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Why this sealant should be added to clinicians’ caries management armamentarium.

How the proCam and microCam from Futudent can be used to improve workflows and enhance patient education.

Want to add new patients to your practice? The key could be hidden in reactivating old patients with a more robust hygiene program.

Why hygienists must be diligent in screening new and established patients.

Pediatric patients come with many challenges, but it’s up to clinicians to give them the treatment they deserve.

A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that suicide impacts virtually every age group, from adolescent to geriatric. Dentists treat every age group, and according to the associate dean for outreach and diversity at the UCLA School of Dentistry, are unique positioned to play an important role in this growing health crisis.

The new resin matrix rounds out the company's portfolio of blocks.

A healthy practice must have safety built into the culture.

Cloud-based practice-management software is making office expansion simpler and more streamlined for dentists.

3 keys to your success in finding the right marketing firm for your unique goals.

Dentists often leave significant revenue on the table when patients fail to accept a treatment plan. Here are tips on how to ensure patients buy in, mentally and financially.

With only so many sick days to go around, more employees are heading to the office when they’re ill.

Aching back? Cramped hands? These tips can help to ensure that you have a long and healthy career.

Aching back? Cramped hands? These tips can help to ensure that you have a long and healthy career.

Minnesota ranks next to last in Medicaid reimbursement rates for child dentistry. A new public relations effort aims to change that.

OSHA violations can be detrimental to your reputation and your practice’s bottom line. Here’s how to avoid an on-site inspection.

OSHA violations can be detrimental to your reputation and your practice’s bottom line. Here’s how to avoid an on-site inspection.

Is there a conflict between your practice staff members? Are personalities clashing? Is staff not communicating? Ignoring the problem will not make it go away. Rather, it will fester until it explodes. Recognizing where staff problems exist, identifying the issues, and working to resolve them can help avoid a drop-off in morale and a loss of patients and revenue.

Can you take advantage of the new 20 percent deductions?

Community water fluoridation has been around for 70 years, but not much research has been conducted over the last several decades. A new study provides contemporary evidence on the topic.

When you finish placing a crown or other aesthetic type procedure, do you pause to reflect on the work you've done? Or do you ask the patient if they're happy with how they look? The latter is a philosophy instilled in Mehrnaz Iranmehr, D.D.S., since her early days in dental school. And she has carried that forward not only in her practice, but in her teaching.

The Y-Brush is able to brush teeth efficiently in just 10 seconds.

A recent study of 11 dental offices found that E. coli was found on 70 percent of patient chairs, and 25 percent of reception area counter tops. But a culture of safety can lay the foundation for an efficient dental practice, where both the dental professionals and patients feel comfortable.

The awards will recognize innovators and pioneers of connected and collaborative dental care.

The petition targets seven manufacturers of oral care products that are proven to cause tooth erosion.

The new strategic business unit has helped a number of technicians find solutions.

Based on the inaugural Health Ambitions Study by Aetna, females are more likely to be disconnected from their doctor than men. Here are some considerations in bridging the gap between the healthcare provider and these patient populations.

The software is an easy-to-use tool for importing, managing and sharing patient records.

Missed patient appointments are problematic for the profitability of the dental practice. Motivating patients to keep their appointments and helping them return after a missed appointment is crucial to keeping the schedule full.

Updates to the software include a new Smart Note feature and an improved user interface.