Want to stay current, but not sure where to look for news and trending topics? There is a great importance now more than ever in continuing education. Not only does it allow you to stay up to date and informed, thus bettering yourself and your practice, but it affirms your patients that you are looking for what best suits their needs. Here are five top dental websites to stay current, and one general information site, to stay on top of the industry. By reading these five sites, you stay informed and on top of the industry.
- American Dental Association: The official site for the American Dental Association, it offers a wealth of information. At the top of the site, it features a scrolling Latest News Feed. The rest of the site provides links and lists for popular articles, continuing education, product reviews, upcoming events, and advocacy news. It also features a Twitter feed for more immediate impact.
- JADA: The official site for the Journal of the American Dental Association, it provides a scrolling feed for its latest articles. It provides drop down links for authors and readers, as well as continuing education, among others. Near the middle of the page, they offer Subject Collections to ease in searching for information. They also feature a Twitter feed for immediacy.
- Colgate Oral Health Network: With over 200 free CE self-study credits on-demand, as well as over 100 live and on-demand webinars the Colgate Oral Health network is your hub for continuing education. Choose from a wide variety of dental topics offered by internationally recognized speakers. Whether you're into webinars, classes, podcasts or just reading up on articles, Colgate Oral Health network has it all.
- RDH Magazine: RDH Magazine is a premier publication for dental hygienists, providing key information for professional growth and patient care. Much like Colgate's Oral Health Network, RDH Magazine offers CE opportunities, podcasts, articles, and monthly newsletters to help you stay on top of your dental game.
- The Dentalsite: The Dentalsite, Improving the Dental Health of the World, is a more general site allowing users to refine their experience by what they need. They have subsites for dentists, hygienists, assistants and consumers. They provide links to sites for further information and research work.
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6. Refdesk: Refdesk is a general information site giving the user access to an almost overwhelming amount of information at their fingertips. It's a fun and highly addicting journey through a reference desk library. Nearly anything can be found within the links provided, but if it can't, Refdesk provides multiple search engines to define and refine a search until the information can be found.
As a dental provider, you want to be in-the-know on the latest and greatest in your industry. Stay current by regularly checking these sites, signing up for alerts and reading as much as you can!
