March is a remarkable month in the world of oral healthcare. As the world celebrates International Women’s Day (March 8), the dental community has even more reason to cheer. It is a time to look around our practices and recognize the women who lead, heal, and connect with our patients every single day.
At Smile Source, we know that an independent dental practice is created and flourishes through the strong, trusting relationships each member of the Care Team builds. This month, we are shining a spotlight on the women who serve as the heart of our practices.
We kick off our celebrations by honoring the doctors who lead with both clinical expertise and compassion. On March 6, National Dentists’ Day, we recognize the female dentists who are breaking barriers and setting new standards for patient care.
Today, women make up nearly half of all dental students, bringing a fresh perspective to practice ownership and clinical innovation. To our doctors: thank you for your leadership, precision, and mentorship of the next generation of dental professionals.
The first full week of March is dedicated to the "multi-tasking masters" of the office. Dental Assistants are the ultimate bridge between complex clinical procedures and the patient’s comfort. They are the heartbeat of the operatory, ensuring that every appointment is as efficient as it is empathetic.
They are the experts who:
We see the work you do both behind the scenes and chairside, and we simply couldn't deliver this level of excellence without you.
Although the official "Hygiene Month" is in October, we cannot celebrate women in dentistry without honoring our Registered Dental Hygienists. In a field where over 97% of professionals are women, hygienists are the vital link between oral health and total-body wellness.
You are the specialists of preventive care and the experts in periodontal health. Beyond the "cleaning," you are the ones who:
Thank you for your patience, your thoroughness, and your unwavering dedication to the long-term health of our communities.
We honor the women who keep the "business" in dentistry. Our Administrators and Office Managers are the strategic pilots of the practice, navigating the complex intersection of healthcare and commerce.
Their impact is felt in every corner of the office:
You are the engines of the patient experience and the glue that holds the practice together.
Beyond the clinic walls, we honor the women working in dental laboratories who bring a blend of artistry and engineering to every restoration. As the specialists behind the scenes, you transform a dentist’s request into a precise, functional, and beautiful reality.
To the women in our labs: thank you for your patience and your eye for detail. You are the lab experts who build the smiles our dentists are so proud to deliver.
The numbers tell a compelling story of transformation. Today, the practice of dentistry is profoundly dependent on the dedication and skill of women, who make up over 95% of dental teams nationwide. While approximately 40% of practicing dentists are women, for the first time in history, over 50% of dental students are now women.
This shift represents more than just a change in demographics; it represents a future of dentistry driven by women.
This March, we invite our patients, our peers, and our community to join us in saying thank you to the women who make healthy, beautiful smiles possible. Whether they are dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, practice administrators, or lab technicians, their impact is undeniable.
How can you participate?
To the women of Smile Source, we say thank you for your brilliance, your resilience, and your heart. You aren’t just part of our community, you are the future of dentistry.