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  • AAWD Webinar: Crestal Sinus Lifts for Beginners

    AAWD Webinar: Crestal Sinus Lifts for Beginners

    Live Training Webinar Hosted by Dr. Janice Wang

    AAWD is proud to announce, “Crestal Sinus Lifts for Beginners by Dr. Janice Wang. Mark your calendars for August 18th, 2022 at 7:30 pm EDT.

    Speaker:
    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.

    Register Here!
  • 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!

    Register Here!

    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!

    Volunteer Here!

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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.

     

    Download Applications
  • 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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  • Get F.I.T. in 2022! Strengthen Your Financial Wellness: A focus on Financing, Investing and Tough times.

     

    Join us for the first of three seminars focused on your financial wellness in 2022.

    Seminar one will give Dentists the opportunity to hear about educating yourself on your financial future, both personally and professionally, and as a potential practice owner. The discussion will cover the beginning steps of moving towards practice ownership.

    Various aspects of lending options in the marketplace available to dentists and identifying industry experts to help you be successful in this endeavor. Hear from Bank of America Practice Solutions to get all of your questions answered.

    Becoming a practice owner can be the most rewarding experience of your career, both personally and financially. The great news is that owning a practice can happen with the right planning and an experienced team to help you.

    Do not miss this workshop if you have ever dreamed of owning a dental practice.

     

    Topics of discussion

    • Beginning steps towards financial wellness professionally and personally
    • Identify the right time to become a business owner
    • Fundamentals of practice ownership
    • Explore the financing options available to dentists today
    • Discover what a lender looks for when qualifying a practice loan

     

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  • NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2022-2023 AAWD BOARD OF DIRECTOR PRESIDENT-ELECT

    NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2022-2023 AAWD BOARD OF DIRECTOR PRESIDENT-ELECT

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    NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE
    2022-2023 AAWD BOARD OF DIRECTOR PRESIDENT-ELECT

    The American Association of Women Dentists is seeking a President-Elect candidate through 2023. You may nominate yourself or someone else using this form. Multiple nominations are permitted.

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    AAWD board members work together to advance women in dentistry. The Nominations Committee is currently seeking a candidate who will bring wisdom, effectiveness, candor, and creative thinking to the board. In choosing nominees to develop the election slate, the Nominations Committee considers candidates’ backgrounds and experiences in five areas:

    1. Contributions to dentistry
    2. Strategic planning experience
    3. Leadership experience
    4. Experience assessing and administering finances
    5. Corporate relations experience

    Please note there is a partial travel stipend included for AAWD Board Members. 

     

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  • AAWD and Juno Discuss Student Loan Refinancing in 2022

    Join Juno’s Head of Strategy, Pedro Russell, to learn more about what student loan refinancing is and how it could save you thousands.

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  • Recording Available: Merchant Cost Consulting’s Educational Webinar on lowering Credit Card fees

    Recording Available: Merchant Cost Consulting’s Educational Webinar on lowering Credit Card fees

    AAWD was proud to partner with Merchant Cost Consulting for a live webinar to understand merchant fees and how to keep more money in your dental practice’s pocket! The recording is now available for you to view at your leisure.

    Credit card merchant fees are a necessary evil when it comes to accepting payments for dental practices. As more consumers shift to carrying plastic in their pockets, it’s necessary to understand just how much these credit card merchant fees can add up and affect your dental practice.

    • Learn the average cost you should pay to accept credit cards for your practice
    • Identify hidden processing mark up fees your payment provider or practice management software doesn’t want you to know
    • Learn to leverage buying power when negotiating with your current payment provider.

    All of these will help boost the profitability of your dental practice by lowering your overhead costs and keeping payment processing fees as low as you can. Keep more money in your pocket! 

  • 2022 Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Awards Nominations Open!

    2022 Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Awards Nominations Open!

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    The American Association of Women Dentists presents the Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Dental Student Award each year to honor senior dental students who have achieved academic excellence and have demonstrated outstanding leadership. Please click the button below for the 2022 Eleanor Bushee Senior Dental Student Award application. Information, guidelines, and the deadline date are listed below.

    Dr. Bushee graduated from Northwestern Dental School in 1944. After 15 years in private practice, she entered the academic world. She attained the position of Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics as well as Assistant Dean for Administration at Southern Illinois University of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bushee was an accomplished author and lecturer. She lived her life with verve and style. The recipient of this award should demonstrate enthusiasm in her career in dentistry and in her life as a colleague, friend and mentor.

    An advisor or dean may recommend one senior dental student from each school to student receive the award. Please allow two to three weeks from the nomination deadline for the certificate to arrive by mail. This award will be accompanied by a one-year complimentary membership in the American Association of Women Dentists.

    The deadline for return of materials is March 30, 2022. Please email materials to awards@aawd.org or fax to 850-484-8762.

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