Year: 2022

  • The Chronicle, August 2022 Issue 11

    The Chronicle, August 2022 Issue 11

    In This Issue:In This Issue:

    Page 01: Spotlight: Dentaquest Health Equity Hero

    Page 02: Don’t Miss Out on AAWD’s Anniversary Cruise

    Page 03: Back to School Recipe

    Page 04: Member Benefit Spotlight

  • The Chronicle, July 2022 Issue 10

    The Chronicle, July 2022 Issue 10

    In This Issue:

    Page 01: Gillette Hayden Scholarship

    Page 02: Amazon Smiles

    Page 03: BOD Nominations are Open

    Page 04: Member Benefit Spotlight

  • AAWD Webinar: The Mindful Midlife Masterclass

    AAWD Webinar: The Mindful Midlife Masterclass

    Get Your Sex Life Back on Track with our ‘Jumpstart Your Libido’ Checklist

    AAWD is proud to announce, “Mindful Midlife Masterclass: Get Your Sex Life Back on Track with our ‘Jumpstart Your Libido’ Checklist” with Drs. Taniqua Williams and Jill Wener. Mark your calendars for July 14th, 2022 at 7:00 pm EDT.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Explore 5 strategies to improve libido in midlife.
    2. Introduce Emotional Freedom Technique/Tapping with Live demonstration.
    3. Discuss impact of midlife education and tapping for midlife transition.

    If you are interested in joining one of these committees, please click below. For more information or questions, email info@aawd.org.

    If you want to dip your toes into becoming active, this would be a great start!

    A nationally-renowned expert in physician wellness, Dr. Jill Wener has published several articles on KevinMD, led physician wellness programs around the country, and lectured at the national level on stress and the benefits of meditation and tapping. She has been interviewed on multiple TV and radio shows as well as podcasts (in the medical community and beyond). Jill is the co-creator of the ‘Harnessing Your Power: Your Mindful Midlife Toolkit’ digital course with Dr. Taniqua Miller. In addition to her online and in-person meditation and tapping programs, Jill leads meditation retreats all over the world. 

    Dr. Taniqua Miller is an assistant professor in the department of gynecology and obstetrics at Emory School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is recognized as a national certified menopause practitioner for the North American Menopause Society. In addition to her clinical posts, Dr. Miller is a committed educator. She has been recognized by the Emory School of Medicine and the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics for her teaching excellence and innovative curriculum development. She has also been recognized as a distinguished faculty by the Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is wife, mother of three children and one fur baby, and the founder of Girlfriend MD LLC, a women’s health lifestyle brand.

  • Call For Committee Members

    Call For Committee Members

    If you are interested in joining one of these committees, please click below. For more information or questions, email info@aawd.org.

    If you want to dip your toes into becoming active, this would be a great start!

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  • Call For Nominations: AAWD 2022 Jeanne Bayless Federal Services and Uniformed Services Awards

    Call For Nominations: AAWD 2022 Jeanne Bayless Federal Services and Uniformed Services Awards

    Nominations are now open for the 2022 AAWD Jeanne Hansen Bayless Federal Services Award and Uniformed Services Award, which recognize the lifetime achievements made by an AAWD member dentist in the uniformed services and federal services arenas.

    The AAWD Federal Services Award is presented to a woman dentist who has made outstanding achievements in the Federal Services arena as an advocate or dental officer and exhibits role model qualities that positively reflect the image of women dentists and commitment to the profession.

    The AAWD Uniformed Services Award is presented to a woman dentist who has made outstanding achievements in the federal services arena as a uniformed dental officer—Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard or Retired—from one of the seven uniformed services of United States: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. The dentist must also exhibit role model qualities that positively reflect the image of women dentists and commitment to the profession.

    For a list of qualifications for each award and to nominate a qualified dentist, please click on the links below. Nominations and materials must be received by the AAWD National Office by July 31, 2022.

