The DMD Checkup: Charlotte Officer Arrested for Fraudulent RX from Dental Employee
September 1st 2017A police officer in Charlotte, NC was arrested on fraud after illegally obtaining opioids from a dental office. That tops this week's news so far in the world of dentistry. Also making the list: How tech is changing dentistry, disruption in primary care and dental practices contributing to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
How I Took Advantage of a Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Without a High Income
September 1st 2017The Mega Backdoor Roth IRA is an investment strategy that allows you to contribute up to 36k per year to your existing Roth IRA in addition to your other retirement savings. The best part is there are no income restrictions. Continue below to learn about Future Proof MD's experience with the investment.
Lessons for Investing: The Uniform Gift to Minors Act
August 31st 2017In some U.S. states, the Uniform Gift to Minors Act allows adults to transfer assets to their children or grandchildren. Dr. Shirley Mueller and her husband utilized the UGMA to give a monetary gift to their granddaughter tax-free up to a certain age. To learn more about Mueller's experience, continue below.
The Best and Worst Places to Purchase Real-Estate
August 31st 2017Here at DMD, we love to help our audience build their wealth, and more importantly, avoid pitfalls. Whether you're thinking of purchasing property for business or personal use, "location, location, location" rings true. Continue reading for WalletHub's 2017 analysis of the best cities for real-estate value.
Digital Technology to Improve Efficiency is Not the Future—it's Already Here
August 30th 2017Streamlining your practice doesn't happen magically, it takes time, research, and hard work to implement the new dental technologies available and transition your processes. DMD identified the best in digital products to help simplify everything from paperwork to clinical documentation. Continue below to find out more.
Finding Inspiration: Treat Your Practice More Like a Hobby
August 30th 2017While it’s impossible to eliminate all tension from any job, no one should be dealing with extreme stress on a daily basis. Dentistry is consistently ranked as one of the best jobs in the country, yet during the last 10 years, there has been tremendous upheaval in the profession. If you're one of the 29 percent of dentists struggling with high levels of stress, read the following tips to change your outlook and make your job more enjoyable.
8 emerging technologies that will change the dental laboratory
August 30th 2017Digital Esthetics looks at coming technologies that will impact the digital dental workflow, from 3D printing to augmented reality and more. It doesn’t take much imagination to see how new technologies impact the dental world. It’s usually just a question of how.
6 things you need to know to survive the DSO revolution
August 29th 2017What you need to know about the future of the dental practice, how solo practices can thrive in a changing industry and determining whether a DSO is right for you. Are DSOs the future of dentistry? Group practices and DSOs are a certainly a growing trend in the dental industry-one that has many solo practitioners and practice owners a little nervous.
A Guide to Accommodating HIV-Positive Patients in Your Practice
August 28th 2017Dentists are doctors and pillars of their communities, providing care to those who need their services. Certain patients can challenge a dentist personally and professionally. If you're unsure of how to accommodate HIV-positive individuals who come to you seeking help, continue below to find out what you should know.