CDA clinic helps thousands; does oil pulling work? And Levin on leadership techniques

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

The California Dental Association's (CDA) recent CDA Cares free dental clinic in Vallejo, CA, provided $1.5 million in dental services during the two-day event. Nearly 1,800 volunteers, including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and lab technicians, helped provide services to almost 2,000 patients. Features Editor Donna Domino was there. Read her article here.

In an excerpt from his new book, Dr. Roger Levin brings together many observations about how techniques used by top corporate leaders can be applied successfully in dental practices. Read more here.

With spring sports going on and summer sports camps coming up, you're probably getting some patients asking you if their children should wear a mouthguard during sports. And before you respond, did you know athletes in sports such as gymnastics also are at risk? Read this helpful article here.

Oil pulling, or rinsing with sesame or coconut oil, started showing up in newspapers, health blogs, and celebrity interviews with increasing frequency this year. There is plenty of enthusiasm and interest in Ayurveda, an ancient alternative medicine from India, but what does the data say about this particular practice? Read Associate Editor Rob Goszkowski's article here.

The California Dental Association's latest CDA Cares event in Northern California was a strong reminder that beyond all the news about political developments and alleged fraud, dentistry is about serving patients and the difference you make in their lives. And too often, events such as these that take place throughout the country don't receive the publicity they deserve, but the good work and the long hours do make an important difference in people's lives.