Welcome to pinkTooth's Forum.... a place for you. A network at your fingertips - a place where you can run and hide, share the day's ups and downs, get advice, and help others too! What more could you ask for, all from the privacy of your own computer screen! Come in, read a little, type a little, and share a lot. Have fun setting up your own avatar (a picture that represents you), adding a bio if you like, and joining the discussions.
Start here - add your hello to the group so we can get to know each other! Remember, although this is a password protected forum, NEVER give out personal information on the internet. Not even to someone who says they are your friend! Protect yourself, and enjoy the board! When you register, you do not need to use your real name, pick a user name that is fun and represents who you want to be!
Ideas for your first post: - area of dentistry - favorite procedure - best patient story - things that make you go "hmm..." - your favorite flower - your favorite gadget
Hello! This is great! Let me start off with a small intro of myself.....My name is Stacy, I am a General Practitioner in the St.Louis, Mo area. I was a RDH prior to becoming a dentist. Cosmetic dentistry is my FAV!!
One of the funniest things regarding patients......I'm borrowing this from my best friend from Dental School (Emily). In our oral surgery rounds she had a patient report that, "there is an alien in my mouth!". Curious as to what this patient could be talking about...Emily looks inside....sure enough.....looks like an alien !!!! Actually, it was a Liver Clot....a very large one at that. I guess to the lay person...and one with quite an imagination.....it could look like an alien!! HA HA! Would love to hear other patient stories....they make my day!!
Hi,my name is Michelle.I am a EFDA I have been in dentistry for 20 years now.i work for a large practice in northwest IN.We have 4 different offices,as I work in 2 of the offices.We have 7 general dentists,1 oral surgeon and 1 endodontist. My favorite things to do are: Bonding/crown and bridge/and composite fillings.We don't use amalgam very much anymore. I also do ordering for 2 offices,and other duties as well.I am kept very busy.
What kind of crowns does everyone do here?full porcelain,full gold ????
Hello to all! My name is Terri and I am an Office Manager in St. Louis. I have been in the dental field for 25 years. I have assisted, done general front desk and worked for a small dental supply company (in the service department, purchasing and outside sales) before becoming an Office Manager. I have had a lot of fun, met some great people and learned quiet a bit in the last 25 years. I have been at this office for 6 years-this time. (I worked for my boss for a couple of years about 15 years ago.) This time I've found a place to stay. (I told my boss he's stuck with me until he retires!) In our office there is one doctor (General Dentistry), 2 Hyg, 3 Assistants and me. Two of the assistants rotate up front with me a couple of days a week to help out. We run 5 operatories, 2 of which are dedicated hyg rooms. We are very lucky and all of us get along great and do a lot of things together outside of the office. I am married with one very pampered Bichon named Molly.
Hi everyone! I'm currently an OM for a multi-site practice but I'm phasing myself out (after 14 yrs) to pursue my writing and speaking interests. I've worked in both the clinical and administrative areas of the office and love both.
I've been lucky to have such a great boss - our office is digital and fun to work in with many long-term patients that are very much like family. Looking forward to getting to know you all!
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I'm Mariessa Simpson RDH, new member, new hygienist! Just wanted to say thatnk you all for starting such a great thing for women in dentistry. I am currently working for a very special general practice in Southern Illinois, Herrin to be exact. GO DAWGS(big SIU fan)!!! I am the only hygienist in the practice, and I just had my first Laser perio case today, yeah!!! So excited to be a RDH right now, the possibilities are endless. Looking forward to talking to all of you.
Thanks for having this forum for women in dentistry. My name is Margo Tucker I live in Memphis,Tn I have 4 kids and 4 grandkids. I an old timer I have been working since1976. I started out working in perio and then moved around a lot and worked general andnow I work fo a 3 dentist pedo practice. My favorite part of dentistry is helping handicapped patients and our young patients who are genuinely scared. It is a challenge to win them over and let have fun while getting there teeth really clean also. It is nice having a forum to share experiences and also ask questions and opinions. thanks again
My name is Katrina and i just received my Dental Assisting license in the mail. I have been working in the veterinary field for 9 years and decided to try something new. I haven't found an RDA job yet but that is because I'm back in school full time to pursue dental hygiene. So in the meantime I'm still working at the vet hospital cleaning animals teeth. My classmates all make fun of me for not using my license. I even won an award at our graduation party for "The person most likely not work as a dental assistant."
Kat how is is cleaning animals teeth? I always thought about doing that. Ourse I know the vets won't pay my current salary. But that should be a good training for you and dental hygiene school. Where are you located?
I am a Dental Hygienist and Live in Frisco Texas. Just went back to hygiene after a 25 year break.. Lots of new toys to play with...Enjoying being back....
Hi, my name is Linda Zdanowicz. I'm an om and a da and I work for a great dentist and with a wonderful team. I've been with this practice for almost 9 years. My co-workers and I laugh a lot and have a great time with our pts. We all enjoy every day. I have 3 children who are 26 (a daughter recently married), a son 23 in graduate school and my youngest is a son 17 who will graduate high school this year. My husband's name is Mark and I have a big pitifully shy black lab named Lucy that I adopted last year. We're all crazy about her.
