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 It’s truly amazing what a difference one person can make. One person with a positive attitude, a vision and a desire to serve others can inspire a whole team of people to do great things. At Smile Central Dental P.C. in Paterson, N.J., Cecilia Mescain is that person. She is not only the COO, she’s a visionary who inspired one dentist to leave the practice they both worked at to open Smile Central together in 2004.    

For New Jersey children, Smile Central is an invaluable ally in the fight against caries [VIDEO]

Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (HSHC) is currently accepting applications for its 2015 Access to Care Grants.

HSHC offers 20k grant to community-based dental initiatives affecting underserved children

Dr. John’s Candies was founded by Grand Rapids, Mich., dentist John Bruinsma and his wife, Debra, a dental hygienist.

Dr. John’s Candies features Xylitol candy as a safe ‘sweet treat’ for kids

In anticipation of Children's National Dental Health Month this February, Dr. Sharp Natural Oral Care presents a natural, fluoride-free line for kids.

Dr. Sharp Natural Oral Care celebrates Children's National Dental Health Month with new fluoride-free line

Apparently, the avian cast from the Angry Birds game aren’t content to just battle evil pigs anymore - now they’re targeting tooth decay as well.

Angry Birds™ Anti-Cavity Mouth Rinse offers kids a fun, effective way to tackle tooth decay

Jill Nesbitt is a practice administrator & dental consultant piloting a comprehensive dental staff training program in Nashville after managing a group practice with seven dentists, 20 staff, and 18 operatories for 16 years. Jill has an MBA and writes a weekly blog, www.dentalpracticecoaching.com. Jill is passionate about helping other office managers develop their careers and helping their dentists run successful businesses through her consulting practice.

The “new normal” and its effect on dental office managers

Practicon’s SmileGoods® Tongue Cleaner safely removes plaque, bacteria and debris from tongue surfaces better than brushing alone.

Practicon’s new SmileGoods® Tongue Cleaner and Youth Toothbrush feature ergonomic, non-slip grip

Kasey Pitillo, a mother and 13-year dental industry veteran, recently launched Happy Teeth™, a line of dental products for babies that are said to be safe, gentle and all natural.

Happy Teeth offers safe, natural baby dental products and helpful educational resources [VIDEO]

With more than 20 years in the dental publishing industry, Kevin Henry has guided the leading publications in the industry, including serving as the former group editorial director for 

. He now works as the co-founder for IgniteDA, a community designed to empower, enlighten, and educate dental assistants, and as director of marketing for Fortune Management, a coaching community dedicated to help dentists and teams have extraordinary practices and lives. He can be reached at kevinhenry@fortunemgmt.com.

Find out about the disconnect between general pediatric care and dental care, and why it's important to collaborate with physicians to improve the overall health of your pediatric patients.

Collaboration between dentists and doctors in pediatric oral health: A view from a medical magazine and the AAPD

Perfect for use with pediatric dental patients, powder-free Kulorful Sqwiggly Scented Nitrile Exam Gloves from SmartPractice are infused with the appealing aroma of sugar cookies, cotton candy or vanilla ice cream. 