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Drs. Drew Vanderbrook, Jacque Plemons, and Hoda Abdellatif—alongside fellow TDA member Dr. Partha Mukherji—connected with Texas A&M College of Dentistry D4 students on National Signing Day. Welcome to the future of dentistry—we’re glad you’re here!

Admin/Oversight, x-rays, triage, prosths, treatment center, supplies, teaching students…our DCDS Members were everywhere at TMOM – Dallas! We’re grateful for the hands and hearts behind this incredible work. Here is what our member dentists looked like at TMOM...

DCDS Members: Clear out old documents, x-rays, and electronics at our April 17 Shred-a-thon. This free member benefit offers secure shredding and e-destruction (plus lunch!) at the Executive Office. Sign up for a drop off time at dcds.org/events

Join us April 21, 6–9 PM for our April General Membership Meeting. Earn 2 hours of CE with Trauma, Triumph and Tough Choices: Pushing the Envelope in the Implant Era presented by Dr. Rajiv Patel. Register at dcds.org/events

Over 70 volunteers showed up in a big way for the final two days of TMOM prescreening—preparing patients for early morning appointments at the April 10–11 main event. This behind-the-scenes work is so vital to TMOM success...thank you to everyone who stepped up to serve!

SAVE THE DATE: Shred-a-thon on April 17, 11 AM–1 PM. DCDS members only...receive lunch and free on-site shredding and e-destruction with Action Shred of Texas. Pick your timeslot and register at dcds.org/events

Future dentists in action! UTD Pre-Dental Society students recently volunteered with DCDS Foundation to deliver a ToothTalk, teaching children how to care for their smiles. Interested in participating in a future ToothTalk? Read more at dcdsfoundation.org/blog/utd-tooth…. @utdpda

Huge thanks to all who volunteered at our Mar. 7 TMOM prescreening—providing patient screenings and removeables prep. We’re still looking for volunteer dentists for the prescreenings on Fri., Mar. 20 and Sat., Mar. 21. Step up at tmomvolunteer.org/event/126!

Happy National Dentists Day...tag a dentist who inspires you! To our DCDS members — thank you for elevating dentistry in Dallas County through excellence, leadership, and service. Not a member yet? Join the community that supports you! bit.ly/4kyMpOh

Dental pain can’t always wait—and cost shouldn’t be the reason to go without care. DCDS Foundation is supporting the upcoming TMOM free mobile dental clinic, bringing no-cost treatment to those in need. Share this flyer with someone who could benefit. bit.ly/3OJnGuE

The latest DCDS Connections newsletter is now available! This issue features stories and insights from fellow DCDS members: Drs. Jennifer Raad, Jonathan Vogel, and Chi Trieu. See what your colleagues are working on, thinking about, and celebrating. dcds.org/member-center/…

Join your fellow DCDS members as they share their expertise, insights, and real-world experience at Southwest Dental Conference. Let’s learn together and support our colleagues who are representing Dallas in a big way. Register now at swdentalconf.org to cheer them on!

Got a nursing mom as a patient? Pass along this information on what nursing moms should know about dental health. mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z…. @AmerDentalAssn @AmericanDentalAssociation

If patients agree but never schedule, something’s breaking down. Learn the top three mistakes that undermine acceptance and how to strengthen trust, clarity, and follow-through. dentaleconomics.com/practice/patie…

Need a new dental team member...or a new office? Check out our classified ads (jobs/equipment/offices) online at dcds.org/job-bank. Advertising in it is free for our member dentists and low-cost for non-members!

Best practices for placing and finishing dental composites focus on isolation, incremental placement, proper curing, and meticulous finishing and polishing. Here’s some expert advice… dentaleconomics.com/science-tech/r…

Got patients who need a refresher on how to brush their way to a fresh, healthy mouth? Have them watch this ADA video for expert advice! youtu.be/xm9c5HAUBpY?si…

Many thanks to Dr. Leticia Ferreira Cabido for her wonderful presentation on oral pathology at last night's General Membership Meeting! Join us at the April GMM as Dr. Rajiv Patel presents on implants. See more at dcds.org/events

Let your patients know you are open to discussing new trends that they may have seen in the news or on social media...it’s important to speak up about the potential risks of DIY dentistry. mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z… @AmerDentalAssn @AmericanDentalAssociation

When amiodarone (cardiac medication) appears on a patient’s medication list, it’s a red flag dentists and hygienists can’t ignore. dentistryiq.com/dentistry/phar…