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Scott Parazynski, M.D., is the only astronaut to have also summited Mount Everest. In this clip, Parazynski discusses his early exposure to the space program and watching man walk on the moon. These events put him on his career path, as well as established his taste for adventure.

Dentists often don't do their due diligence when it comes to hiring employees, according to Gary Zelesky. Additionally, they're often slow to fire troublesome employees. Zelesky is an expert and speaker on the subject of passion in the workplace. In this clip, Zelesky offers advice on finding the right people for your dental practice and putting new employees on a path toward growth.

If dentists want to reach the mothers of millennial dental patients, they need to engage in digital conversations on relevant social media platforms, says Maria T. Bailey, a speaker, author and authority on the subject. But don't worry, says Bailey, this isn't something that dentists need to heap onto their already busy schedules. There are plenty of moms, millennials, and members of Generation Z who will do it for you, if you ask.

Chris Bentson is a partner at Bentson Copple & Associates, a consulting firm that specializes in orthodontics. In this clip, Bentson explains what orthodontists can do to compete with large group practices and corporate-owned entities. The keys to success, Bentson explains, are having a strong mission statement and creating an unparalleled patient experience.

Robert Pick, D.D.S., M.S., is the principal of Progressive Periodontics & Implants, as well as the dental consulting firm, the Pick Group. Pick has made his career in dentistry by becoming a dental entrepreneur. As a result, he's learned a few lessons along the way. In this clip, Pick explains what he thinks is the biggest threat to the business of dentistry today.

Pat Little, D.D.S., FAGD, CFE, is a dentist who has reinvented himself as an expert on dental fraud and patient data security. His companies, Dental Risk Concepts and Prosperident, have ferreted out numerous dental practice fraudsters and helped dentists stop patient data loss. In this clip, Little explains what you need to do with your dental practice's server to stay HIPAA compliant and keep your patient data safe.

Jason P. Wood, Esq., JD, is a dental attorney at Wood & Delgado, based in Mission Viejo, California. In his work, he often deals with dentists weighing the option of expanding their business into multiple practice. In this clip, Wood explains the common hurdles dentists face when considering multiple practice. Chief among them are the major banks.

Is your dental practice's website mobile responsive? Does it feature a call to action? Keith Washington is the vice president of products at Prosites, Inc. In this clip, Washington explains what your practice's website should include if you want to keep your dental patients engaged.

Shayne Harris is the founder and president of EOS Healthcare Marketing. Harris' firm takes a big-data look at the healthcare market, helping doctors figure out whether the vision for their practice is aligned with the reality of the marketplace. In this clip, Harris explains why its so essential to take a big-data approach to healthcare marketing, and what specifically dentists need to think about.

It's something almost all climbers and certainly many adventurous souls have dreamed of: What would it be like to stand on Everest's summit? Scott Parazynski, M.D., has done it, and he's the only astronaut to have also accomplished the climb. In this clip, Parazynski describes what it's like to watch a sunrise on top of the mythical mountain.

Smartphone apps to make your next vacation easier, the rise of millennials in dentistry, tips on improving your business acumen and last-minute trip ideas for Memorial Day Weekend: These three stories are among the five most popular on our website this week. Catch up on what you might have missed while you were busy in the operatory.

Mark Kleive, D.D.S., is a dentist in private practice, based in Black Mountain, North Carolina. He is also a proponent of incorporating digital photography in the dental practice as a means of increasing case acceptance. In these two clips, Kleive discusses how digital photography can lead to increased case acceptance in your practice, as well as the right way to begin using cameras with your team.

Chris Bentson is a partner at Bentson Copple & Associates a consulting firm that specializes in orthodontics. Bentson explains his views on the business outlook for orthodontics in this clip. He says that the long-term outlook is bullish, noting that only 2.9 million of the estimated 70 to 100 million orthodontic patients are treated each year. Furthermore, Bentson says digital workflows are enabling orthodontists to work more efficiently.

Pat Little, D.D.S., FAGD, CFE, is a dentist who has reinvented himself as an expert on dental fraud and patient data security. His companies, Dental Risk Concepts and Prosperident, have ferreted out numerous dental practice fraudsters. Here's what Little had to say on the subjects of data security and practice embezzlement at the Hinman Dental Meeting.

The Dentist's Money Digest® editorial team made trips recently to the Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia and the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in San Diego, California. In addition to interviewing key opinion leaders in the general dental and orthodontic fields, editors also covered continuing education sessions. Here are five quick tips gleaned from the expert speakers.

