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Dental research came a long way this year, and some studies stood out above the rest. We take a look at some of the most interesting and engaging dental studies and discoveries from 2016.

Take a look at what you decided were the 10 best Digital Esthetics articles from this past year.

After car crash and funny TV interview, Australian media focus on this man's missing teeth. Everyone knows a great smile helps with both appearance and with how you are perceived by most people. Shiny, functioning teeth can also help with self-esteem and quality of life. But the opposite is also true. Someone missing teeth might be perceived as unhappy or troubled, but that may not always be the case.

This year's most popular dental videos from DPR are showcased.

DPR presents a list of the top 10 most popular articles from 2016.

DPR takes a look at the most-viewed dental E-books of 2016.

We showcase the 5 most popular webinars this year.

DPR picks the Top 50 products that impressed us.

A look at how dental implant therapy can help your patients and how you can give them the care they deserve.

A teenager is willing to put his body on the line after a Cubs victory.

Dr. Erinne Kennedy discusses some of the health challenges facing rural Alaskan communities.

Several orthodontists examine the benefits and risks of two-phase treatment.

Core3dcentres North America and Keystone Dental Inc. have announced an agreement that will allow Core3dcentres to provide abutments for Keystone Dental implant systems.

14 questions patients ask in their initial periodontal consultation, and how and why you need to be able to answer them.

Most dental practices assess the dental history of their patients at intake. Some go a step further and take a complete medical history for each patient. However, if your practice is truly concerned with the health and wellness of your patients, you should also be conducting dental risk assessments.

The media's unsubstantiated coverage of medical and scientific issues could be dangerous to the general public's health.

Doctors considering practice ownership are often faced with the complex choice between a startup practice or an acquisition.

Comparing Donald Trump’s tax to dental practice income and the dentist’s tax.

Ghosts are scary. Ghouls are scary. But these creepy apparitions have nothing on some of the terrifying things that happen in the dental practice.

DSOs can offer numerous perks to dentists - but is it the right path for your practice?

Dentist-entrepreneurs may be positioned well for the future of dentistry as the prevalence of managed group practices increases.

“Patterson Dental has focused on growth by building a leadership position around the combination of superior sales, service, support and technology applications that we believe will be increasingly compelling to the full dental market,” said Scott Anderson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Patterson Companies. “We are excited to partner with a leader such as Heartland Dental that shares our values and the desire to bring best-in-class products and solutions to the dentists and teams they support.”

Ranir LLC, a leading global manufacturer of store brand oral care products and value branded oral care products under the Plackers and REMBRANDT trademarks, today announced it has acquired BrushPoint, a Toronto-based manufacturer of store brand manual and power toothbrushes. The acquisition of BrushPoint is highly complementary to Ranir’s current portfolio of products and allows Ranir to leverage its innovation platform in the development, manufacture and marketing of store brand oral care products.

Although collecting payment from delinquent patients may be uncomfortable, it is a necessary part of keeping a practice healthy. This paper examines trends in accounts receivable and how accounts receivable balances have changed since 2011.

'Tis the season of candy, candy and more candy-much to dental professionals' dismay. Here are the worst-of-the-worst treats for dental health.

With Halloween right around the corner, we want to hear your tales of the scariest, weirdest, grossest, most bizarre things you’ve have seen in the dental industry. What’s the craziest story that’s come out of your workplace? The disgusting thing that still makes your shiver when you think about it? The most absurd moment in your career? We want to hear it all.

Extended mercury exposure can be particularly dangerous to a one’s health-and a new study has found that the danger is greatly exacerbated in patients with eight or more dental fillings.

While dental amalgam has been the most popular dental filling material for a century and a half, new research is introducing an exciting alternative that could actually help repair teeth damaged by caries.

Should your staff understand your practice’s financials? The short answer is yes. How can your team appreciate the effects of their actions unless they do?

Every dentist in every office across the country has faced a difficult patient situation at one point, and while it may be awkward or even uncomfortable to face, it falls on the dentist – as the top clinician, the business owner and the CEO of the practice – to try and resolve the situation as peacefully and positively as possible.