     

  • The Chronicle, June 2022 Issue 9

    The Chronicle, June 2022 Issue 9

    In This Issue:

    Page 01: Committee Member Spotlight

    Page 02: AAWD Webinar

    Page 02: Gillette Hayden Scholarship

    Page 03: Dental Product Spotlight

    Page 04: Member Benefit Spotlight

  • The Chronicle, May 2022 Issue 8

    The Chronicle, May 2022 Issue 8

    In This Issue:

    Page 01: Member Highlight – Dr. Woolforlk 

    Page 02: Foodies Only!

    Page 03: Congratulations to 2022 Graduates

    Page 04: Member Benefit Spotlight

  • Getting Started with Implants and Pointers for Successful Outcomes

    Join us for this online training webinar focused on getting started with implants!

    Presented by:  Dr. Janice Wang

    Speaker Bio:    Dr. Janice Wang attended dental school at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA, completing her DDS degree in 1995.Dr. Wang is a private practitioner focusing on implant dentistry, in her career she has placed over 4500 implants. She is an active member of the AAID and is passionate about helping more women dentists feel comfortable with implant placement in their own practices.

  • Smiles At Sea: AAWD Celebrates 100 Years With a Royal Caribbean Cruise

    Smiles At Sea: AAWD Celebrates 100 Years With a Royal Caribbean Cruise

    The AAWD Board of Directors will not be represented for the Smiles at Sea (SAS) program, and there will not be a specific AAWD event on the cruise. We are confident that SAS will provide an enjoyable and successful educational endeavor for all attendees.

    To celebrate 100 years of AAWD, we invite all AAWD members to join us on a Royal Caribbean cruise at sea called Smiles at Sea! 

    The year 2022 is quite a milestone for us here at AAWD, being the 100 year anniversary of our wonderful association.  So, we have rolled out “all the stops” to make 2022 the most amazing year for you and your professional growth.

    The Smiles at Sea cruise sets sail on the Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas cruise-line from November 4-7, 2022 from Fort Lauderdale to Cococay, Bahamas, and back!

    Not only will there be TONS of amazing things to do, beautiful views, tasty food, wonderful people, and exciting events, we also have a TON of SPEAKERS lined up to present and share their knowledge with us while cruising. Improve and grow your career at the same time you ​suntan!

    Best of all, we’ve negotiated some of the BEST PRICING you will ever see on a cruise of this quality caliber,  so take advantage and join us as we cruise Smiles At Sea!!

    Bon Voyage,

    “We are excited to cruise with you!”

    -AAWD Leadership

     

    Some Basic Cruise Info

    EVENT TICKETS STARTING AT $310 PER PERSON • CRUISE PRICING STARTING AT $289 PER PERSON. SEE DETAILS BELOW *CRUISE BOOKING & EVENT TICKET PRICING ARE SEPARATE.

     

    Relax & Learn

    Bring your family and your team for an unforgettable 3 night dental cruise at sea. Our fun-filled round trip adventure from Ft. Lauderdale to Cococay, Bahamas. Includes all the perks of a refreshing cruise vacation while also giving you the opportunity to earn up to 12 ce’s from leading dental speakers. (7 ce on the cruise & 5 ce on land the day before cruise departure)

     

    Cruise with Confidence

    There is more… Real flexibility. Real peace of mind. Royal Caribbean is deeply dedicated to providing you peace of mind. Our cruise with confidence program ensures you have the flexibility to cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before. *please know, royal is continuously updating their policies. Thank you for your patience in this matter…

     

    More Information & Signup

    For more info about the cruise amenities and pricing,  see the complete signup page and watch the video here.

     

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  • The Chronicle, May 2022 Issue 7

    The Chronicle, May 2022 Issue 7

    In This Issue:

    Page 01: President’s Message

    Page 02: Tufts University and SFS Campaign

    Page 03: 2022 Eleanor Bushee Award Winners

    Page 04: Member Benefit Spotlight