Laura Dorr

Whole body health is interconnected, and teaming up across concentrations can be key to keeping a patient healthy and happy.

What you need to know about how your patients’ diets impact their oral health.

There are several factors to consider when deciding to purchase a practice, and it’s important to be sure you cover your bases with the help of a strong advisory team.

Technologies help dentists connect with hard-to-reach patients and add convenience to treatment.

Digital dentistry is the future of dentistry, making it vital that clinicians familiarize and grow comfortable with all the digital dental technologies at their disposal

Dentists right out of school might have a hard time adjusting to the way a dental lab works. Here are a few ways to bridge this knowledge gap and create streamlined workflows.

Opening a new dental practice is a significant investment in both time and money, but proper planning and preparation can make it all worthwhile.

The metric prerequisites for dentists thinking about expanding to a new location.

The best way to recover from the financial impact of a violation is to prevent it from happening in the first place, but when it does occur there are actions that can help mitigate the problems and assist in the recovery.

How to avoid getting stuck in a bad contract or signing up for something you can’t use.

As dental materials with antimicrobial properties become more common it’s important to be educated about how they work and the benefits and risks they can provide patients.

We take a deep dive into the science behind the colors of restorative materials, expanding on why they perform as they do and how to optimize them for esthetics that patients desire.

What strategies help dentists earn the most over the course of a career?

With the advent of new technologies, endodontic procedures become easier and more effective with a variety of tools and techniques. Here are a few of the key accessories behind cutting-edge endodontics.

Clear aligners are booming in the market, but what are they made of and how do these materials differ from one another?

Associate employment contracts can have many far-reaching implications, so it’s important to know as much as possible about the agreements and to consider bringing in an expert to help review.

Digital dentistry is a fast-expanding aspect of dentistry, and some dental practices and labs may want to consider their myriad options if they wish to stay ahead of the curve.

Dental hygienists are in a unique position in their dental practice and are sometimes asked to sell products and services to their patients. We look at how to navigate these tricky situations.

The dental industry needs to find solutions for transparency, standardization, and ethical data collection for AI to reach its full potential.

Dental professionals face many challenges in repaying student loans, but there are strategies and programs available to help.

3D printing and CAD technology have enabled LightForce to customize brackets in the same way that clear aligners are printed to fit each patient.

AI-powered diagnostic systems can improve the effectiveness of identifying caries on radiographs.

Over 100 years after the field was created, dental hygienists remain on the front lines of disease prevention as they create more direct access opportunities for patients.

This new system allows practitioners to test patient saliva in just 5 minutes and catch issues before they become too serious.

AI is becoming a mainstay in dentistry. Because its adoption has led to new workflows, dental professionals may want to keep an eye on it.

No longer just science fiction, artificial intelligence is an evolving technology that is making its way into the dental practice.

What does a dental practice powered by artificial intelligence look like? Key industry insights may set the tone for AI moving forward?

In the end, regardless of which platform or method of tracking referrals you use, good communication between the practices, and between the practices and the patient, is critical.

Dentists should educate the public about the different treatments available, and the improved outcomes.

This free virtual Rolodex keeps dental professionals in touch with industry representatives for products, education, and connections.