Robert Pick, D.D.S., M.S., is the principal of Progressive Periodontics & Implants, as well as the dental consulting firm, the Pick Group. Pick has made his career in dentistry by becoming a dental entrepreneur. As a result, he's learned a few lessons along the way. In this clip, Pick explains what young dentists who are entertaining the possibility of private practice need to know.

Mitchell Gardiner, D.M.D., has had a great deal of experience as an expert witness in dental malpractice cases. Among the many things this experience has taught him is that successful defense of dental malpractice suits involves the entire dental team, not just the doctor. In this clip, Gardiner, who is also a clinical instructor in restorative dentistry at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, explains how your team can help you.

I don't have the time. It's a common refrain among all professionals when asked why they don't make changes within their organizations. If you find yourself saying this, you need to ask yourself, am I productive, or just busy? Gary Zelesky is a professional speaker on the subject of passion, specifically, how to use it to drive business success. In this clip, Zelesky explains the importance of making time to focus on individual members of your team.

Yes, dentists need to read major clinical publications in order to keep their practice up to par. But what about business journals? Entrepreneurial dentists need to feed their minds by reading about business, says Robert Pick, D.D.S., M.S. and principal of Progressive Periodontics & Implants. In this clip, Pick describes what dentists should be reading in order to keep their practices growing.

The loss of patient data is a serious matter and can leave a dentist facing thousands of dollars in HIPPA fines. The good news is, many of the oversights that lead to violations are easily avoidable. In this clip, Pat Little, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., C.F.E., CEO, and Founder of Dental Risk Concepts and Prosperident, describes the common oversights he sees dentists making that often lead to the loss of patient data.

If dentists want to succeed, they need to target millennial mothers with their marketing efforts. This demographic also has specific expectations pertaining to the services they are provided. Maria T. Bailey is a speaker, author and authority on the subject of marketing to mothers. In this clip, she explains what millennial mothers are expecting in terms of customer service.

Mark Kleive, D.D.S., is a dentist in private practice, based in Black Mountain, North Carolina. He is also a proponent of incorporating digital photography in the dental practice as a means of increasing case acceptance. It's one thing to tell a patient about the treatment they need, Kleive says, and quite another to show them. In this clip, Kleive discusses how he's seen photography lead to increased case acceptance.

Many children dream of one day walking in space. Scott Parazynski, M.D., is one of the few who has had the privilege. As an accomplished adventurer, he's also the only astronaut to have also successfully summited Mount Everest. In this clip, Parazynski describes what it's like to be on a spacewalk.

Structo, the Singapore-based 3D printer manufacture, has a new U.S. distribution partner. 4Qube Solutions recently announced that it will be carrying Structo's MSLA-equipped OrthoForm printer. Structo says this new technology allows for faster prints that don't come at the expense of accuracy.

According to Gary Zelesky, a speaker who often discusses the power of passion, dentists need to be more open to change in their personal and professional lives. On the professional front, this means allowing their team members to express their passions. In this clip, Zelesky describes the steps one orthodontist took to show appreciation for his hard-working team.

It can be hard for a dentist to hear, but they need to receive criticism from their teams. This is how they grow to become better practice leaders. In this clip, Robert M. Pick, D.D.S., M.S. and principal of Progressive Periodontics & Implants, explains how he takes the weaknesses his team identifies and turns them into strengths.

Dentists need a first line of defense against identity theft in their practices. For many of them, according to Pat Little, D.D.S., that should be a reputable IT provider. Little is the CEO and Founder of Dental Risk Concepts and Prosperident, two organizations dedicated to keeping dental patient data secure and stopping embezzlement in dental practices. In this clip, Little explains why you need to contract with a reputable IT company to manage your dental practice.

The field of orthodontics is changing, but what force is behind that change? And what are the prevailing trends that will matter over the years to come? These questions were on the mind of orthodontists who attended the AAO 2017 Annual Session in San Diego. Chris Bentson, a partner at Bentson Copple & Associates, an orthodontic consulting firm, offers his insights in this clip.

For dentists, especially orthodontists, millennial mothers represent a key demographic. These are your patients of the future, and more important, they are in many instances the financial decision-makers in households. Maria T. Bailey is a speaker, author, and authority on the subject of marketing to mothers. In this clip, she explains why focusing on the millennial demographic is so critical.

Scott Parazynski, M.D., is the only astronaut to have also summited Mt. Everest. Because of his experiences in space and on earth, he knows a few things about managing risk. In this clip, Parazynski describes one of the most challenging scenarios he found himself in on a spacewalk: repairing a damaged solar panel.