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Small businesses are facing increasingly complex wage issues driven by a trend toward a gig economy, as well as care delivery that happens outside a practice's walls. Is a worker classified as a full-time employee or an independent contractor? The answer to that and other important wage-related questions can impact a practice's finances.

How new types of zirconia are enabling better esthetics and improved patient care.

The cloud-based dental care plan is said to connect dentists directly with patients.

Researchers in China have discovered that a nutrient in green tea may help treat tooth sensitivity-and prevent cavities in those patients.

The report will be a snapshot of the readiness of U.S. dental schools to accept emerging technologies.

Trendy toothbrushes, drug-seeking behaviors and wacky patients: These stories are among the most popular on our website this week. Catch up on what you missed while you were filling cavities.

When it comes to retirement savings plans, even annual maximum contributions may not be enough to allow you to retire comfortably. Ken Nuss, CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, recommends annuities for the tools they come with. Continue below to learn how annuities can benefit you.

Dental practices may not produce as many wild stories as the ER, but every so often, a unique patient comes right out of left field to make a dentist's day a little more interesting. We compiled a list of stories that demonstrate just how strange patients can be. Keep reading for stories that will make you scratch your head, and more importantly, laugh out loud.

Hiring a new employee can be a costly and stressful experience. For dental practices, finding an applicant with the right balance of hard skills and customer service savvy is crucial. These tips from practice management expert Tim Twigg can make the process run smoothly.

Dental technology has evolved by leaps and bounds since 2012.We’ve come a long way since 2012 in popular culture. Music fans lost Whitney Houston; movie buffs cheered Katniss through the Hunger Games; dancers nailed “Gangnam Style”; sports fans got crushed by the NHL lockout; and daredevils watched in awe as Felix Baumgarnter leapt from a capsule nearly 24 miles over earth.

Grandparents are known for spoiling their beloved grandchildren. But when it comes to being fair about giving to multiple grandchildren, planning is key. Continue below to learn more about balancing gifts.

Being in nature is shown to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system and improve your mood. So if you're looking for a last-minute summer trip, consider these seven destinations for a stress-reducing vacation. Continue below to find out DMD's top nature destination picks.

Developing a hiring process that produces reliable, high-performing employees can seem complicated. Orthodontist and author Anne Marie Gorczyca has developed a system for finding the diamonds amongst the rough. Continue below to learn about her hiring flow.

One dentist’s take on this flavored fluoride varnish from Ultradent.

The Kiyoshi Nakao Fund will be used to support research and education in topics dealing with the aging population.

Is it time to take the plunge on an intraoral scanner? Here are five things to consider before you buy.Not so long ago, some early adopters of intraoral scanners got beat up for stretching scanners beyond their capacity. Scanners had limited choices, limited materials and limited capabilities.

 The most durable bond in the mouth is well established to be etched enamel - and with an average depth of 6 mm, all Class II preps extend down into dentin.

The digital credentialing solution will be customized and co-branded for Delta Dental of Colorado.

Personal finance can be a challenge for many dentists. Passive Income MD knows a thing or two about accumulating wealth, and his tips for physicians can help you, too. Continue below for some passive income inspiration.

Looking for an electric toothbrush your patients can be as excited about as you are? Brushing isn't exactly glamorous or exciting to most patients, so it can be difficult to instill in them the importance of proper technique and tools. What's more, many patients are deterred by the high cost and bulkiness of dentist-recommended electric brushes. Quip products might just be the solution dentists and consumers have been searching for.

Technology is quickly transforming dentistry. From digital record-keeping to machines that seem straight out of a SciFi feature, the 21st century has gifted the medical industry some amazing devices. Dentists are especially proactive about adopting new technology in their practices, so DMD is bringing you a weekly spotlight on some of the best products on the market. Continue below to read about this week's focus, drugs.

The imaging system is designed to open up 3D technology to all dentists.

Every practice owner knows that while social media marketing is a cost-saving benefit of the digital age, it isn't always easy. Dr. Annissa Holmes has a few Facebook strategies that have continued success in her own practice. Continue below to find out more about what you can do to win patients via social media.

The opioid crisis in the U.S. affects a diverse population. As doctors with the power to prescribe, dentists should be aware of the giveaways of a drug-addicted patient seeking opioid medications. Continue below for a Q&A with Dr. Dan McNeil, principal investigator for the West Virginia University arm of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia.

If you're paying your hygienists straight commission, are you also checking their periodontal charting? That's one of the first omissions when quantity takes precedence over quality in a straight commission arrangement. But it's not the only downside to this payment arrangement that has been gaining traction.

The project was developed as the first tamper-resistant, transparent and manipulation-proof platform.

Poor infection control actions in the dental office can affect your reputation and bottom line.

Dental therapy, the worst countries for oral health and a business-minded prosthodontist: These stories are among the most popular on our website this week. Catch up on what you missed while you were filling cavities.

A new report outlines how the sugar industry affected federal research on tooth decay in the early 1970s. That tops this week's news so far in the world of dentistry. Also making the list: digital dentistry, an ADA committee chair opening and a shortage of dentists in Arizona.

The new OmniOptic™ allows clinicians to select the optimal magnification power for specific procedures.