.
This document sets standards...
What were all those dentists doing in New Orleans?
Annual American Dental Association Meeting highlight tech, learning
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Just last week more than 24 thousand dental professionals gathered in New Orleans for the Annual meeting of the American Dental Association. That’s a lot of dental people in one place. What makes these meetings so important?
As a private practice dentist, I believe it is...
Why I belong to the ADA
Why patients should care if their dentist belongs, too
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Last week as I was traveling home from the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, I started thinking about why I have been a member since my first days as a dentist. I joined the American Student Dental Association as a dental student nearly 30 years ago and have been a member...
The ADA Seal of Acceptance – what does it mean?
American Dental Association’s seal means a product has been tested as effective
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Every day patients ask me what home care products they should use. While we always make recommendations based on individual needs and concerns, a good place to start is to look for the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.
Since 1930 The American Dental...
Truly the season of giving smiles
Give Kids A Smile program helps local children
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
‘Tis the season to be jolly, it is for most of us, but not if you’re a child with a toothache.
Last week, I donated an afternoon of my time to Give Kids a Smile. This program pairs volunteer dentists and staff with children in need of basic dental care. 10 years ago, the program started as...
