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.
How to Manage Your Practice's Summer and Back-to-School Schedule
August 25th 2017It's that time of year again: The summer is coming to a close, and mothers everywhere are clamoring to get their children through the door before the start of the school year. If you're like most dentists, this time is sandwiched in between a marked in appointments. Fortunately, there are ways to plan ahead to get the most out of your summer.
The DMD Checkup: NH Dentist Allegedly Treated Patients While Imparied
August 25th 2017A New Hampshire dentist is under investigation after allegedly practicing while impaired. That tops this week's news so far in the world of dentistry. Also making the list: Dentist fired for speaking out against Kentucky's proposed Medicaid overhaul, new treatment for gland cancer and a grant to bring dental care to underserved children.
Understanding of Genetic Tooth Malformation Could Help Develop Future Reversal Therapies
August 24th 2017Congenital missing teeth affects millions of people around the world. A new research initiative, backed by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, hopes to determine the causes of the genetic mutations that prevent teeth from forming. Continue below to find out more about the grant-supported research.
For Dentists Picking Health Benefits, Uncertainty Looms
August 24th 2017The leader of the Michigan Dental Association's insurance program says employers are facing a tough time in the era of the Affordable Care Act. This is especially the case if they told their employees to buy insurance on the open market. Continue below to find out more.