Dr. Maria Maranga revels in the role of “connector”. Yesterday, the American Dental Association House of Delegates voted the Aquebogue, New York endodontist as its second vice president, and she plans to put that proficiency to work immediately for 163,000 ADA member dentists across the U.S. “As an organization we must connect members with the tools they need to succeed in practice. As leaders we need to connect to the next generation to mentor our future leaders,” said Dr. Maranga,…

Meet the founder of two institutes and a university bachelor’s program, a front runner of advanced dental surgical techniques, an advocate for the oral care of 28,000 children and counting, the mind behind 100-plus medical devices and technology, an engineer of empowerment, and a unifier of oral health and medicine. They are Lucy Hobbs. Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor earned her dental degree in 1866, advancing equality for her gender. She defied nearly a decade of resistance, leading with clinical proficiency…

Though Dr. Lucy Hobbs Taylor was not alive 100 years ago today to witness American women win full voting rights with the ratification of the 19th Amendment, she definitely forged a path to equality for her gender. By the time she had turned 28 (on her birthday, March 14, 1861, no less!)  Dr. Lucy Hobbs had opened a solo dental practice in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1866, when Dr. Hobbs earned her dental degree after defying nearly a decade of resistance, her goals…

As part of our new profile series on dental students and recent graduates, Alicia Briscoe, a third-year student at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, shares her experiences and advice with other dental students around the country. Check out her feature on our Instagram page! What’s been most fun in dental school? Learning about the various aspects of dentistry and how it’s much more than just “teeth,” also, the addition hands-on training. I know that once I start seeing…

Leslie Canham CDA, RDA, shown above, has been bombarded with coronavirus questions. To provide reliable resources and timely factie, the recognized infection control consultant and speaker is presenting a free webinar with Benco Dental. Register here. “I’ve immersed myself in gathering facts and trusted resources to disseminate to my clients and audiences. Hopefully, we can dispel some of the myths and hysteria, and get back to the business of providing dental care to our patients.” Leslie Canham CDA, RDA On…

By: Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC, Lucy Hobbs Project Contributor There is nothing like a circle of women. A circle of women is healing and inspiring. A circle of women is powerful. When women join together with intention and purpose, mighty things are at hand. During this short life, some of us are fortunate enough to be welcomed into one of these circles. We are lifted up. We are encouraged to spread our wings and set out to achieve our wildest dreams…

Leonie von Meusebach–Zesch survived the horrors of the 1906 San Franscisco earthquake, set up her dental practice in the Presidio Army base during the aftermath and tended refugees in the makeshift camp. She became the first (and only) female dentist in the U.S. Army until 1951. To begin March’s celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth, Dr. Leonie von Meusebach–Zesch seems a fitting selection. A Daughter of Aristocrats Leonie was born in 1882 in Texas, the daughter of German aristocrats. When she was six,…

Benco Dental’s charitable arm will join the Children’s Oral Health Institute in hosting Lessons in a Lunchbox programs during the 2020 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and in celebration, the Benco Family Foundation, together with the Children’s Oral Health Institute, plans to build on their strong relationship with Chicago Public Schools to host three Lessons in a Lunchbox events during this year’s Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Last year, the foundation gifted toothbrushes…

Congratulations to RDH Under One Roof on celebrating a milestone! This summer, July 16-18, an event in Denver will mark two decades of their dedication in offering quality dental hygiene education. To share the excitement, RDH magazine spotlights 11 Colorado licensed hygienists on its January cover and within its pages. Among them: Dona Schulz, MBA, RDH, the Lead Clinical Coach and Technology Trainer with Benco Dental, the nation’s largest privately owned dental distributor (shown below, first row, third from right)….

When it comes to dental practices, Kay Huff’s got vision. It was over 30 years ago that this one-woman whirlwind began helping teams as a dental practice coach, and since then she’s been channeling that energy as a driving force to help hundreds of practices reach and exceed their professional goals. Passionate about her work, this Director of Coaching with Benco Dental’s Practice Solution Team brings a strong background in dental business systems, team motivation, leadership, and practice profitability. Last…