NEWS Release 18 July 2007
ADA Starts new Career Guidance:
Whether you're a high school or college student, college advisor or a parent
with a child who's interested in becoming a dentist, you'll find a wealth of
useful information on dental careers at ADA.org.
The ADA recently launched a new Web resource with comprehensive career
information for those thinking about becoming a dentist, dental assistant,
dental hygienist or dental laboratory technician.
At www.ada.org/goto/careers,
you'll find resources such as "10 Great Reasons To Be A Dentist," research
topics that make dentistry an exciting career for the 21st century, the "College
Freshman-Senior Timeline" (pertaining to the timing of applying to dental
school), information on diversifying the profession and financing dental
education and more. Read "A Day in the Life" testimonials where dental students,
practicing dentists and dental school professors talk about what goes on during
a typical day.
Fluoride Supplements Can Damage teeth:
Fluoride supplements put children six and under at significant risk of
permanently discolored teeth, according to a review of studies recently posted
on the American Dental Association's (ADA) website in their new section,
"evidence-based dentistry," for dentists and their patients. For more info click
on these links:
1)American Dental Association on Fluoride
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