Hi all! I am a dental assistant (for 10 years) and an educator. I love my job and my profession. I just became a member of the ADAA and am glad I have a network of folks in the same profession I am in to have discussions with.
Look forward to browsing around and getting to know every one.
Hello my name is Rebecca. I am 26 yrs. old. I have been an assistant for 9 yrs. on and off. I enjoy it but lately, due to my last employer Im starting to wonder if I should keep doing this......
I have a doggie named Tubby, who is 12yrs. old and my favorite flower is the Daisie.
Hello, my name is Carol Barnard, I am the clinical & public relations coordinator for NovaMin Technology, Inc. NovaMin is a calcium phosphate ingredient that we sell to oral care manufacturers around the world. It is an exciting time to be working here and I love a job where I can connect with hygienists and dentists getting to know you and hopefully help provide you with new technology options and new products. I have been in the field of dentistry for 20+ years and at this job I am able to learn a new skill set while still being in a field that I know and love. It has also allowed me to learn a lot about clinical trials and clincial monitoring. I look forward to getting to know all of you through pinktooth.net. If I can answer any questions, feel free to contact me!
Hello, my name is Dona Gabzdyl, RDH, BS, MBA and president of Strategic Practice Consultants, Inc. located in the Chicagoland (IL) area. I also am a practicing hygienist who works with a great dentist and have over 20 years experience working most every facet of the dental practice. I am very active in my local dental hygiene component, and committed to the dental profession and all it has to offer. I am so glad there is a forum for dental professionals to connect and be in "the know" and look forward to learning more about everyone here on pinktooth.net.
Hello Ladies, glad to have found this pink dental forum. A little about myself~ been in the dental field for about 10 or so + years, originally from Fla., now living in beautiful SC. Teach in both dental assisting and dental hygiene, am pursuing another degree, (you know, par for the course~that life-long learner thing..) happy to be married for 17+ years, and am the mom of 3 amazing young men ranging from 17 to 7 years of age. Life just keeps on Hoppin' ! Look forward to sharing and chatting with you all.
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I am a Junior at Benedictine University and I am a Pre-Dental Student! I am very excited about this field, and was introduced to this website by my mentor. I look forward to learning more and more about Dentistry!!
I'm a new RDH, just graduated and moved to Chicago, IL from Dallas, TX! I'm excited to be here and get started, but apparently, not many jobs exist in these parts. I was an assistant for 2.5 years before hygiene school, and that - I really enjoyed. Now if only I could get working in hygiene...
I just discovered this site from a CDS Review article. Although I am returned as the OM in my husband's orthodontic practice, I continue to be engaged in dentistry. I am interested in dialoguing with women dentists about the Alliance of the ADA. We are a spousal member organization partnering with the ADA at the national, state and local levels. The vast majority of our members are women, but we recognize the changing face of dentistry and are reaching out to the spouses of women dentists as best we can. AADA is very involved in legislative advocacy for the dental profession, in promoting dental health through education at the community level and in supporting the dental family as a whole. How can we engage the male spouses? What insights do you have for the Alliance?
Hello to all !!! My name is Amy Allen I have been a Dental Assistant for 16 years. I live in sunny Florida all my life. I have such a passion for what I do an luv what I do. I have worked in all areas of dentistry but the one area make me smile and feel good are the KIDS!!!! The feeling of being able to comfort them , or just introducing them to my water gun or my tooth tickler. I have 2 nephews that I luv and adore. I work in a practice that has multiple doctors, the doctor I work for is the greatest dentist I have ever work for. We do alot of crown and bridge, so I guess making temps are my favorite thing. I look forward to learning more about the pink tooth and talking to fellow dental people like me!
. Curious as to what this patient could be talking about...Emily looks inside....sure enough.....looks like an alien 
!!!! Actually, it was a Liver Clot....a very large one at that. I guess to the lay person...and one with quite an imagination.....it could look like an alien!! HA HA! Would love to hear other patient stories....they make my day!!
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So excited to be a RDH right now, the possibilities are endless. Looking forward to talking to all of you.
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A little about myself~ been in the dental field for about 10 or so + years, originally from Fla., now living in beautiful SC. 
Teach in both dental assisting and dental hygiene, am pursuing another degree, (you know, par for the course~that life-long learner thing..)
happy to be married for 17+ years, 
and am the mom of 3 amazing young men ranging from 17 to 7 years of age.
Life just keeps on Hoppin' ! 
Look forward to sharing and chatting with you all.
I just discovered this site from a CDS Review article. Although I am returned as the OM in my husband's orthodontic practice, I continue to be engaged in dentistry. I am interested in dialoguing with women dentists about the Alliance of the ADA. We are a spousal member organization partnering with the ADA at the national, state and local levels. The vast majority of our members are women, but we recognize the changing face of dentistry and are reaching out to the spouses of women dentists as best we can. AADA is very involved in legislative advocacy for the dental profession, in promoting dental health through education at the community level and in supporting the dental family as a whole. How can we engage the male spouses? What insights do you have for the Alliance? 
