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Oct 25, 2023

What if Dentistry Was Disorganized?

This editorial from 1931, written at the front end of the Great Depression, gives us much to contemplate.1 After all, as members of the dental profession, we continue to have a public to serve emerging from the Covid-19 Pandemic. We are entrusted by society with the right to self-regulate.

Oct 25, 2023

Pain, Pills and New Perceptions

The beauty of dentistry and medicine, in general, is the ever-present evolution and growth of evidence-based practices guided by novel understanding. The advancement of knowledge allows our “practice” of the healing arts, to be refined continuously to better serve our patients and customize treatment modalities for maximized efficacy in rendering patient care.

TDA Helps Members Understand TSBDE Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Feb 3, 2024

Texas dentists are required to take a certain amount of CE hours to renew their dental license. And depending on what they do, the specifics of what CE is needed can change.

TDA makes it easier for you by creating a regularly updated infographic to help you understand the CE you need. Go to tda.org > Member Center > click on “CE Requirements for Texas Dentists and Staff.” https://www.tda.org/member-center/ce-requirements-for-texas-dentists-and-staff 

TDA also has the Dental Concierge CE tracking app that lets you track, manage, and submit your CE. Plus, access affordable high-quality courses at your fingertips.

Go to https://tdadentalconcierge.com/ to make an account. Don’t forget to download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.