5 Feng Shui Tricks for Your Home and Practice
September 6th 2017Chinese mysticism may not be a huge consideration in the way you run your practice. There is no way to verify the value of Feng Shui, but it cannot be denied that paying attention to the colors and arrangement of your home and business can make you and your patients feel more content. Continue below for DMD's top five tips to get you started on improving your Feng Shui.
When Looking for New Hires, Take it Slow
September 6th 2017The people you hire can make or break the success of your practice. No one knows this better than Dr. Anne Marie Gorczyca, whose book "Beyond the Morning Huddle- HR Management for a Successful Dental Practice" outlines a hiring process to optimize your results. Continue below for more of Gorczyca's hiring advice.
Dental Contracts Can Make or Break an Associate's Dream
September 6th 2017Just because finances prohibit you from opening your own practice fresh out of dental school, that doesn't mean you have to give up on your dream. This second of a two-part series examines the dental associate contract from the perspective of the incoming associate. What's in the contract, and just as importantly what's not, can make the difference in achieving your dream.
AGD Survey Shows Americans Unclear about Wellness Checkup Benefits
September 6th 2017According to a new Academy of General Dentistry survey, many Americans are unaware that oral health is part of their overall health. Out of a sample of more than a thousand adults, a shocking 50 percent of participants reported that they don't view dentist as prevention experts, and more than 20 percent do not have a general dentist. For more figures from the AGD survey, continue below.
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.