Compiled by Greta Lieske

Dr. Aaron Molen of Molen Orthodontics says the i-CAT FLX is changing what 3D imaging means for case planning in orthodontics.

Mike Uretz of DentalSoftwareAdvisor.com and Dental Software Editor for Dental Products Report has been involved with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and practice management for about 14 years. In this time, he’s seen the medical industry embrace EHRs. Now, they are entering the dental world.

There are a large variety of in-office scanning systems out in the market and there seems to be little commonality in how digital files are handled by the dental practice. Core3daCADemy aims to help alleviate this confusion.

How should you be running your daily business meeting with the team? Sometimes, dental practice leaders are at a loss for what’s important and what should be addressed in the daily business meeting.

Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates tells you what may be holding back the power of your dental management software.

Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates tells you how to make sure your new patients have a positive experience the first time they step into your office.

Patients expect you to know how much their insurance will cover for certain procedures, which isn’t always the case. Here’s how to have a successful conversation with patients about benefits.

Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates on how to become an opportunity seeker to bring back more patients, and see a higher return on each day.

When it comes to growing your dental practice, Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates says one major marketing tool that is usually overlooked are patient referrals.

Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates says you should always focus on your patients that are directly in front of you today. But also thinking of how you’re going to bring them back tomorrow can help you better your practice and grow your patient base.  

Hopefully your daily work schedule is full and running smoothly. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case at the day-to-day dental practice.

Marketing is more than just advertising –it’s communication with your patients. And Penny Reed of Penny Reed and Associates says she sees one big mistake dental practices making all the time.

Kevin Henry, group editorial director for Advanstar Dental Media, asks Dr. Sheri Doniger of Lincolnwood, Ill., why she is a fan of the Bosworth ProphyBrite™ Air Polisher and what impact the air polisher has had on her, her patients, and her practice.

Dr. Allen Honigman says since using the PerioLase MVP-7 it has changed the way he’s looked at perio cases. But he’s not the only one. His patients are looking at perio surgery differently, too.

Kim Novak of Piezosurgery Incorporated says the company’s Piezosurgery® device means faster healing and less pain for patients - a win-win all around.

Dr. Thomas Croghan says he is able to address problems with patients’ bites quicker and easier with Tekscan T-Scan® computerized occlusal analysis.

The ScanX Swift Digital Imaging System from Air Techniques is a digital imaging system with flexible cordless sensors that provide diagnostic clarity, while its compact design fits in any operatory.

Chances are you are a part of anywhere from five to 10 dental Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. But do you know how each of them is performing? Probably not.

Dental Products Report Editor Stan Goff talks with Dr. Rod Kurthy from the 2014 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting show floor as Kurthy explains why the KöR Dental Whitening System is the right choice for your dental patients, the science behind the product and other perks.

One of the best things you can do for your dental staff’s well-being-not to mention your practice’s bottom line-is create a work environment that promotes wellness and health, says Dr. John. H. Jameson of Jameson Management.

Is your dental staff in a rut? Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, gives you tips on how to encourage your staff to be extraordinary.

Jill Nesbitt, MBA, dental consultant and office manager, gives you three ideas to keep your chartless practice running seamlessly.

There are thousands of changes-some tiny, some large-every dental practice can implement to better its bottom line and success. Marketing. Staff changes. Budgets. Product choices. And too many more to count. Well, here’s a start.

What is CAMBRA? And how do you implement it in your dental practice? Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, explains.

Each member of your team is motivated in his or her own unique way. Here’s how to find out what those motivators are.

We talk with Dr. Paul Child, executive vice president of Bisco, about TheraCal LC, how it’s changing the materials market and what dentists are saying about the product.

Want to grow your practice and save lives at the same time? Then make sure you don't miss any periodontal disease diagnoses in your patients.

There’s a lot of confusion regarding what the new healthcare plan means. But to be prepared, Stephanie Pietrantonio Lodding, RDH, tells you how to get your practice prepared so it can grow under the new plan.

Different ideas and feelings are always competing for our attention. So, how do we maintain focus? Here’s help.

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