Honoring a Pioneer: Pierre Fauchard
“Sugar is detrimental to both gums and teeth. We should limit it in our daily foods.” It seems like common sense now, but in 1728, it was a revolutionary statement. The man credited with first recognizing that sugar was anything but sweet on teeth was Pierre Fauchard, known as “the father of modern dentistry.” Born...
Military Discounts
Soldiers must take pride in their appearance at all times, in or out of uniform, on and off duty. A vital ingredient of the Army’s strength and military effectiveness is the pride and self discipline that American soldiers bring to their Service through a conservative military image. These words, issued by the United States Army...
Effort vs. Expectation
When talking in terms of companies or employees, we often label people as ‘hard workers’. I’ve been thinking quite a lot lately about the role that effort plays within the context of work. It’s undeniably the most important piece of the puzzle – afterall, without effort, everything else becomes irrelevant. But is effort alone enough...
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
I think men got the short end of the gift stick. I find it incredibly easy to buy gifts for other women, whether friends or family, but when it comes to men, it’s a lot harder. Women can appreciate non-essential things…flowers, candles, soaps, anything even remotely pretty, no matter how useless it might actually be....
The Button Theory
Many of us at Medelita are fans of Patagonia. Let My People Go Surfing, by Patagonia Founder, Yvon Chouinard, has served as an inspiration for some of our Medelita policies. The following excerpt is a prime example: Let’s take a close look at a loose button and the consequences depending on who happens to discover...
Medelita at the CDA Conference in Anaheim
Our Medelita conference team is just returning from the California Dental Association convention, The Art and Science of Dentistry, in Anaheim. Our only local conference of the year (as we are based in San Clemente, CA) The CDA Presents event was only a short car ride away. This week we are still basking in the...
Re-defining the Value of the Lab Coat
Towards the end of the 19th century, physicians began to set aside the leeches in favor of a more scientific approach that would become the foundation of our modern medicine. To honor this transition, medical professionals adopted the most recognizable symbol of a scientist: the white lab coat. The lab coat has, over the years,...
Lab Coats Score "10" at Yankee Dental Conference
The team is returning from a cross-country trip to Boston, from the annual Yankee Dental Conference. One of our biggest and most exciting shows of the year. Also a perplexing time of year to draw guests to the Northeast. Wool coats, gloves, scarves, wool hats . . . not top of closet items for those...
